KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP
USDOT 189169 • 2829 16TH ST, NORTH BERGEN, NJ, 07047
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 7084580 (FAX-TG) | ON FILE | Nov 15, 2005 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D001A00186 | ON FILE | Feb 9, 2004 | Feb 9, 2005 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 4015970 | ON FILE | Feb 9, 2002 | Oct 31, 2002 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 7084580 (FAX-TG) | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2005 | Feb 11, 2007 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 3210903459 | CANCELLED | Nov 15, 2004 | Jun 7, 2006 |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | D001A00186 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2004 | Mar 10, 2005 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | D001A00095 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2003 | Feb 9, 2004 |
| PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ISAR07406319 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2000 | Feb 9, 2003 |
| PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ISARO7406319 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2000 | Feb 9, 2000 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 8898889 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2000 | Feb 9, 2000 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 8898889 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2000 | Feb 9, 2003 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2-731-001749-02 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 1999 | Feb 1, 1999 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA0124434 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 1999 | Dec 4, 1999 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA0124434 | CANCELLED | May 20, 1999 | Nov 4, 1999 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT273100174902 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 1999 | Mar 15, 2000 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA0124434 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1997 | May 20, 1999 |
| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | PTD 457 311 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1997 |
| ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | CARGO | PTD457311 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1997 | Nov 15, 2004 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | DXI 80348797 | CANCELLED | Aug 30, 1996 | Nov 2, 1997 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PPP 0422667 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1995 | Aug 30, 1996 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA 012 44 34 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 1995 | Oct 1, 1997 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA 0124434-00 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 1995 | Sep 1, 1995 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL 52 56 91 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1995 | Sep 1, 1995 |
| THE HOME INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MLP 9110019 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1994 | Oct 1, 1995 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41496970 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1993 | May 5, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 7084580 (FAX-TG) | CARGO | Feb 11, 2007 | Feb 11, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 7084580 (FAX-TG) | CARGO | Nov 15, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 3210903459 | CARGO | Jun 7, 2006 | Jun 7, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D001A00186 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2005 | Mar 10, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D001A00186 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2005 | Feb 9, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | PTD457311 | CARGO | Nov 15, 2004 | Nov 15, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | D001A00095 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2004 | Feb 9, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 8898889 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 9, 2003 | Feb 9, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. | ISAR07406319 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2003 | Feb 9, 2003 |
| CANCEL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 4015970 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 31, 2002 | Oct 31, 2002 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT273100174902 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 15, 2000 | Mar 15, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | PACIFIC EMPLOYERS INSURANCE CO. | ISARO7406319 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2000 | Feb 9, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 8898889 | BIPD/Excess | Feb 9, 2000 | Feb 9, 2000 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA0124434 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 1999 | Dec 4, 1999 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA0124434 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 1999 | Nov 4, 1999 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA0124434 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 1999 | May 20, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2-731-001749-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 1999 | Feb 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | DXI 80348797 | CARGO | Nov 2, 1997 | Nov 2, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | PTD 457 311 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA 012 44 34 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1997 |
| CANCEL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | PPP 0422667 | CARGO | Aug 30, 1996 | Aug 30, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | THE HOME INSURANCE CO. | MLP 9110019 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1995 | Oct 1, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL 52 56 91 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 1995 | Sep 1, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA 0124434-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 1995 | Sep 1, 1995 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 41496970 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 1995 | May 5, 1995 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC165964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2006 |
| MC165964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2005 |
| MC165964 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2005 |
| MC165964 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2000 |
| MC165964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 10, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2000 |
| MC165964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 1, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 18, 1997 |
| MC165964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC165964 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 15, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC165964 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 14, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC165964 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 20, 1983 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
28 states • 748 inspections
Violation Summary (56 violations from latest 100 of 748 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJBCM | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing universal joint bearing cap. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (748 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BROCKWAY | IH 094 EB | ...UR3070 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Dec 1, 2025 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NEW YORK-KINGS | Ref Marker: | ...up2167 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Sep 23, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LONG BEACH | SR-91 E/B TO I-710 N/B | ...VE3405 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Aug 5, 2025 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLE ELUM | I-90*074.50 | ...330895 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Jul 18, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINDSOR | 91-S | ...308284 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Oct 14, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LONG BEACH | 33.820622/-118.207070 | ...489369 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Sep 17, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENSBORO | 73 | ...VE3116 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Aug 15, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | COMPTON | CAROB ST/696FT E OF WILMINGTON AV | ...489371 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Jun 4, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RIVERSIDE | 33.948181/-117.386402 | ...UH6654 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Dec 20, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | KEARNY TOWN | I-95, N.J. TURNPIKE | ...128716 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Nov 13, 2023 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORWALK | 33.933467/-118.100753 | ...UM2720 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Oct 12, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEANECK TWP | I-95, N.J. TURNPIKE | ...MS5475 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| May 5, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | RUTHERFORD BORO | NJ 3 | ...308262 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Apr 28, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...136379 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Jan 20, 2023 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | RT91/1100FT E OF SANTA FE AV | ...LJ6202 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Dec 30, 2022 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker:95ix1m21099 | ...618315 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Nov 4, 2022 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RANCHO CUCAMONGA | RT15/4105FT N OF 4TH ST | ...489354 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Oct 16, 2022 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT105/210ft E of BUDLONG AV | ...330887 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Oct 4, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH BERGEN TWP | NJ 3 | ...S70937 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Dec 30, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT80/500ft W of DONNER PASS RD | ...449132 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Dec 24, 2021 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHOENIX | SR-51 NONCARD@M007 | ...284827 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Dec 23, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | RT60/500ft E of ROSEMEAD BL | ...138546 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Dec 11, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | RT5 SB/.3m N #4 TURN THROUGH | ...004509 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Nov 3, 2021 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOS ANGELES | RT 134 EB/250ft E of FOREST LAWN DR | ...161900 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
| Oct 28, 2021 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONTICELLO | ISTH 94 | ...HU1678 | KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP |
Compliance Timeline
52 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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