J AMBROGI FOOD DIST
USDOT 392622 • 1400 METROPOLITAN AVENUE, THOROFARE, NJ, 08086
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-1150741 | REVOKED | Aug 22, 2022 | Aug 22, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1N96684A | ON FILE | Oct 26, 2020 | Aug 12, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 1N96684A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2022 | Aug 12, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-1150741 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1150741 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 30, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC1150741 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 23, 2020 | REVOKED | Aug 22, 2022 |
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
6 states • 157 inspections
Violation Summary (43 violations from latest 100 of 157 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B1-A | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75E-TFRT-6 | Tires - Front Any regrooved tire. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LLEAK | A liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65 | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80 | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41A1-FPC | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE] | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (157 inspections)
Showing 50 of 157
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2025 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRAYSON | I 0064 | ...KK7019 | J AMBROGI FOOD DIST INC |
| Jul 14, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | ROUTE 3006 W | ...999999 | J AMBROGI FOOD DIST |
| Jun 5, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BUCKINGHAM TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0202 N | ...NW8697 | J AMBROGI FOOD DIST |
| Mar 6, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRANCHBURG TWP | US 202 Secondary | ...NW8707 | J AMBROGI FOOD DIST |
| Dec 10, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | EATONTOWN BORO | NJ 36 Secondary | ...NW8710 | J AMBROGI FOOD DIST |
| Nov 11, 2024 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | DERRY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0322 W | ...NW8705 | J AMBROGI FOOD DIST |
| Nov 11, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DERRY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0322 W | ...NW8705 | J AMBROGI FOOD DIST |
| Aug 12, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST DEPTFORD TWP | I-295 SECONDARY | ...UB9990 | J AMBROGI FOOD DIST |
| Aug 8, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | INTERSTATE 0095 S | ...NW8763 | J AMBROGI FOOD DIST |
| Feb 27, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | HADDONFIELD BORO | ROUTE 561 | ...S50812 | J AMBROGI FOOD DIST |
| Feb 24, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0422 W | ...S50688 | J AMBROGI FOOD DIST |
| Feb 14, 2022 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOGAN TWP | US 130 | ...S50819 | J AMBROGI FOOD DIST |
| May 29, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST GOSHEN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0202 S | ...S50807 | J AMBROGI FOOD DIST |
| Mar 9, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2019 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 10, 2019 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 17, 2017 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 2, 2017 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2016 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2016 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2016 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events