HACKENSACK
Roadside inspection site in New Jersey • 21 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
HACKENSACK is a roadside inspection location in New Jersey where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 21 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 18, 2025.
A total of 8 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 4.8%, meaning a moderate number of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 2 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (2 citations). A total of 11 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
21 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
11 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 4 | 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 177.817(a) | Placarding violation | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 180.407(a) | Cargo tank inspection/test not performed | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
8 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEW JERSEY TRANSIT CORPORATION | 74293 | NJ | 11 |
| 2 | MERGER TOWING INC | 489306 | NJ | 4 |
| 3 | HILLTOP FUEL HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING INC | 925451 | NJ | 1 |
| 4 | DHAMI TRUCKING LLC | 2523663 | NJ | 1 |
| 5 | TECHNICAL GAS PRODUCTS INC | 827041 | CT | 1 |
| 6 | ACME ROLLING STEEL DOOR CORP | 2449031 | NJ | 1 |
| 7 | ACADEMY EXPRESS LLC | 905572 | NJ | 1 |
| 8 | A M AND SONS HAULAGE LLC | 1568905 | NJ | 1 |
Recent Inspections
21 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)