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GAETA RECYCLING COMPANY INC
Paterson, NJ
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 771841
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
30.0% OOS · 20 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
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
771841
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 17, 1998
Annual Mileage
1,553,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
278 West Railway Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Portannese
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
30.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
69th 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
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Crash History (8)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
8
Crashes
0
Fatalities
7
Injuries
8
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2026 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 3, 2026 | NJ | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 24, 2025 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 11, 2025 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 22, 2025 | NJ | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 20, 2025 | NJ | — | 4 | Yes | Rain · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
| January 21, 2025 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 17, 2024 | NJ | — | 1 | 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
NJ14
NY4
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 111 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
9
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDAF5GR5AEA49568 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Ford Low Cab Forward | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3FRML55Z26V298521 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9DF2DN146332 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KG9EH2RN660483 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KG9EH8SN661899 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 520 | Truck · Class 8 | 3BPDLKEX0RF115433 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5K99EH19N280092 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5K99EH2KN873398 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VHD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5KC9EG7GN946457 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Isuzu NRR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5W169N7306771 | 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 (20)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | SPRVI00966 | NJ, NJ | III | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5K99EH19N280092 |
NJ AM872Y |
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| December 5, 2025 | SPQEI04774 | NJ, NJ | I | 3 | 2 | SAME | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRML55Z26V298521 |
NJ XNYJ69 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 177.834A-HMC | OOSHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 13, 2025 | SPQEI04725 | US 46 WB MP 56, NJ | I | — | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDAF5GR5AEA49568 |
NJ XKUD51 |
| July 19, 2025 | SPRVI00514 | RT 46 WB, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KG9EH8SN661899 |
NJ AZ461D |
| 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| March 17, 2025 | SPRVI00279 | I-80 WB, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5K99EH2KN873398 |
NJ AW930Z |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| February 21, 2025 | SPSXI00013 | NJTP 15 INEXT, NJ | II | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KG9EH8SN661899 |
NJ AZ461D |
| 393.134B-CRHLC | OOSRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.9A-DFSL | Driver - Failing to properly secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| February 17, 2025 | SPQEI04093 | I-80 EB MP 63, NJ | I | 3 | 1 | SAME | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRML55Z26V298521 |
NJ XNYJ69 |
| 177.834A-HMC | OOSHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde | Load Securement - HM | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPVI | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| January 21, 2025 | SPSDI01217 | RT 46 EAST IAO BAGEL BAKERY, NJ | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KG9EH2RN660483 |
NJ AZ462D |
| December 16, 2024 | SPQKI05253 | RIVERDALE, NJ | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDAF5GR5AEA49568 |
NJ XKUD51 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| November 25, 2024 | SPT3070327 | SLOATSBURG NY | III | 8 | — | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V5KC9DF2DN146332 |
NJ XDBG85 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.16B-DPASS | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.16B-DPASS | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ATLANTIC COAST RECYCLES | 1 | April 22, 2024 |
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