COURIER SYSTEMS INC
USDOT 106786 • 18 VAN VEGHTEN DR, BRIDGEWATER, NJ, 08807
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MMA 5852300-00 | ACTIVE | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 25, 2026 |
| ASPEN AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IMA8XP611 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2011 | May 1, 2024 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD | 159400 1217 090 | ON FILE | Nov 12, 1994 | Nov 12, 1996 |
Insurance History (32 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MMA 5852300-00 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MCA 5852300-00 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2015 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MCA 5852300-00 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2015 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRV5852300 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 1, 2015 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TFM 500758 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 1, 2012 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | RHY8484410 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2011 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1337246505 | REPLACED | Oct 25, 2008 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | D35943699 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-720547-4 | CANCELLED | Jul 23, 2005 | Oct 25, 2008 |
| ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | D35943201 | CANCELLED | Feb 8, 2005 | Mar 30, 2006 |
| ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | D35943201 | REPLACED | Feb 8, 2005 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MZI97180702 | CANCELLED | Feb 8, 2004 | Mar 5, 2005 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFT 001177-1 | REPLACED | Dec 18, 2003 | Jul 23, 2005 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFT 001177-1 | CANCELLED | Dec 18, 2003 | Aug 10, 2005 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFT 001177-1 | CANCELLED | Oct 6, 2003 | Dec 18, 2003 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFT 001177-1 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2003 | Oct 6, 2003 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 66 71 60 | CANCELLED | Jun 25, 2003 | Aug 1, 2003 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI97180702--N.J | REPLACED | Feb 8, 2003 | Feb 8, 2004 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 66 71 60 | CANCELLED | Oct 29, 2002 | Jul 22, 2003 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 66 71 60 | REPLACED | Oct 29, 2002 | Jun 25, 2003 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 97180702 | CANCELLED | Feb 8, 2002 | Feb 8, 2003 |
| UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTP0006047 | REPLACED | Nov 14, 2001 | Nov 1, 2001 |
| UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTP0006047 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 2001 | Nov 27, 2001 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 66 71 60 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2002 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 66 71 60 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2001 | Oct 29, 2002 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INDEMNITY CORPORATION | CARGO | 16MXI97121155 | REPLACED | Jul 14, 2001 | Feb 8, 2002 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INDEMNITY CORPORATION | CARGO | 16MXI97120282 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2000 | Jul 14, 2001 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | R684332 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2000 | Nov 1, 2001 |
| ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | RST296127 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 1998 | Apr 15, 2000 |
| ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | RST233282 | REPLACED | Nov 12, 1996 | Apr 15, 1998 |
| ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | RST259170 | REPLACED | Nov 12, 1996 | Apr 15, 2000 |
| THE NEWARK INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | NST233282 | CANCELLED | Nov 12, 1994 | May 2, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MMA 5852300-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2026 | Apr 25, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MMA 5852300-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ASPEN AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | IMA8XP611 | CARGO | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MCA 5852300-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | MCA 5852300-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV5852300 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TFM 500758 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2012 | Nov 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | RHY8484410 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2011 | Nov 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 1337246505 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2010 | Nov 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | D35943699 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2009 | Nov 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-720547-4 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2008 | Oct 25, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | D35943201 | CARGO | Mar 30, 2006 | Mar 30, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | D35943201 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001177-1 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2005 | Aug 10, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001177-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2005 | Jul 23, 2005 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MZI97180702 | CARGO | Mar 5, 2005 | Mar 5, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI97180702--N.J | CARGO | Feb 8, 2004 | Feb 8, 2004 |
| CANCEL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001177-1 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2003 | Dec 18, 2003 |
| CANCEL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFT 001177-1 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 2003 | Oct 6, 2003 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 71 60 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 1, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 71 60 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2003 | Jul 22, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 71 60 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2003 | Jun 25, 2003 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 97180702 | CARGO | Feb 8, 2003 | Feb 8, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 71 60 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2002 | Nov 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 66 71 60 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2002 | Oct 29, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 16MXI97121155 | CARGO | Feb 8, 2002 | Feb 8, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTP0006047 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2001 | Nov 27, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTP0006047 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | R684332 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INDEMNITY CORPORATION | 16MXI97120282 | CARGO | Jul 14, 2001 | Jul 14, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | RST259170 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2000 | Apr 15, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | RST296127 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2000 | Apr 15, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | RST233282 | CARGO | Apr 15, 1998 | Apr 15, 1998 |
| CANCEL | THE NEWARK INSURANCE COMPANY | NST233282 | CARGO | May 2, 1997 | May 2, 1997 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 159400 1217 090 | BIPD | Nov 12, 1996 | Nov 12, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-035077 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-035077 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-035077 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (15 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC035077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2026 |
| MC035077 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2026 |
| MC035077 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2012 |
| MC035077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2012 |
| MC035077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2005 |
| MC035077 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2005 |
| MC035077 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 1, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC035077 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2003 |
| MC035077 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 19, 1998 | REVOKED | Mar 14, 2005 |
| MC035077 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 19, 1998 | — | Unknown |
| MC035077 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 19, 1994 | REVOKED | Mar 3, 1997 |
| MC035077 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 12, 1983 | REVOKED | Mar 2, 1994 |
| MC035077 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 10, 1981 | REVOKED | Mar 2, 1994 |
| MC035077 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 8, 1981 | REVOKED | Mar 2, 1994 |
| MC035077 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 23, 1981 | REVOKED | Mar 2, 1994 |
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
11 states • 33 inspections
Violation Summary (51 violations from 33 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | 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:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:376.11D1 | 376.11D1 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (33 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 21, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | EAST HEMPFIELD TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 3017 N | ...JL6805 | COURIER SYSTEMS INC |
| Aug 30, 2023 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VINELAND CITY | NJ 55 | ...HW2103 | COURIER SYSTEMS INC |
| Apr 1, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Montrose | I-70 | ...886744 | COURIER SYSTEMS INC |
| Dec 12, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2017 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2016 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2016 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2015 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2012 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2012 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2009 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2009 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2008 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 29, 2007 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 21, 2007 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 12, 2006 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2005 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 7, 2005 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2004 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 7, 2003 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2003 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2003 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2002 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2002 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
62 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 62 events