PET FOOD EXPERTS INC
PAWTUCKET, RI
DBA: PET FOOD EXPERTS
Joins 211 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 0.00% (better, peer 0.90%) · Vehicle 26.7% (worse, peer 15.2%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- 1 fatality on crash record 32 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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TruckCodex risk summary — PET FOOD EXPERTS INC (USDOT 353405) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 0.00% (better, peer 0.90%) · Vehicle 26.7% (worse, peer 15.2%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 1 fatality on crash record — 32 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/353405/ As of: Oct 26, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 353405
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: PAUL MCCARRON
Company officer 2: LISA ALMEIDA
Other (PET FOOD & SUPPLIES)
Based in PAWTUCKET, RI
FMCSA census as of Oct 26, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
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A
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0.9% (better). Vehicle OOS 26.7% vs peer median 15.2% (worse). n=6121 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Company officer 2 PAUL MCCARRON → LISA ALMEIDA · Oct 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
353405
In FMCSA records since
May 11, 1989 (~37y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
PAUL MCCARRON
Company officer 2
LISA ALMEIDA
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Other (PET FOOD & SUPPLIES)
Fleet size
156 units
Drivers
166
Annual mileage
6,222,198 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (401) 334-8380
Email: [email protected]
Physical
175 MAIN STREET
PAWTUCKET, RI 02860
Mailing
P O BOX 8
PAWTUCKET, RI 02862
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
353405
In FMCSA records since
May 11, 1989 (~37y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
6,222,198 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
26.7%
vs
23.4%
+3.3 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
6.7%
-6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.49
vs
1.80
-1.31
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19.2%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 120 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 136 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2 | 34 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 32 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 327 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 211 | 211 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 19 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 9% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
156
Drivers
166
Inspections
327
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
26.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
4
32 all-time
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 26.7% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 6,121 ACTIVE carriers operating 78–234 power units (±50% of this carrier's 156 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0.9%
Median across 6,121 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -0.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
26.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.2%
Median across 6,121 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +11.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 officer change
Record Changes
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Company officer 2 PAUL MCCARRON LISA ALMEIDAFMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (36 months)
2023-11
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (NM) | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 21 | 1 | 4.8% | Oct 20, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 20 | 1 | 5.0% | Oct 19, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 16 | 2 | 12.5% | Oct 7, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 14 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | Jul 5, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | May 11, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 11, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 21, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Oct 9, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 20, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | May 27, 2026 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 2, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 17, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 8, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 165 | |
| Great Dane | 73 | |
| International | 57 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 40 | |
| Utility | 17 | |
| Volvo | 13 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 9 | — | 0.18 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | — | 1.06 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | — | 3.14 | 3 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (327 rows) View all 327 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89312315 | Oct 20, 2026 | PA | 3 | TIOGA TWP PA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 89304106 | Oct 19, 2026 | MD | 2 | EASTON MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89261439 | Oct 14, 2026 | AL | 3 | CULLMAN AL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89249362 | Oct 12, 2026 | ID | 2 | CALDWELL ID |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 89229338 | Oct 9, 2026 | UT | 3 | HELPER UT | — | 1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 89226211 | Oct 8, 2026 | PA | 1 | MORRISVILLE PA | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89256185 | Oct 7, 2026 | NY | 2 | PERU NY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Volkswagon
|
0 | — | No |
| 89203056 | Oct 6, 2026 | OR | 3 | LA GRANDE OR | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89234116 | Oct 5, 2026 | NY | 3 | DIX HILLS NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 89180788 | Oct 5, 2026 | NC | 3 | CANTON NC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89141152 | Sep 30, 2026 | MI | 3 | MI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Ftl
|
3 | 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.3A2-HOSPRNP | No |
| 89051828 | Sep 21, 2026 | PA | 3 | PA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89017239 | Sep 17, 2026 | NE | 1 | NEBRASKA CITY NE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.47E, 395.22H1-ELDNUM | No |
| 89023499 | Sep 15, 2026 | FL | 3 | SEFFNER FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89005832 | Sep 14, 2026 | FL | 3 | ORLANDO FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 89002381 | Sep 14, 2026 | SD | 3 | TILFORD SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88955994 | Sep 10, 2026 | KY | 2 | WILLIAMSBURG KY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 88962440 | Sep 9, 2026 | MD | 1 | BURTONSVILLE MD |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88892374 | Sep 2, 2026 | OH | 3 | BURBANK OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88878824 | Sep 1, 2026 | MD | 1 | PARKTON MD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88865423 | Aug 31, 2026 | NJ | 1 | GREENWICH SCALE EB |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
|
0 | — | No |
| 88810330 | Aug 26, 2026 | OR | 3 | ROCKY POINT OR |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 88762574 | Aug 21, 2026 | NJ | 2 | GREENWICH SCALE EB |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TE2IV-D, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 88744067 | Aug 19, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88668949 | Aug 11, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (32 rows) View all 32 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NM0711488664 | Dec 22, 2025 | NM | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| WA000EG16974 | Aug 6, 2025 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0711274574 | May 19, 2025 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003377121 | Dec 11, 2024 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2024001721 | Feb 23, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0024705110 | Feb 15, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WY0202303651 | Mar 8, 2023 | WY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WA000ED30643 | Jan 26, 2023 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000ED28849 | Jan 20, 2023 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0221695136 | Jun 17, 2022 | VA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA202816600X | Mar 21, 2022 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT2100507589 | Dec 10, 2021 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| RI0000633463 | Jun 4, 2021 | RI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0210435252 | Feb 12, 2021 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000EA49408 | Jul 23, 2020 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| RI0000595455 | Jun 8, 2020 | RI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1003701092 | Jul 10, 2019 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3797805500 | Jul 1, 2019 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA800461300X | Jan 9, 2018 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA704585000X | May 3, 2017 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ME700IN-5-AC | Jan 5, 2017 | ME | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NY3623004500 | May 12, 2016 | NY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ME000-146-AC | Mar 17, 2015 | ME | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MEG00-001377 | Jan 6, 2015 | ME | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1002534185 | Sep 20, 2013 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 32 | 3 |
| DUMONT CO | CO | 7 | 0 |
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 5 | 1 |
| MONUMENT CO | CO | 4 | 0 |
| RIDGEFIELD WA | WA | 4 | 2 |
| UNION SCALE | CT | 3 | 2 |
| ORLANDO FL | FL | 3 | 0 |
| H-LUDLOW | MA | 3 | 0 |
| CECILTON SCALE HOUSE | MD | 3 | 0 |
| PARKTON MD | MD | 3 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 387.301(a) | Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
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