S&L ZEPPETELLI INC
USDOT 911959 • 191 MOONACHIE ROAD, MOONACHIE, NJ, 07074
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
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
1 state • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (27 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 3 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 2 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | 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-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2026 | 87448510 | NJ | NJ | Level 2 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 392.9A-DFSL, 393.134B-CRHLC, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 86568165 | MEADOWLANDS 16W RAMP | NJ | Level 3 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16AD | No |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 84884476 | NJTP 16W | NJ | Level 2 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 392.2-SLLDL, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 83726716 | Roadside | NJ | Level 2 | KEN SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | 392.9A-DFSL, 391.41A-MCPC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| Aug 16, 2024 | 82420629 | Roadside | NJ | Level 2 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.9, 393.134(b)(3) | Yes |
| Apr 18, 2024 | 81393639 | PISCATAWAY | NJ | Level 2 | KEN SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.100(b), 392.9, 393.134(b)(3) | Yes |
| May 24, 2023 | 78715451 | Roadside | NJ | Level 2 | KW STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.9, 393.134(b)(3) | Yes |
| Apr 5, 2023 | 78282847 | LOWES PARKING LOT | NJ | Level 3 | — | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OLD BRIDGE | US 9 (Joann H Smith Memorial Highway) | ...206915 | S&L ZEPPETELLI INC |
| Oct 18, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | SECAUCUS TOWN | NJ 3 EB | ...008519 | S&L ZEPPETELLI INC |
| Dec 12, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST RUTHERFORD BORO | NJ 3 | ...058329 | S&L ZEPPETELLI INC |
| Mar 10, 2022 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELIZABETH CITY | I-95, N.J. TURNPIKE | ...233565 | S&L ZEPPETELLI INC |
| Nov 12, 2021 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOONACHIE BORO | ROUTE 503 | ...063873 | S&L ZEPPETELLI INC |
| Aug 25, 2021 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SECAUCUS TOWN | NJ 3 | ...206915 | S&L ZEPPETELLI INC |
| Jul 27, 2021 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PISCATAWAY TWP | ROUTE 529 | ...211681 | S&L ZEPPETELLI INC |
| Nov 18, 2016 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2004 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2004 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records