LATIN AMERICAN DIST INC
LATIN AMERICAN DIST INC is a motor carrier based in EATON TOWN, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 635481. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 8 drivers, with 33 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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.
LATIN AMERICAN DIST INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 8 drivers, based in Eaton Town, NJ. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 19.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 110% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (5) and MD (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
19.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (45.8% of violations); top code 395.8A1-HOSP (HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Custom sco are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 107,869 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 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 York (NY) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 22, 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 20, 2026 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| US (US) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 3, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 23 | |
| International | 6 | |
| Custom Scott | 2 | |
| Hino | 2 |
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 (33 rows) View all 33 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87828482 | May 12, 2026 | CT | 1 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 87630910 | Apr 21, 2026 | CT | 1 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 9A-LCL, 9A-LLPL, 9A-HLLH | No |
| 87195826 | Feb 26, 2026 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87365685 | Feb 20, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86788353 | Jan 14, 2026 | US | 3 | COLLEGE PARK MD |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.11B2-Q | Yes |
| 86778247 | Jan 6, 2026 | PA | 1 | PA |
CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.80A | No |
| 86173606 | Oct 29, 2025 | CT | 1 | DANBURY SCALE |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86174246 | Oct 27, 2025 | MD | 1 | FREDERICK MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 85950373 | Oct 3, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-SWANSEA |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 85616647 | Aug 22, 2025 | NY | 3 | MERRICK NY |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 85390283 | Jul 28, 2025 | RI | 3 | WARWICK RI |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLLR, 395.8A | No |
| 85086007 | Jun 23, 2025 | NY | 2 | HEMPSTEAD NY |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84389872 | Apr 14, 2025 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84156042 | Mar 17, 2025 | NJ | 2 | HERBERTSVILLE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83792040 | Feb 4, 2025 | NY | 3 | UNIONDALE NY |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 390.21TB1-MC, 391.41A-MCPC, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 83561902 | Jan 2, 2025 | RI | 3 | WARWICK RI |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLLR | Yes |
| 83459879 | Dec 16, 2024 | NY | 3 | NEW PALTZ NY |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83398894 | Dec 10, 2024 | US | 1 | DANBURY CT |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 82886206 | Oct 9, 2024 | PA | 3 | PHILADELPHIA PA |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82570887 | Sep 3, 2024 | NY | 3 | WOODBURY INSPECTION SITE |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82495507 | Aug 26, 2024 | NJ | 1 | TP INT3 OUT EXIT |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.11 | No |
| 82277118 | Jul 31, 2024 | RI | 2 | ri-rt-95s-@-exit-33-(rt10) |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 395.8(a)(1), 393.75(c), 392.7(a) | Yes |
| 81799866 | Jun 6, 2024 | CT | 2 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81029726 | Mar 4, 2024 | PA | 3 | 81 SOUTH AT NUANGOLA WEIGH STA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80902317 | Feb 20, 2024 | NJ | 3 | MEADOWLANDS 19W RAMP |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ0017159210 | May 2, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MA1003295031 | Apr 24, 2017 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| PA700409900X | Jan 10, 2017 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NJ0014523398 | Oct 13, 2014 | NJ | 1 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Fatal |
| NJ0014517151 | Oct 13, 2014 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NJ0011182881 | Aug 30, 2011 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MD0911665568 | Nov 2, 2009 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NJ0002099718 | May 10, 2002 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA807684400A | Jul 6, 1998 | PA | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | 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 | 2 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| WOODBURY INSPECTION SITE | NY | 2 | 0 |
| WARWICK RI | RI | 2 | 1 |
| DANBURY SCALE | CT | 1 | 0 |
| H-SWANSEA | MA | 1 | 0 |
| FREDERICK MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| HERBERTSVILLE | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| MEADOWLANDS 19W RAMP | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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