J Vitali Transportation LLC Safety Record

DOT# 1299065 · Meriden, CT 06450-0953 · 2036393513

B

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 02/28/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, J Vitali Transportation LLC (DOT# 1299065) in Meriden, Connecticut has 65 inspections on record with 119 violations and a 18.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

65 Inspections
18.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
4 Crashes
27 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 18.5%
Carrier: 18.5% (12 of 65) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.1%
Carrier: 3.1% (2 of 65) National: 6.4%
43% OOS rate better than 43% of carriers in Connecticut
13% crash rate better than 13% of carriers in Connecticut

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

119 total violations across 65 inspections
14 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (12%)
Vehicle Maintenance
72
Unsafe Driving
37
Driver Fitness
7
Hazardous Materials
2
Other
1

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 2 states: CT, MA
Level 1: 8 (12%) Level 2: 43 (66%) Level 3: 14 (22%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/28/2026 CT 3 0 0
11/19/2025 CT 2 0 0
11/14/2025 CT 2 0 0
11/13/2025 CT 2 0 0
10/17/2025 CT 2 0 0
10/14/2025 CT 2 0 0
10/09/2025 CT 3 0 0
08/23/2025 CT 3 0 0
08/04/2025 CT 1 1 0
07/16/2025 CT 2 0 0
2 injury crashes
28-OCT-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
28-OCT-24 CT 0 0 0
26-APR-24 CT 0 0 0
22-DEC-24 CT 0 1 0
20-AUG-25 CT 0 4 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC497666
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Excess Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company $4,000 07/01/2017
BIPD/Primary Philadelphia Indemnity Insurance Company $1,000 07/01/2017

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 27
Drivers 24
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 10/27/2004
MCS-150 Filed 20250612 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,210,000
Address 80 Britannia St, Meriden, CT 06450-0953