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J DEFRANCESCO & SON INC
Northford, CT
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 978469
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
11.1% OOS · 10 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 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
978469
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
July 16, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 18, 2001
Annual Mileage
34,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Northford, CT
Email
Cargo Types
Fresh ProduceOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
11.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
9 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
25.0%
Ranks in the 26th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 2NKHHJ7X2JM209084 | 2 | Passed |
| June 9, 2026 | CT | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 2NKHHJ7X3JM223740 | 0 | Clean |
| June 9, 2026 | CT | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 2NKHHJ7X3JM218005 | 2 | Passed |
| May 13, 2026 | CT | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 2NKHHJ7X3JM218005 | 1 | Passed |
| April 17, 2026 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 2NKHHJ7X2MM469151 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| April 3, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 2NKHHJ7X3JM218005 | 1 | Passed |
| October 15, 2025 | CT | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 2NKHHJ7X3JM218005 | 0 | Clean |
| April 25, 2025 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 2NKHLJ7X9LM381498 | 2 | Passed |
| September 24, 2024 | CT | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 2NP2HN6X5DM200585 | 0 | Clean |
| March 20, 2024 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
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
2 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2026 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class | 8 | Out of service |
| June 18, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | Cited |
| May 13, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | Cited |
| June 9, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 6 | Cited |
| April 25, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| April 25, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| June 9, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| June 18, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| April 3, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | 2 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT5
NY3
MA2
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHJ7X3JM218005 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHJ7X2JM209084 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHJ7X2MM469151 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHJ7X3JM223740 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHLJ7X9LM381498 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HN6X5DM200585 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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