DEFORD'S FUEL & OIL INC

USDOT 2565558 • 8 HARTSHORN STREET, ST AUGUSTINE, FL, 32084

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
2,565,558
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Hazmat)
State
Phone
9048292251
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
MCS-150 Mileage
100,000
Physical Address
8 HARTSHORN STREET, ST AUGUSTINE, FL, 32084
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 36.8%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 13.4 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

Hours of Service
N/A

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

Inspections
19
Violations
46
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
36.8%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
12
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 19 of 19 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state19 inspections

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Violation Summary (46 violations from 19 inspections)

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Violation Summary (46 violations from 19 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHHCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30-BBattery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STBSMWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.3393.310Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209D-STPALWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51C-BLPWSteering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNPMovement of damaged hazmat packages119Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.11A1-LBLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:171.2A-HMGRMCHM (General Requirements) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle while failing to comply with general HM requirements per regulation n10Hazardous Materials Compliance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817(a)Placarding violation118Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.600(c)Emergency response information not available106Hazardous Materials

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
36.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
+13.4 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.42vs nat'l 1.80
+0.62 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 (19 inspections)

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Inspection History (19 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 6, 202686982628PALATKA FLFLLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.45D-B, 396.5B-L, 392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jan 6, 202686733961HASTINGS FLFLLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2-SLLMF, 393.9A-LIL, 393.209E-SPSLAYes
Nov 26, 202586428901PALM COAST FLFLLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LCLNo
Aug 28, 202585640738HASTINGS FLFLLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LBLNo
Mar 6, 202584073798ALACHUA FLFLLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 26, 202584006117ST. AUGUSTINE FLFLLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Jan 9, 202583583526BUNNELL FLFLLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 9, 202483384898GREEN COVE SPRINGS FLFLLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.55D1-BNo
Sep 19, 202482729174EAST PALATKA FLFLLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK5396.5B-L, 393.201D-FR, 393.9A-LSMLYes
Jun 14, 202481917801BUNNELL FLFLLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.3No
May 2, 202481551212HASTINGS FLFLLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Feb 6, 202480844743EAST PALATKA FLFLLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.47(e), 393.209D-STPAL, 393.53B-BYes
Feb 6, 202480843685PALM COAST FLFLLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.51C-BLPWYes
Jan 15, 202480663339ST. AUGUSTINE FLFLLevel 2VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.11A1-LLPL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 177.823A-HMPMCNPYes
Jan 10, 202480633443SAINT JOHNS FLFLLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LILNo
Jan 10, 202480633776EAST PALATKA FLFLLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.205C-WRYes
Jan 5, 202480607133GREEN COVE SPRINGS FLFLLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2171.2A-HMGRMC, 393.9A-LILNo
Aug 7, 202379339993HASTINGSFLLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9(a), 393.78, 396.5(b)No
Jun 7, 202378876383ROADSIDEFLLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2177.817(a), 172.600(c)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

11 total · 18.2% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Hazardous Materials Compliance1

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 20, 2023FLTOW00SAINT AUGUSTINESTATE ROAD 16...V44760DEFORD'S FUEL & OIL INC
Apr 28, 2017FLINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

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

Sep 20, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in FL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 28, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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