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JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC

USDOT 616634 Active INDIVIDUAL Based in SHAFTSBURY, VT

JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC is a individual based in SHAFTSBURY, VT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 616634. 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 5 power units and 6 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 6 drivers, organized as an individual, with 19 years on FMCSA's records, based in Shaftsbury, VT. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO., and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Power Units
5
Drivers
6
Inspections
2
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
3 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active

Active filings

Process Agent
PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 on file

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in VT (2 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Driver Fitness (50.0% of violations); top code 383.23(a)(2) (CDL - wrong class) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Ford, Kenworth, and Other are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 50.0% vs 6.7% +43.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.00 vs 1.80 +0.20
BOC-3 Process Agent
PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
Serves 123,521 carriers
Location & Contact
4313 EAST RD
SHAFTSBURY, VT 05262
Phone: 8024477901
Registration
USDOT 616634
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 40,902 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
50%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 199,212 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 199,212 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +83.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 1, 2014 to Sep 22, 2015 (356 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 31, 2006 to Aug 27, 2007 (392 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 23, 2006 to Aug 24, 2007 (397 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Driver Fitness
2 violations
1 OOS · 50.0%
Unsafe Driving
1 violation
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Vermont (VT) 2 1 50.0% May 21, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Ford 1
Kenworth 1
Other 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
84765805 May 21, 2025 VT 3 BENNINGTON BYPASS
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
VT 85D14 · 1NKWX4TX5HJ148820
1 392.2-SLLEWG3 No
82335187 Aug 5, 2024 VT 2 SUNDERLAND
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
VT 370A528 · 1FDUF5HT8KDA22220
3 383.23(a)(2), 393.130, 391.41(a)(1) Yes
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NYSP27893850 Jun 21, 2017 NY 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
VT0000103102 May 26, 2010 VT 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
VT0000003943 May 8, 1998 VT 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC464014
Revoked
Granted Jul 31, 2006 Revoked Oct 1, 2014
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Oct 1, 2014 MC464014 Common REVOKED Jul 31, 2006
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Sep 22, 2015 MC464014-C REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Aug 27, 2007 MC464014-C REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (24 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. EBA 012 74 41 BIPD/Primary Aug 24, 2014 Oct 1, 2014 REPLACED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA5991718 BIPD/Primary Aug 24, 2010 Sep 25, 2014 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA5991718 CARGO Aug 24, 2010 Sep 18, 2011 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL632741 CARGO May 8, 2010 Aug 24, 2010 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL632741 BIPD/Primary May 8, 2010 Aug 24, 2010 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL632741 BIPD/Primary Aug 24, 2009 May 8, 2010 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL632741 CARGO Aug 24, 2009 May 8, 2010 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL632404 BIPD/Primary Oct 8, 2008 Aug 24, 2009 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL632404 CARGO Oct 8, 2008 Aug 24, 2009 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL632404 CARGO Aug 24, 2008 Oct 8, 2008 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL632404 BIPD/Primary Aug 24, 2008 Oct 8, 2008 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL631944 BIPD/Primary Aug 24, 2007 Aug 24, 2008 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL631944 CARGO Aug 24, 2007 Aug 24, 2008 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 397 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 23, 2006 to Aug 24, 2007
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL630862 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2005 Jul 23, 2006 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 10181 CARGO Aug 1, 2005 Jul 23, 2006 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL630466 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2004 Aug 1, 2005 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 10127 CARGO Aug 1, 2004 Aug 1, 2005 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL630136 BIPD/Primary Mar 17, 2004 Mar 17, 2004 REPLACED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL630136 BIPD/Primary Mar 17, 2004 Aug 1, 2004 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL630136 BIPD/Primary Oct 30, 2003 Mar 17, 2004 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 10061 CARGO Oct 24, 2003 Aug 1, 2004 CANCELLED
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 10061 CARGO Aug 1, 2003 Oct 24, 2003 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL630136 BIPD/Primary Aug 1, 2003 Oct 30, 2003 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 22, 2015
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Oct 1, 2014
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Oct 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  4. Oct 1, 2014
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  5. Oct 1, 2014
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 356 days (through Sep 22, 2015)
  6. Sep 25, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Sep 18, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Aug 24, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  9. Aug 11, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. May 8, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  11. Apr 21, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Aug 24, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  13. Aug 21, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Oct 8, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  15. Aug 24, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  16. Aug 21, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Jul 31, 2006
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Jul 31, 2006
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  19. Jul 31, 2006
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 392 days (through Aug 27, 2007)
  20. Jul 23, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  21. Jul 23, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  22. Jul 23, 2006
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 397 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 24, 2007)
  23. Aug 4, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  24. Aug 1, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  25. Aug 1, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  26. Aug 5, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  27. Aug 1, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
  28. Aug 1, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  29. Mar 17, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  30. Mar 17, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  31. Oct 30, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  32. Oct 24, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
BENNINGTON BYPASS VT 1 0
SUNDERLAND VT 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
383.23(a)(2) CDL - wrong class Driver Fitness 1 1
391.41(a)(1) 391.41(a)(1) Driver Fitness 1 0
393.130 Cargo securement - heavy equipment Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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Frequently asked questions about JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC

Is JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 616634 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC's safety rating? ▾
JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC based? ▾
JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 4313 EAST RD, SHAFTSBURY, Vermont 05262. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC operate? ▾
JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC self-reports 5 power units and 6 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for JOHN CERRETA EXCAVATION LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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