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SANTA FUEL INCORPORATED
Bridgeport, CT
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 462520 · MC 308113
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 1996
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-308113 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Fortegra Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
6.7% OOS · 26 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 11 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective November 27, 2023; first granted November 18, 1996 (29 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $4,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 9.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 26 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC308113
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Fortegra Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy ECAP1FSCX0001360600
Imperium Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ECAP1IICCA00013606
Imperium Insurance Company
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy ECAP1HSCX00013605
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$9,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
462520
MC Number
MC-308113
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
September 30, 2024
FMCSA Registration
November 5, 1991
Authority First Granted
November 18, 1996
Authority Reinstated
After November 27, 2023
Annual Mileage
895,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
154 Admiral Street, Bridgeport, CT 06601
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Stephen Santa
Officer 2
Peter Russell
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesDry BulkOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
26
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.7% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
16th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
5 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
Crash History (6)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
6
Crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Injuries
6
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | CT | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| March 29, 2026 | CT | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| December 17, 2025 | CT | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 15, 2025 | CT | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
| February 26, 2025 | CT | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 14, 2024 | CT | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT19
MA1
VT1
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 50 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
8
Tank
4
Tractor
4
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVMG3DV1KHKL2412 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVMG3DV2JHJR8513 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3PJ250244 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Iowa Steel Fabrication Iowa Steel Fabrication, LLC. | Tank · 47 ft | 1Z9M1AA27HA448242 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 2NKHHJ8X2MM469150 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 43 ft | 4J8T04328ST105802 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHG3DV3HHJA1519 | 1 | — |
| 2000 International 4900 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTSDAAN9YH290560 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Westmor Industries | Tank · 44 ft | 1W9P14422KM350114 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X1PJ250243 | 1 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3KJ348800 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9LJ419595 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Iowa Steel Fabrication Iowa Steel Fabrication, LLC. | Tank · 47 ft | 1Z9M1AA23KA448326 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR6SDVZ5849 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALACYFE1MDMW3313 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALACYFE3RDVD4904 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAEUTAN4NL546277 | 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 (26)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | 3019007381 | CT, CT | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WESTMOR INDUSTRIES |
1XKYDP9X1PJ250243 1W9P14422KM350114 |
CT 74026A CT AJ75297 |
| 392.10A4-RRC | Railroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Cargo Tank | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | 3098002982 | CT, CT | I | 2 | — | SANTA BUCKLEY ENERGY | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACYFE3RDVD4904 |
CT K48136 |
| 177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | 53B0002289 | VT, VT | I | 1 | — | GLOBAL COMPANIES LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LBT INC |
1XKYDP9X3PJ250244 4J8T04328ST105802 |
CT 74027A CT BL14389 |
| 172.202B-HMSPS | HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list basic description in proper sequence as required. | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| March 9, 2026 | 1229002227 | UNION SCALE, CT | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH IOWA STEEL FABRICATION |
1XKYDP9X3KJ348800 1Z9M1AA27HA448242 |
CT 64387A CT AE47164 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| December 15, 2025 | 3029003520 | CLINTON, CT | II | 5 | — | INLAND FUEL TERMINALS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHJ8X2MM469150 |
CT 69394A |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| November 25, 2025 | 3017002114 | WALLINGFORD, CT | II | 4 | — | INLAND FUEL TERMINAL | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHJ8X2MM469150 |
CT 69394A |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 11, 2025 | 3098002842 | NEW HAVEN, CT | II | 1 | — | IRVING OIL | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVMG3DV1KHKL2412 |
CT 64532A |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | 3129006263 | NEW HAVEN, CT | II | — | — | NEW ENGLAND PETROLEUM | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVMG3DV2JHJR8513 |
CT 65160A |
| September 30, 2025 | 3120005619 | MIDDLETOWN WEIGH STATION, CT | II | — | — | KOLMAR AMERICAS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LBT INC |
1XKYDP9X3PJ250244 4J8T04328ST105802 |
CT 74027A CT BL14389 |
| August 1, 2025 | 0813000086 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE, CT | II | 1 | 1 | NEW ENGLAND PETROLEUM LP | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVMG3DV2JHJR8513 |
CT 65160A |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NEW ENGLAND PETROLEUM | 3 | October 9, 2025 |
| GULF | 2 | May 17, 2024 |
| SANTA BUCKLEY ENERGY | 1 | June 15, 2026 |
| GLOBAL COMPANIES LLC | 1 | June 4, 2026 |
| INLAND FUEL TERMINALS | 1 | December 15, 2025 |
| INLAND FUEL TERMINAL | 1 | November 25, 2025 |
| IRVING OIL | 1 | October 11, 2025 |
| KOLMAR AMERICAS INC | 1 | September 30, 2025 |
| ISLAND FUEL TERMINALS | 1 | June 12, 2025 |
| GLOBAL | 1 | September 26, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 27, 2023 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| October 31, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 23, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 19, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 10, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 19, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION 2 authorities | Broker |
| November 5, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| September 4, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| September 3, 2013 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · Great Midwest Insurance Company |
| October 23, 2023 | BROKER | On Record |
| July 3, 1997 | BROKER | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
SANTA FUEL INCORPORATED
154 ADMIRAL STREET, Bridgeport, CT, 06601
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