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P & J BETTER VALUE LLC
Hamden, CT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3513620 · MC 1163835
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1163835 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Occidental Fire And Casualty Co. Of N.c.
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1163835
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy GAT0003462
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3513620
MC Number
MC-1163835
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 9, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 29, 2020
Authority Granted
January 8, 2021
Annual Mileage
67,913 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Hamden, CT
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightBeveragesPaper Products
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT2
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532L7895650 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD57FSGD8482 | 3 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | DI00002626 | MA, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD57FSGD8482 1UYVS2532L7895650 |
CT 68632A ME 267756B |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| August 12, 2025 | 3011001769 | VERNON, CT | III | 3 | — | PEPSICO LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD57FSGD8482 1UYVS2532L7895650 |
CT 68632A ME 267756B |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8D5-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include driver signature/certification for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| May 29, 2025 | 0006761404 | CABARRUS COUNTY, I-85 NORTHBOU, NC | III | — | — | BERRY GLOBAL INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD57FSGD8482 1UYVS2532L7895650 |
CT 68632A ME 267756B |
| January 28, 2025 | 1162002562 | RIGHT SHOULDER, EAST OF X23, CT | II | 7 | — | US FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD57FSGD8482 1UYVS2532L7895650 |
CT 68632A ME 267756B |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| PEPSICO LOGISTICS | 1 | August 12, 2025 |
| BERRY GLOBAL INC | 1 | May 29, 2025 |
| US FOODS | 1 | January 28, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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