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EXCEPTIONAL FOODS INC
Pennsauken, NJ
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 620629
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
7.7% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
620629
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
August 28, 2024
FMCSA Registration
November 14, 1995
Annual Mileage
150,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
9020 Pennsauken Highway, Pennsauken, NJ 08110
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charles J Friel Jr
Officer 2
Larry Feldman
Cargo Types
Refrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
7.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 19th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (15)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · 5PVNJ8JV4L5S77835 | 1 | Passed |
| June 24, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · JHHHDM2H9GK002083 | 1 | Passed |
| May 13, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · 5PVNJ7AVXP5T53767 | 1 | Passed |
| April 7, 2026 | PA | Level I — Full | ISUZU · JALE5W164T7P00627 | 1 | Passed |
| February 27, 2026 | PA | Level I — Full | HINO · 5PVNJ7AVXP5T53767 | 2 | Passed |
| January 23, 2026 | NJ | Level I — Full | HINO · JHHHDM2H9GK002083 | 1 | Passed |
| December 29, 2025 | NJ | Level I — Full | HINO · JHHUDM1H2KK003455 | 0 | Clean |
| September 25, 2025 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | ISU · 54DE5W1D1RSR00060 | 0 | Clean |
| August 1, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · 5PVNJ7AVXP5T53767 | 0 | Clean |
| July 14, 2025 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | HINO · JHHYDM1HXHK003908 | 1 | Passed |
| June 13, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · 5PVNJ7AVXP5T53767 | 0 | Clean |
| March 4, 2025 | PA | Level I — Full | HINO · JHHYDM1HXHK003908 | 5 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 15 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| July 14, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Phone Call | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 10 | Cited |
| July 30, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 7 | Cited |
| February 27, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| May 13, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| March 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| January 23, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| April 7, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| June 24, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| March 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| February 27, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| March 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 2 | Cited |
| March 4, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
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Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
5
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7AVXP5T53767 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Isuzu NRR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 54DE5W1D1RSR00060 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Hino XJC710 / XFC710 | Truck · Class 5 | JHHHDM2H9GK002083 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Hino XJC720 / XFC720 | Truck · Class 4 | JHHYDM1HXHK003908 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV4L5S77835 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Isuzu NRR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5W164T7P00627 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hino XJC710 / XFC710 | Truck · Class 4 | JHHUDM1H2KK003455 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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