P & J BETTER VALUE LLC
USDOT 3513620 • 176 GORHAM AVE FLR 3, HAMDEN, CT, 06514
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
3,513,620
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2035890925
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
MCS-150 Mileage
67,913
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
176 GORHAM AVE FLR 3, HAMDEN, CT, 06514
Contact
Phone: 2035890925
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Dec 10, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1163835 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GAT0003462 | ON FILE | Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0735322 | REPLACED | Dec 10, 2023 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2985528 | CANCELLED | Dec 10, 2020 | Jan 15, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2985528 | REPLACED | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 10, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0735322 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | GAT0003462 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2024 | Dec 10, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2985528 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2985528 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2023 | Dec 10, 2023 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1163835 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 8, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
75%
Unsafe Driving
86%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
3
Violations
10
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
1
Crash Records
0
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 3 of 3 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 3 inspections
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Violation Summary (10 violations from 3 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Inspection History (3 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 12, 2025 | 85462905 | VERNON | CT | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2-SLLS3, 395.8E1-HOSPVID, 395.8D5-HOSF | No |
| May 29, 2025 | 84824321 | CABARRUS COUNTY, I-85 NORTHBOU | NC | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 83721882 | RIGHT SHOULDER, EAST OF X23 | CT | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LLPL, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
3 total · 0.0% OOS
2025-012025-08
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Dec 10, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 15, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 10, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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AuthorityMC-1163835 Certificate
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Inspections3 inspection records
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StationVERNON
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StationCABARRUS COUNTY, I-85 NORTHBOU
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