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KAARS INCORPORATION

USDOT 1497395 • 2-70 PARKER AVE, TRENTON, NJ, 08609

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,497,395
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
State
New Jersey
Phone
6099542731
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
18,000
Physical Address
2-70 PARKER AVE, TRENTON, NJ, 08609
Contact
Phone: 6099542731

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 51.7%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 28.3 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
29
Violations
83
24 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
51.7%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
10.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
8

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
2
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 29 of 29 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 29 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (83 violations from 29 inspections)

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Violation Summary (83 violations from 29 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps713Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective405Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective404Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.112Tiedown not adjustable by driver40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60DGlazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDNSFifth wheel defective228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.128(b)(3)Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.71(h)(10)Fifth wheel defective218Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)20—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.11(b)(5)Not physically qualified227Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.9b(a)392.9b(a)22—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLITOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10—General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104F3-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.128B-CLWVCargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17A1-LRLDWRLamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.17B2-LTSDMLamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.17A1-LSLDMWRLamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55B-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.112-CCargo - Tiedown not adjustable10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17(b)Lamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(b)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106(b)Cargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(g)(3)390.21T(g)(3)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17Lamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.19(b)(2)390.19(b)(2)10—General/Admin

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
51.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
+28.3 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
10.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+3.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.86vs nat'l 1.80
+1.06 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (29 inspections)

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Inspection History (29 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 19, 202687336766PLYMOUTH TOWNSHIP PAPALevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLITNo
Feb 19, 202687365498NJNJLevel 1CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 14, 202687364523NJNJLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 22, 202686876327RoadsidePALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB2-DOT, 390.21TB1-MCNo
Jan 8, 202687361622NJNJLevel 1ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Dec 5, 202586505390ROADSIDENJLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.104F3-C, 393.128B-CLWV, 393.17A1-LRLDWRYes
Nov 15, 202586338031SPRINGFIELD REST AREA N/BNJLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK3391.41B10-MC, 393.17B2-LTSDM, 392.2-SLLTLYes
Oct 28, 202586176761PHILADELPHIA PAPALevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.17A1-LSLDMWRYes
Sep 17, 202585815717RIDGE PIKE ON RAMP TO 476 NORTPALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK9393.9A-LTSI, 393.78A-WS, 393.55B-BYes
Jul 29, 202585362660RoadsidePALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.60DNo
May 15, 202584705177LEVITTOWN PAPALevel 1CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK5396.9D2-FTF, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LLPLYes
Apr 1, 202584301059LANGHORNE PAPALevel 1CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.60C, 393.71H10-CDDSDNSYes
Nov 29, 202483290421RoadsidePALevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.60DNo
Oct 3, 202482854453HORSHAM PAPALevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.3(a)(1), 393.55(d)(1)Yes
Sep 16, 202482672037RT 13 @ PA TUNRPIKE ENTRANCEPALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2, 393.128(b)(3), 393.9(a)Yes
Jun 15, 202481888806SPRINGFIELDNJLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.95(a)No
Jun 3, 202481781773SH 72 AND 70NJLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.17(c), 393.17(b)Yes
Apr 16, 202481377608RoadsidePALevel 2PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.60(d), 393.128(b)(3), 393.71(h)(10)Yes
Feb 5, 202480805347400 E HUNTING PARK AVEPALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jan 18, 202480648781SR 276 MM 351.3 BENSALEM TWP-PALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.71(h)(10)Yes
Dec 7, 202380346517RT 611/I-276PALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.78, 396.9(d)(2)No
Nov 16, 202380195705OLD YORK RD/THE FAIRWAYPALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK9393.9(a), 391.41(a)(1), 393.78No
Nov 7, 202380120277EB 295 @ E LINCOLN HWYPALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9(a), 393.106(b), 393.112Yes
Oct 2, 202379822532US1 SB TOLL BRIDGEPALevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.95(a), 391.41(a)(1), 390.21T(g)(3)Yes
Sep 19, 202379710041ON BRISTOL PIKE AT ITS INTERSEPALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Jul 14, 202379176142RoadsidePALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.100(b), 393.17, 393.9(a)Yes
Jul 13, 202379149491EB 295 @ E LINCOLN HWYPALevel 1VOLVO STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.112, 393.60(d), 392.9b(a)Yes
Jul 6, 2023790887451800 BYBERRY RDPALevel 1ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Apr 12, 202378346534US1 S (M0359)PALevel 1—1393.60(d)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

17 total · 58.8% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

NJ3 · 1 OOS
EB 295 @ E LINCOLN HWY2 · 2 OOS
SH 72 AND 701 · 1 OOS
SPRINGFIELD REST AREA N/B1 · 1 OOS
1800 BYBERRY RD1
400 E HUNTING PARK AVE1
SPRINGFIELD1
ROADSIDE1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving10 · 2 OOS
Driver Fitness5 · 3 OOS

Recent Crashes

8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
8
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
8

Crash History (8 records)

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Crash History (8 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 4, 2021NJTOW00TRENTON CITYMERCER COUNTY 622...D13517KAARS INCORPORATION
Nov 12, 2020NJINJURY01————
Jul 30, 2019NJTOW00————
Jun 4, 2016NJTOW00————
Sep 7, 2012NJINJURY01————
Nov 16, 2010NJTOW00————
Mar 17, 2010NJTOW00————
Sep 1, 2007NJTOW00————

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
NJ-2022-0074-US1602Jan 25, 2022396.11(a); 396.17(a)$6,750Carrier

Compliance Timeline

9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 25, 2022
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $6,750
Case NJ-2022-0074-US1602 • 396.11(a); 396.17(a)
Jun 4, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 12, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 30, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 4, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 7, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 16, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 17, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 1, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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