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JOSEPH S CHOW LTD

DOT 176560MC 159437ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateInsurance Corporation of British ColumbiaSURREY, BC

COMPANY

Authority since
2023-06-20
MCS-150
2025-08-20 · 686,000 mi (2024)
Fleet
10 units · 26 trailers · 10 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
686,000 mi (2024)
Owner origin
Southern-european
Origin candidates
Italian 33% · Argentine 26%

ADDRESS

Physical
19261 94 AVENUE
SURREY, BC V4N 4E6
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
6048882286
Email
johncantafio@jschow.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
JOHN CANTAFIO
Title
PRESIDENT & CEO
Origin
Southern-european

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Refrigerated / Produce
Cargo types
7
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
39 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
Insurance Corporation of British Columbia
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
0 risk factors · 4 strengths
OOS RATE
8.7%
4 / 46 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
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Minimal Risk

0 risk factors · 4 strengths · 4 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
24 crashes · 0 fatal · 6 with injuries · 22 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
91% — 42 clean of 46 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
8.7% — driver OOS 0, vehicle OOS 4

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
16 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-08-20

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $750,000

SUMMARY

Low OOS rate 7% (last 24 mo)
No crashes in the last 24 months
91% clean inspections
Active insurance on file

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