CHESTER'S RECOVERY SERVICES INC
USDOT 2596053 • 4 BEECHWOOD AVENUE, PORT WASHINGTON, NY, 11050
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-911201 | REVOKED | Mar 9, 2021 | Mar 10, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE0122000186-00 | ON FILE | Mar 3, 2024 | Mar 3, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE0322000006-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2023 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BE0122000112-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2021 | Mar 5, 2022 |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MC8350360 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2020 | Mar 3, 2021 |
| ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MC8281842 | CANCELLED | Mar 3, 2019 | Mar 3, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3460476 | CANCELLED | Sep 10, 2018 | Mar 20, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3460476 | REPLACED | Sep 10, 2018 | Mar 3, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3460476 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2018 | Sep 10, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3460476 | CANCELLED | May 11, 2015 | Feb 26, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE0122000186-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2025 | Mar 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE0322000006-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2024 | Mar 3, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE0122000112-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2022 | Mar 5, 2022 |
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | MC8350360 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2021 | Mar 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT-MIDWEST INSURANCE COMPANY | MC8281842 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2020 | Mar 3, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3460476 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2019 | Mar 20, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3460476 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 3, 2019 | Mar 3, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3460476 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 10, 2018 | Sep 10, 2018 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 3460476 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2018 | Feb 26, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-911201 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-911201 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-911201 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC911201 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2024 |
| MC911201 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 7, 2023 | REVOKED | Mar 10, 2025 |
| MC911201 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 13, 2021 | REVOKED | Mar 14, 2022 |
| MC911201 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2020 |
| MC911201 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2019 |
| MC911201 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2018 |
| MC911201 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 27, 2015 | REVOKED | Mar 9, 2021 |
Out-of-Service Orders (2)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2016 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Nov 16, 2018 |
| Feb 1, 2016 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | May 6, 2016 |
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 • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17(b) | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2025 | 86348323 | WESTBURY NY | NY | Level 2 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 396.7A-UOC | No |
| Sep 2, 2025 | 85717329 | PLAINVIEW NY | NY | Level 3 | LANDOLL CO SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 84533520 | PLAINVIEW NY | NY | Level 2 | EA/BE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 13, 2024 | 83142127 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | Level 2 | LANL SEMI-TRAILER | 11 | 392.2-SLLIRP, 390.21TE2IV-D, 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 81217131 | PORT WASHINGTON | NY | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 81217130 | PORT WASHINGTON | NY | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 19, 2024 | 81136831 | PLAINVIEW NY | NY | Level 1 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.78A-WS | No |
| Dec 13, 2023 | 80410646 | PLAINVIEW - SOUTH SERVICE RD | NY | Level 2 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | 393.17(b), 393.60(c) | Yes |
| Sep 6, 2023 | 79605126 | DEER PARK (OLD RR STATION) | NY | Level 1 | DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 390.21T(b), 393.41, 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| Aug 15, 2023 | 79427438 | PLAINVIEW - NORTH SERVICE RD | NY | Level 2 | PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records