LD TRANSPORTATION LLC

PERTH AMBOY, NJ

USDOT 1287446 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE General Freight Paper Products Based in PERTH AMBOY, NJ Grade A · 85
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Feb 28, 2007
Contract (Property) reinstated · Mar 2, 2007
Policy effective · Dec 20, 2020
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 150 days Oct 1, 2006 → Feb 28, 2007
  • Contract (Property) gap · 143 days Inactive Oct 10, 2006 → reinstated Mar 2, 2007
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
Cargo: General Freight, Paper Products
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — LD TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 1287446)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 150 days — Oct 1, 2006 → Feb 28, 2007
  • Contract (Property) gap · 143 days — Inactive Oct 10, 2006 → reinstated Mar 2, 2007
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1287446/
As of: Jul 24, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240262 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Recent changes

  • Legal Name L D TRANSPORTATION LLC → LD TRANSPORTATION LLC · Jun 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1287446
In FMCSA records since Sep 21, 2004 (~21y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Paper Products
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 102,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
185 KEARNY AVE
PERTH AMBOY, NJ 08861
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1287446
In FMCSA records since Sep 21, 2004 (~21y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 102,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 20.0% vs 23.4% -3.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.40 vs 1.80 +0.60
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 7 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 5 5 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 20%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
7
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
20.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

LD TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in PERTH AMBOY, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1287446. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

L D TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Perth Amboy, NJ. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 500% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in FL (2) and MD (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.5% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 20.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,262 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,262 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
20%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,262 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 10, 2006 to Mar 2, 2007 (143 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 1, 2006 to Feb 28, 2007 (150 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.

Record Changes

    • Legal Name L D TRANSPORTATION LLC LD TRANSPORTATION LLC
      FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2025-09

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Florida (FL) 2 0 0.0% Sep 15, 2025
Connecticut (CT) 1 1 100.0% Jan 16, 2025
Delaware (DE) 1 0 0.0% Apr 3, 2025
Maryland (MD) 1 0 0.0% Oct 14, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 7
Great Dane 7
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 1 1.12 1 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 3 8.57 9 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85787125 Sep 15, 2025 FL 2 fl-port-st.-lucie-fl
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 390.21TC-MC No
85251165 Jul 14, 2025 FL 1 JASPER FL
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.47E, 393.9A-LIL, 393.53B-B No
84302607 Apr 3, 2025 DE 3 MIDDLETOWN DE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83618623 Jan 16, 2025 CT 2 GREENWICH SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
7 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LTSIR Yes
82908659 Oct 14, 2024 MD 2 WASHINGTON COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82130063 Jul 16, 2024 SC 2 I-95 SB DORCHESTER COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
4 395.24(c)(2)(iii), 395.30(b)(1), 393.45(b)(2) No
80702475 Jan 29, 2024 MD 3 CECILTON SCALE HOUSE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NJ0016220918 Jul 12, 2016 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC553345 common N
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Mar 2, 2007 MC553345-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Mar 20, 2006 MC553345 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Mar 16, 2006 MC553345-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0003631001 91X $750,000 Dec 20, 2020 On file ACTIVE
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0069241 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2019 Dec 21, 2020 CANCELLED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0069241 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2019 Dec 20, 2020 REPLACED
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 8453270 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2018 Dec 20, 2019 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 5068921311 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2017 Dec 20, 2018 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA0708661 BIPD/Primary Dec 13, 2016 Dec 20, 2017 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA0708661 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2015 Dec 13, 2016 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA0708661 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2015 Dec 20, 2016 CANCELLED
NORTHFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY WN086246 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2011 Dec 20, 2015 REPLACED
GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY MAC7480186 00 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2008 Dec 20, 2011 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY CT00017832 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2007 Dec 20, 2008 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 5572576 BIPD/Primary Apr 10, 2007 Dec 20, 2007 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 5572576 BIPD/Primary Feb 28, 2007 Apr 10, 2007 REPLACED
NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG MC00115-01 CARGO Feb 7, 2007 Mar 29, 2007 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG MC00115-01 CARGO Feb 7, 2007 Mar 29, 2007 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG MC00115-01 CARGO Feb 7, 2007 Feb 7, 2007 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 150 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 1, 2006 to Feb 28, 2007
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SFT 4070762 BIPD/Primary Mar 8, 2006 Oct 1, 2006 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 21, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 20, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Dec 7, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  4. Dec 20, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Dec 20, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  6. Dec 14, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. Dec 20, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  8. Dec 20, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  9. Dec 14, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Dec 13, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  11. Dec 20, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Dec 20, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Dec 16, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Dec 20, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Dec 16, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Dec 20, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Apr 10, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Mar 29, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG
  19. Mar 29, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG
  20. Mar 2, 2007
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  21. Feb 7, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEPENDENT TRUCKERS INS. CO., RRG
  22. Oct 10, 2006
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  23. Oct 10, 2006
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  24. Oct 10, 2006
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 143 days (through Mar 2, 2007)
  25. Oct 1, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
  26. Oct 1, 2006
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 150 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 28, 2007)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.24(c)(2)(iii) Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Hours of Service 1 0
395.30(b)(1) Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Hours of Service 1 0
395.3(a)(3)(ii) Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify LD TRANSPORTATION LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about LD TRANSPORTATION LLC

Is LD TRANSPORTATION LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. LD TRANSPORTATION LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1287446 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is LD TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety rating?
LD TRANSPORTATION LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has LD TRANSPORTATION LLC had?
7 roadside inspections are on file for LD TRANSPORTATION LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is LD TRANSPORTATION LLC's out-of-service rate?
LD TRANSPORTATION LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 20.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is LD TRANSPORTATION LLC based?
LD TRANSPORTATION LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 185 KEARNY AVE, PERTH AMBOY, New Jersey 08861. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does LD TRANSPORTATION LLC have valid operating authority?
LD TRANSPORTATION LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does LD TRANSPORTATION LLC operate?
LD TRANSPORTATION LLC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has LD TRANSPORTATION LLC had any crashes?
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for LD TRANSPORTATION LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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