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CONTENTOS AUTO SALES INC

USDOT 1434635 • 119 1/2 PENDELTON STREET, CORTLAND, NY, 13045

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,434,635
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
New York
Phone
6077538136
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
MCS-150 Mileage
114,000
Physical Address
119 1/2 PENDELTON STREET, CORTLAND, NY, 13045
Mailing Address
PO BOX 588, CORTLAND, NY, 13045
Contact
Phone: 6077538136

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 43.8%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 20.3 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
1%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
11%
Vehicle Maintenance
11%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
32
Violations
83
33 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
43.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
6.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
1
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 32 of 32 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 32 inspections

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Violation Summary (83 violations from 32 inspections)

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Violation Summary (83 violations from 32 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS44—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps413Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:177.834A-HMCGeneral loading/unloading hazmat336Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLCCargo securement - large boulders337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.134(b)(3)Cargo securement - large boulders227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130B-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130C-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.300A-HMMCHM (Markings) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle with a HM not marked as required.10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817A-HMSPPlacarding violation118Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red10—Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLILCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificate117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1)390.21T(b)(1)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.55(a)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(1)Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(d)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.104(f)(3)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged116Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
43.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
+20.3 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
2.59vs nat'l 1.80
+0.79 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (32 inspections)

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Inspection History (32 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 26, 202687471616FREEVILLE NYNYLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Feb 26, 202687208627PREBLE NYNYLevel 2WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR7393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.95A4-EEUSYes
Feb 23, 202687174258UTICA NYNYLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LRLINo
Oct 7, 202586037963TULLY NYNYLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Sep 24, 202585924015RoadsideNYLevel 2RHODE SEMI-TRAILER8393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLED, 393.11A1-CSURRYes
Sep 17, 202585848379LA FARGEVILLE NYNYLevel 2UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER7393.95F, 396.3A1-HCM, 172.300A-HMMCYes
Sep 16, 202585847603WATERTOWN NYNYLevel 2CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK6177.834A-HMC, 393.43DBMA, 172.516C6-HMPMCYes
Aug 11, 202585513281LISLE NYNYLevel 3LEDWALL & SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Aug 1, 202585437417CANASTOTA NYNYLevel 2WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLL, 393.11A1-LLPLNo
Jul 17, 202585268880PREBLE NYNYLevel 2WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK3390.21TB2-DOT, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LSMLNo
Jun 18, 202585026039SYRACUSE NYNYLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLILCNo
Feb 3, 202583821585CORTLAND NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LHLI, 393.55C1-B, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Jan 7, 202583597533PREBLE NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Nov 20, 202483224110TULLY NYNYLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.134B-CRHLCYes
Oct 23, 202483022630SYRACUSE NYNYLevel 3FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER1392.16-DNo
Oct 16, 202482972083DEWITT NYNYLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSRNo
Oct 11, 202482924822UTICA NYNYLevel 3TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Sep 4, 202482619274PREBLE (NB)NYLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Aug 13, 202482380785UTICA (EXIT 31)NYLevel 2—2392.2, 393.41Yes
Aug 6, 202482356910PREBLE (NB)NYLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK3383.23(a)(2), 391.41(a)(1), 391.11(b)(4)Yes
Jul 22, 202482276641NICHOLS (EB)NYLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jun 18, 202481930788PREBLE REST AREANYLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.55(c)(2), 393.95(a)No
Apr 9, 202481346088TULLY NYNYLevel 2—7393.75(c), 390.21T(b)(1), 393.55(a)Yes
Jan 19, 202480665438LAFAYETTE (SB)NYLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.134(b)(3)Yes
Jan 16, 202480636124PREBLE (NB)NYLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 5, 202480564319SYRACUSE NYNYLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Dec 15, 202380421547PREBLE NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21TB2-DOT, 393.134B-CRHLCYes
Nov 29, 202380282334ITHACA NYNYLevel 1MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.134B-CRHLCYes
Aug 1, 202379381550PREBLE (NB)NYLevel 2CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK10392.2, 393.9(a), 391.41(a)Yes
Aug 1, 202379300648RoadsideNYLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.134(b)(3), 393.100(b)Yes
Jun 12, 202378873786I-81 LAFAYETTENYLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
May 24, 202378726063NICHOLS (EB)NYLevel 2FONA SEMI-TRAILER6393.9(a), 390.21(a), 393.75(c)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

22 total · 36.4% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

PREBLE NY4 · 2 OOS
PREBLE (NB)4 · 3 OOS
TULLY NY3 · 2 OOS
SYRACUSE NY3
UTICA NY2
NICHOLS (EB)2 · 1 OOS
LA FARGEVILLE NY1 · 1 OOS
ITHACA NY1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness5 · 3 OOS

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 27, 2020NYTOW00————
Feb 27, 2020NYINJURY01————
Mar 20, 2006NJTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 27, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 27, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 20, 2006
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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