J R CHRISTONI INC
CHESHIRE, CT
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Violations per Inspection above national average 4.00 vs 1.80 national (+2.20).
- 1 fatality on crash record 20 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — J R CHRISTONI INC (USDOT 107080) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): JOSEPH CHRISTONI (Company officer); DAWN BRACONE (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Violations per Inspection above national average — 4.00 vs 1.80 national (+2.20). • 1 fatality on crash record — 20 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Active insurance on file — SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY · 84 • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/107080/ As of: Jul 22, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=281590 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
2 active liability policies
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceSURETEC INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 1, 2025
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Process AgentNATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 2 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
J R CHRISTONI INC is a corporation based in CHESHIRE, CT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 107080. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
J R CHRISTONI INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Cheshire, CT. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for broker, common, and contract.
1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in ME (1 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.207A-SAPPCBLM (Suspension defective) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Fontaine and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,590 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Maine (ME) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 20, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Dors | 1 | |
| Fontaine | 1 | |
| Mack | 1 | |
| Peterbilt | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 7.00 | 7 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 84728582 | May 20, 2025 | ME | 1 | me-old-town---scales-sb |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | No |
| 80090101 | Nov 1, 2023 | NY | 2 | ny-wawayanda-(eb) |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.209(d) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (20 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT1900269058 | Jun 4, 2019 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT1700009639 | Apr 28, 2017 | CT | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| CT1600709021 | Dec 28, 2016 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NH0001166715 | Aug 6, 2015 | NH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT0900653216 | Dec 17, 2009 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT07-0007544 | May 1, 2007 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT05-0021028 | Sep 6, 2005 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CTG04-033553 | Jul 6, 2004 | CT | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| CTG03-034845 | Jul 11, 2003 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA140053000A | Jun 25, 2001 | PA | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CT00-0042066 | Dec 8, 2000 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CTC00-011536 | Jan 13, 2000 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY991407010A | Jun 4, 1999 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA0000002554 | Sep 25, 1998 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CTG97-440206 | Dec 11, 1997 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NH0010819-96 | Apr 11, 1996 | NH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY0954977670 | Aug 18, 1995 | NY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT95-0004120 | Jun 9, 1995 | CT | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NY952340830A | Apr 5, 1995 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT94-0020837 | Oct 12, 1994 | CT | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC009153 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (31 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY | 3539049 | 84 | — | Oct 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | TCS17441 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | TCS17441 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | TCS17441 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 3, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA970018575 | 91X | $750,000 | Jul 19, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA07719934 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 19, 2022 | Jun 13, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA077199344 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 19, 2022 | Jul 19, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA970018575 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2022 | Jul 19, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY | GSC0603075 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 7719934 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2018 | Jul 19, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2409577 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2409577 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0049187 | CARGO | — | Jun 13, 2009 | Apr 27, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0049187 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2009 | Jun 13, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | 1080839991 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2008 | Jun 13, 2008 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | 1080839991 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2008 | Jun 13, 2009 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 04 MS LO4900 | CARGO | — | Jun 13, 2007 | Jun 13, 2009 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-7785B867-TIL-05 | CARGO | — | Jun 13, 2005 | Jun 13, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080839991 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2004 | Nov 2, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | IM 069 054 62 | CARGO | — | Jun 13, 2004 | Jun 13, 2005 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 429100 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2003 | Jun 13, 2004 | REPLACED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | MS IB5827 | CARGO | — | Jun 13, 2002 | Jun 13, 2004 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 388944 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2002 | Jun 13, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BUA107780943 | CARGO | — | Jun 13, 2001 | Jun 13, 2002 | REPLACED |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BUA 1077809843 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 13, 2001 | Jun 13, 2002 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 19, 2025
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Oct 3, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 9, 2024
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Oct 1, 2023insuranceCANCEL — GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY
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Jul 19, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 26, 2023
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Jul 19, 2022insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 19, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 28, 2022
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Jun 13, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 13, 2018insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 8, 2018
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May 22, 2018
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May 7, 2018
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May 7, 2018authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 27, 2018insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 15, 2013authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 8, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — NGM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — NGM INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 13, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
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Jun 13, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 2, 2008insuranceCANCEL — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
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Oct 9, 2008
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Jun 13, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
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Jun 13, 2007insuranceCANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Jun 12, 2007
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Jun 13, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.
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Jun 13, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 13, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 23, 2003
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Jun 13, 2003insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 13, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 13, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 28, 2001
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Jul 17, 2001insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
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Jun 13, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — PEERLESS INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC009153
common · N · MC
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SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY
84 policy on file
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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GRAY CASUALTY & SURETY COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO policy on file
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CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.
CARGO policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PEERLESS INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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NGM INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 6,842 carriers served
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2 inspections
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20 reportable crashes
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How to verify J R CHRISTONI INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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