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ARACENA DISTRIBUTION LLC
Johnston, RI
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
27.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3556607 · MC 1193038
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2021
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1193038 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Accredited Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
27.0% OOS · 51 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
27.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on March 19, 2024; first granted March 26, 2021 (5 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 5.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 51 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1193038
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Accredited Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 2CWHRI19S035572600
Acadia Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CAA 5644870
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3556607
MC Number
MC-1193038
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 25, 2021
Authority First Granted
March 26, 2021
Authority Reinstated
March 19, 2024
Annual Mileage
228 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
7 Tabor Dr, Johnston, RI 02919-2348
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ramon Aracena
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
51
Driver Inspections
31
Vehicle Inspections
25
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance50
Unsafe Driving16
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
27.0% of 37 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
78th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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
18 of 21 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 37 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 37 inspections
Driver Fitness
6 of 37 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 37 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | MA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 9, 2024 | RI | — | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MA17
RI9
CT7
VT3
MD2
NH2
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
10
Chassis / Incomplete
5
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV2J4S69431 | 8 | 3 |
| 2022 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7AV6N5T50670 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7AV7R5T55298 | 5 | 2 |
| 2021 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8AVXM5T51566 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JVXK4S74832 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8AV2M5T50153 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8AV8M5T51064 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8AV4M5T50154 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV1K4S74833 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford E-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDWE3F63KDC27487 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | — | 1GR4M7322KH167143 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFCXSDWD9934 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML1LL846601 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML5LL847606 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR0LL843563 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNE8JV294S51351 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV5K4S74835 | 1 | — |
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 (51)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | EQ00000176 | MA, MA | I | 6 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV2J4S69431 |
RI 1NK405 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| October 13, 2026 | EG00001312 | MA, MA | III | 7 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTL |
1HTMMMMLXKH382319 |
RI 1YQ645 |
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TE2IV-D | Driver - Operate a rented CMV without rental agreement on-board vehicle | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 13, 2026 | EQ00000167 | MA, MA | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8AV9M5T51462 |
NH 5AP915 |
| 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days. | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| September 8, 2026 | CT00004071 | MA, MA | III | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV2J4S69431 |
RI 1NK405 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | DS00003090 | MA, MA | II | 5 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8AVXM5T51566 |
MA W11131 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | 0084001295 | BRISTOL RI | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV2J4S69431 |
RI 1NK405 |
| June 23, 2026 | EL00000471 | MA, MA | III | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JVXK4S74832 |
MA Y51943 |
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | EI00000533 | MA, MA | III | 2 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8AVXM5T51566 |
MA W11131 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 18, 2026 | 0232000359 | CRANSTON RI | II | 6 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDWE3F63KDC27487 |
RI 85531 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| May 2, 2026 | 0198000118 | WARWICK RI | I | 7 | 1 | ARACENA DISTRIBUTION LLC | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV2J4S69431 |
RI 1NK405 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RXO | 3 | December 12, 2025 |
| IKEA | 2 | February 26, 2026 |
| LOWES | 1 | April 1, 2026 |
| RXO LAST MILE HUB | 1 | December 13, 2025 |
| SAATUA MATRESS COMPANY | 1 | November 5, 2025 |
| AMERICAN WEST | 1 | July 29, 2025 |
| MELINDA MACDOUGALL | 1 | May 16, 2025 |
| BEST BUYS | 1 | May 1, 2025 |
| HOME DEPOT | 1 | March 8, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 2, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 19, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 19, 2024 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 12, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 26, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Acadia Insurance Company | |
| February 8, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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