AWESOME TRANSPORTATION INC
37-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Ridgewood, NY. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 317404
- MC
- MC211197
- Based
- Ridgewood, NY
- Contact
- 7188210011 · restrada@nationalfooddistributors.us
What this carrier is
Hauling fresh produce, meat, dry bulk commodities, refrigerated food, beverages, and paper products, AWESOME TRANSPORTATION INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier from Ridgewood, NY. 37 power units, 40 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC211197 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Mar 13, 1995).
Fleet composition on file: 15 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 1,234 motor carriers operating 37 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 18.92 | 21.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 8.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2.02 | 148.4% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 41.50 | 62.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.38 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 37-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 317404: 42 inspections across 4 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 12, 2026 in NY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 |
| Total violations | 34 (10 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with fresh produce, meat, dry bulk commodities, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 1,234 peer carriers operating 37 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 30 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 7 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 34 violations.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running regional lanes with 37 power units on file.
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