J VITALI TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 1299065 • 80 BRITANNIA ST, MERIDEN, CT, 06450-0953
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000091714 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGD000091714 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9420748 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2010 | Aug 20, 2011 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000091714 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2014 | Aug 11, 2017 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGD000091714 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2014 | Aug 11, 2017 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCD000091713 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGD000091713 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9154679 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EFD 4830347-00 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EFD 4830347-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9420748 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CIM 0305346 | REPLACED | Aug 9, 2009 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4303967 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2008 | Oct 2, 2010 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SPJ000000056 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 31 MS UF9782 | REPLACED | Aug 9, 2005 | Aug 9, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C322099 | CANCELLED | Sep 24, 2004 | Aug 9, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 456728 | CANCELLED | Aug 27, 2004 | Aug 9, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000091714 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGD000091714 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 11, 2017 | Aug 11, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000091714 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGD000091714 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGD000091713 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCD000091713 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9154679 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | EFD 4830347-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | EFD 4830347-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2012 | Jul 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9420748 | CARGO | Aug 20, 2011 | Aug 20, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9420748 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2011 | Jul 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 4303967 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2010 | Oct 2, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CIM 0305346 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2010 | Jul 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 31 MS UF9782 | CARGO | Aug 9, 2009 | Aug 9, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | SPJ000000056 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C322099 | CARGO | Aug 9, 2005 | Aug 9, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 456728 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2005 | Aug 9, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-497666 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-497666 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-497666 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-497666 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC497666 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2017 |
| MC497666 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2017 |
| MC497666 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 28, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC497666 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 28, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC497666 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 25, 2008 | REVOKED | Oct 12, 2010 |
| MC497666 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 25, 2008 | REVOKED | Oct 12, 2010 |
| MC497666 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 4, 2004 | REVOKED | Aug 15, 2005 |
| MC497666 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 3, 2004 | REVOKED | Aug 15, 2005 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 65 inspections
Violation Summary (119 violations from 65 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 25 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 8 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 3 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LTSO | Lighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRDC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45A-MCEM | No medical exam certificate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:173.24B1-HMBPMC | HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55D3-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.328(d) | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (65 inspections)
Showing 50 of 65
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 4 | MIDDLETOWN | 91-N | ...JG8429 | J VITALI TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Dec 22, 2024 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BERLIN | 15-N | ...078859 | J VITALI TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 28, 2024 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | WESTBROOK | 95-S | ...HL0248 | J VITALI TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Apr 26, 2024 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWINGTON | 15-S | ...GR1958 | J VITALI TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jan 14, 2024 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEW HAVEN | 91-S | ...HL0272 | J VITALI TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Mar 18, 2023 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WALLINGFORD | 91-N | ...HD6547 | J VITALI TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Aug 9, 2022 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WALLINGFORD | 91-S | ...JF6268 | J VITALI TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Oct 6, 2021 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW HAVEN | 91-N | ...GZ6255 | J VITALI TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Apr 7, 2021 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | MERIDEN | 91-N | ...HL0244 | J VITALI TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| Jul 31, 2020 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 6, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 8, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2018 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2016 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 18, 2016 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2014 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2014 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 38 events