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SAM TELL AND SONS INC

USDOT 588348 • 300 SMITH STREET, FARMINGDALE, NY, 11735

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
588,348
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
State
New York
Phone
6315019700
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
22
MCS-150 Mileage
131,176
Physical Address
300 SMITH STREET, FARMINGDALE, NY, 11735
Contact
Phone: 6315019700

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Measures

Unsafe Driving
0
Hours of Service
0
Driver Fitness
0
Drugs / Alcohol
0.00
Vehicle Maintenance
1.93

BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.

Inspections
52
Violations
89
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.7%
Driver OOS %
5.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
22
Drivers (MCS-150)
22
Crash Records
4

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
4
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
3
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 52 of 52 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states • 52 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (89 violations from 52 inspections)

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Violation Summary (89 violations from 52 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued2408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21(b)USDOT number not displayed1103General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC30—General/Admin
FMCSR:99999930—Unknown
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate327Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service22—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)20—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D390.21TE2IV-D10—General/Admin
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19(b)(2)390.19(b)(2)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:376.11(d)(1)376.11(d)(1)10—Unknown
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(b)Tire tread depth insufficient (steer)117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss10—Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-0.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.71vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (52 inspections)

Showing 50 of 52

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Inspection History (52 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 17, 202687105333PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LCLNo
Sep 29, 202585958364PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 1ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 5, 202585465874PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 15, 202585269613HEWLETT NYNYLevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 8, 202585204062BELLMORE NYNYLevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 15, 202584751038PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41APCYes
Apr 24, 202584549038PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.203B-CBPNo
Apr 22, 202584534284PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 27, 202584300293NEW ROCHELLE NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Mar 21, 202584236092RIVERHEAD NYNYLevel 1ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK3390.21TE2IV-D, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOTNo
Mar 17, 202584155941PISCATAWAY WEIGHT STATIONNJLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 5, 202583806977COMMACK NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 21, 202583712958PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLLIFTANo
Jan 15, 202583654751BREWSTER NYNYLevel 1ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 31, 202483504531SYOSSET NYNYLevel 1ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK6396.9D2-FTF, 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Nov 12, 202483190968PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 2ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LFTSINo
Oct 28, 202483068591HARRIMAN NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLTCDNo
Oct 28, 202483067557HARRIMAN NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Sep 24, 202482799957PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.19(b)(2)No
Sep 12, 202482691183PLAINVIEW - SOUTH SERVICE RDNYLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9(a), 390.21(b), 999No
Sep 12, 202482653532YAPHANK (EB)NYLevel 2ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.9(a), 392.2, 390.21(b)No
Sep 5, 202482608426PLAINVIEW - SOUTH SERVICE RDNYLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9(a), 390.21(b), 999No
Jul 31, 202482263702RT 50 W/B BAY BRIDGE TOLL FACMDLevel 1ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.8(a)(1)Yes
Jun 19, 202481931174PLAINVIEW - SOUTH SERVICE RDNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21(b), 376.11(d)(1)No
Jun 19, 202482057570PLAINVIEW - SOUTH SERVICE RDNYLevel 3ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 6, 202481849086MEDFORD NYNYLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 28, 202481754765SEAFORD NYNYLevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 25, 202481469097PLAINVIEW - SOUTH SERVICE RDNYLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 10, 202480588668PLAINVIEWNYLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2No
Jan 10, 202480588481PLAINVIEWNYLevel 3ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2, 390.21(b)No
Dec 22, 202380499814PLAINVIEW NYNYLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 14, 202380411125SOUTHEAST (NB)NYLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Dec 7, 202380340909SUMMIT/ SH 24 AREANJLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Dec 6, 202380330155RoadsideNYLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.3(a)(1), 393.60(c)No
Dec 5, 202380353070PLAINVIEW - SOUTH SERVICE RDNYLevel 2ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No
Dec 4, 202380308615PISCATAWAY SCALENJLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.45(d), 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Dec 1, 202380308074SYOSSET NYNYLevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLUCRNo
Nov 15, 202380195428RoadsidePALevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK4396.5(b), 393.47(a), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Nov 9, 202380179004BEDFORD (SB)NYLevel 2ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK6392.2, 393.75(b), 393.78Yes
Oct 4, 202379928921PLAINVIEW - SOUTH SERVICE RDNYLevel 1ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2, 390.21(b), 396.9(d)(2)No
Sep 21, 202379725650PLAINVIEW - NORTH SERVICE RDNYLevel 2ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2, 390.21(b), 393.9(a)No
Sep 20, 202379714118PLAINVIEW - SOUTH SERVICE RDNYLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2390.21(b), 392.2No
Sep 11, 202379638889I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITYMDLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3395.8(a)(1), 391.41(a), 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Aug 24, 202379515123PISCATAWAY SCALENJLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2, 393.45(b)(2), 393.207(f)No
Aug 17, 202379441332PLAINVIEW - SOUTH SERVICE RDNYLevel 2ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 20, 202379217124PLAINVIEW - SOUTH SERVICE RDNYLevel 2ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2, 393.60(c), 390.21(b)No
Jul 18, 202379181339PLAINVIEW - SOUTH SERVICE RDNYLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK2391.41(a)(1), 392.2No
Jul 11, 202379216977PLAINVIEW - SOUTH SERVICE RDNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2, 391.41(a)(1)No
Jul 11, 202379116547SNONJLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jun 13, 202378887885PLAINVIEWNYLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

28 total · 7.1% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

PLAINVIEW - SOUTH SERVICE RD13
PLAINVIEW NY10 · 1 OOS
PLAINVIEW3
PISCATAWAY SCALE2 · 1 OOS
HARRIMAN NY2
SYOSSET NY2
BEDFORD (SB)1 · 1 OOS
SUMMIT/ SH 24 AREA1

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness5 · 1 OOS
Unknown4

Recent Crashes

4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
4
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
4

Crash History (4 records)

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Crash History (4 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 27, 2024NJTOW00UNION TWPI-78...S56304SAM TELL AND SONS INC
Feb 17, 2023NJINJURY01RUTHERFORD BOROBERGEN COUNTY 32...000396SAM TELL AND SONS INC
May 8, 2020NYINJURY01————
Feb 15, 2019NYINJURY01————

Compliance Timeline

4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jun 27, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 17, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 8, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 15, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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