PET FOOD EXPERTS INC
PAWTUCKET, RI
DBA: PET FOOD EXPERTS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
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 1.50%) · Vehicle 26.7% (worse, peer 17.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 1 fatality on crash record — 32 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/353405/ As of: Jul 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
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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.
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.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.5% (better). Vehicle OOS 26.7% vs peer median 17.7% (worse). n=5937 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
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 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 2 | 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 301 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 204 | 204 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 11.76% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
PET FOOD EXPERTS INC is a corporation based in PAWTUCKET, RI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 353405. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 156 power units and 166 drivers, with 301 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 26.7%. 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.
PET FOOD EXPERTS INC is a large fleet, operating 156 power units and 166 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Pawtucket, RI. Across 204 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 11.8% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with 4 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
204 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NM (25) and MD (19).
11.8% out-of-service rate, below the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (40.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 17 times.
The fleet comprises 156 power units (large fleet) and 166 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 5,937 ACTIVE carriers operating 78–234 power units (±50% of this carrier's 156 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Mexico (NM) | 25 | 2 | 8.0% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 19 | 1 | 5.3% | Jun 3, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | Jun 29, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 16 | 2 | 12.5% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 14 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | Jul 5, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | May 11, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 21, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 11, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 20, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 21, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | May 27, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 26, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 8, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 17, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 27, 2024 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 25, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 166 | |
| Great Dane | 77 | |
| International | 52 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 40 | |
| Utility | 19 | |
| Volvo | 11 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 8 | — | 0.17 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 20 | — | 1.49 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | — | 3.51 | 4 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (301 rows) View all 301 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88496508 | Jul 21, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88436242 | Jul 15, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88393319 | Jul 13, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88353831 | Jul 7, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 88335331 | Jul 5, 2026 | WA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88313882 | Jul 1, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
|
0 | — | No |
| 88271574 | Jun 29, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88269610 | Jun 29, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 88170609 | Jun 16, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 88145535 | Jun 15, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88057401 | Jun 4, 2026 | WA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88046663 | Jun 3, 2026 | NM | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88039830 | Jun 3, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 88036621 | Jun 2, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87982977 | May 27, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87962298 | May 27, 2026 | CT | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Yes |
| 87970504 | May 26, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87920676 | May 21, 2026 | MA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87927287 | May 20, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87898881 | May 19, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 87847671 | May 14, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87845401 | May 13, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87833969 | May 13, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87830842 | May 12, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 87831247 | May 11, 2026 | IN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
Recent Crashes (32 rows) View all 32 →
| Report # | Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries ▼ | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA0221695136 | Jun 17, 2022 | VA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3623004500 | May 12, 2016 | NY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0024705110 | Feb 15, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WY0202303651 | Mar 8, 2023 | WY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VT0000002175 | Feb 28, 2001 | VT | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| RI0000633463 | Jun 4, 2021 | RI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA800461300X | Jan 9, 2018 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NM0711488664 | Dec 22, 2025 | NM | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MEG00-001377 | Jan 6, 2015 | ME | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| ME700IN-5-AC | Jan 5, 2017 | ME | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| ME0003017173 | Jul 23, 2003 | ME | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA0000004830 | Oct 12, 2001 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT1000608383 | Nov 12, 2010 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT0900258445 | May 20, 2009 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT0700058568 | Feb 13, 2007 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WA000EG16974 | Aug 6, 2025 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000ED30643 | Jan 26, 2023 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000ED28849 | Jan 20, 2023 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000EA49408 | Jul 23, 2020 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0210435252 | Feb 12, 2021 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| RIP030090370 | Nov 9, 2005 | RI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| RI0000595455 | Jun 8, 2020 | RI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA704585000X | May 3, 2017 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA202816600X | Mar 21, 2022 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3797805500 | Jul 1, 2019 | NY | 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 |
| CECILTON SCALE HOUSE | MD | 3 | 0 |
| BUTTE MT | MT | 3 | 2 |
| HAMBURG NY | NY | 3 | 1 |
| DUMONT POE WB | CO | 2 | 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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