GROOVE PRODUCTIONS LLC
DBA: GROOVE
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
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TruckCodex risk summary — GROOVE PRODUCTIONS LLC (USDOT 2417904) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): DANIEL DEFRANCO (Company officer); MARY ANN FEKETE (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2417904/ As of: Jul 18, 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 2/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 40% · 2/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 2/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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: Clear to review.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 31 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4% | 8% | — |
| 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
GROOVE PRODUCTIONS LLC is a motor carrier based in OCEAN, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2417904. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 6 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 10.0%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
GROOVE PRODUCTIONS LLC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 6 drivers, based in Ocean, NJ. Across 27 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
27 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 575% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (5) and MD (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.5% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Hino are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 3, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 23, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 19, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 12, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.23 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.95 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 1.86 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (31 rows) View all 31 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87593973 | Apr 15, 2026 | IN | 1 | RICHMOND IN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87170241 | Feb 26, 2026 | MD | 1 | COLLEGE PARK MD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 87138231 | Feb 24, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87176859 | Feb 23, 2026 | MT | 2 | DEER LODGE MT |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87078186 | Feb 17, 2026 | OK | 1 | BECKHAM POE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87041285 | Feb 10, 2026 | VA | 2 | PETERSBURG VA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85205771 | Jul 12, 2025 | NJ | 3 | HERBERTSVILLE CVI |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84779136 | May 19, 2025 | NY | 3 | TULLY NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| 84668866 | May 12, 2025 | IL | 3 | il-57/70 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84634635 | May 7, 2025 | MT | 3 | WIBAUX MT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.34A1-ELDDFN | No |
| 84234188 | Mar 21, 2025 | MO | 3 | ODESSA MO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84156572 | Mar 18, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ihc
|
0 | — | No |
| 84116864 | Mar 13, 2025 | MD | 3 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84039676 | Mar 3, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83956932 | Feb 25, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83980596 | Feb 24, 2025 | IN | 2 | SEYMOUR IN |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83957903 | Feb 24, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-sherman-county---181 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83956510 | Feb 24, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83953143 | Feb 24, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83945021 | Feb 24, 2025 | KY | 2 | RICHMOND |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83838811 | Feb 10, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83766379 | Feb 3, 2025 | OK | 1 | SEQUOYAH POE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 396.3A1-BOS, 396.5B-L, 393.48A-BMBCBD | Yes |
| 83738561 | Jan 30, 2025 | MD | 3 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
|
0 | — | No |
| 83039958 | Oct 29, 2024 | PA | 1 | pa-i80-eb-mm-194-greene-twp---eas |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2MI, 395.24D | No |
| 82176356 | Jul 21, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA804670700X | Apr 18, 2018 | PA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 2 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| SANDERS PORT OF ENTRY | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| FORT MORGAN CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| SEYMOUR IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| RICHMOND | KY | 1 | 0 |
| COLLEGE PARK MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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