CITY LINE DISTRIBUTORS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 1.40% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 11.1% (better, peer 16.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CITY LINE DISTRIBUTORS LLC (USDOT 523167) 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: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 1.40% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 11.1% (better, peer 16.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/523167/ 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 · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). 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 1.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 11.1% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=18912 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 51 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 31 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 113 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 65 | 65 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.08% | 4.62% | — |
| 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
CITY LINE DISTRIBUTORS LLC is a corporation based in WEST HAVEN, CT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 523167. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 52 power units and 61 drivers, with 113 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.1%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CITY LINE DISTRIBUTORS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 52 power units and 61 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in West Haven, CT. Across 65 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 7.7% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with 3 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
65 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CT (46) and MA (9).
7.7% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (18.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 21 times.
The fleet comprises 52 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 61 drivers; Freightliner, Unknown, and Ftl are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 18,912 ACTIVE carriers operating 26–78 power units (±50% of this carrier's 52 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (CT) | 46 | 4 | 8.7% | Jul 18, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | May 14, 2026 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 0.67 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | — | 2.36 | 2 | — | 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 (113 rows) View all 113 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88449949 | Jul 18, 2026 | CT | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88435289 | Jul 17, 2026 | CT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88212489 | Jun 22, 2026 | MA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88205483 | Jun 22, 2026 | CT | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88155442 | Jun 16, 2026 | CT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.11A1-LCHL | No |
| 87929227 | May 21, 2026 | CT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 87917397 | May 21, 2026 | CT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87860949 | May 14, 2026 | NY | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87784491 | May 7, 2026 | MA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87604009 | Apr 16, 2026 | NY | 1 | SCHODACK LANDING NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 11B4-CLHA | Yes |
| 87455827 | Mar 25, 2026 | NY | 3 | LAGRANGEVILLE NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87028409 | Feb 12, 2026 | MA | 1 | H-ATTLEBORO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87028404 | Feb 12, 2026 | MA | 1 | H-DEERFIELD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86636901 | Dec 23, 2025 | CT | 3 | TRUMBULL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86163288 | Oct 25, 2025 | CT | 2 | UNION SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85819484 | Sep 19, 2025 | CT | 1 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85771984 | Sep 15, 2025 | CT | 1 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85772059 | Sep 13, 2025 | CT | 2 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85648548 | Aug 30, 2025 | CT | 3 | NORTH HAVEN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 85498583 | Aug 15, 2025 | CT | 3 | DANBURY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85344125 | Jul 23, 2025 | RI | 3 | RICHMOND RI |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 85271881 | Jul 21, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-STURBRIDGE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 85032808 | Jun 25, 2025 | CT | 3 | WEST HARTFORD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41B10-MC, 392.2-SLLS3 | Yes |
| 85023060 | Jun 20, 2025 | CT | 3 | HARTFORD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 84959060 | Jun 16, 2025 | CT | 3 | HARTFORD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (31 rows) View all 31 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX003948007 | Sep 5, 2025 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| RI0000790276 | May 28, 2025 | RI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MATBC0035062 | Apr 16, 2025 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT0023040582 | Oct 6, 2023 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT2300313204 | Aug 3, 2023 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT2200474987 | Nov 8, 2022 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1004145755 | Jul 27, 2022 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT2203110006 | Mar 11, 2022 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT2200000144 | Jan 5, 2022 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT0000218044 | Oct 7, 2021 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NYSP41385510 | Jun 28, 2021 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT2100168678 | Apr 28, 2021 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT0000188368 | Aug 20, 2018 | CT | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| CT1700005436 | Mar 6, 2017 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1003247543 | Jan 12, 2017 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT0016059743 | Nov 21, 2016 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT1600582787 | Oct 21, 2016 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT2016005942 | Oct 20, 2016 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT1600235884 | Apr 28, 2016 | CT | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| CT0016012777 | Mar 16, 2016 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT1400042055 | Jan 21, 2014 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT13-0000098 | Jan 17, 2013 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| RI0000220990 | Jun 6, 2012 | RI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT10-0036839 | Jun 17, 2010 | CT | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT09-0000021 | Jan 21, 2009 | CT | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | 20 | 2 |
| UNION SCALE | CT | 9 | 2 |
| WALLINGFORD | CT | 6 | 0 |
| HARTFORD | CT | 5 | 0 |
| DANBURY SCALE | CT | 4 | 2 |
| MILFORD | CT | 3 | 0 |
| H-DEERFIELD | MA | 3 | 0 |
| BRANFORD | CT | 2 | 0 |
| WETHERSFIELD | CT | 2 | 0 |
| WINDSOR | CT | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 390.21(e) | Improper marking for a rented CMV under a rental agreement not exceeding 30 days | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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