D & C VARGAS TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1998793 • 700 1ST STREET, HARRISON, NJ, 07029
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-708108 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 12, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-NJ-19-S0347090-00 | ON FILE | Feb 7, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA 8277483 | ON FILE | Oct 14, 2011 | May 15, 2012 |
Insurance History (29 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CWH-NJ-19-S0347090-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA992785106 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24020558 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 2024 | Feb 7, 2025 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC24020558 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1765399 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2020 | Feb 7, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1801019-00 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2019 | Feb 7, 2020 |
| GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CRC541000020 02 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2018 | Feb 7, 2019 |
| GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CRC541000020 01 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2017 | Feb 7, 2018 |
| GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | CRC541000020 00 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2016 | Feb 7, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB000689 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2015 | Feb 7, 2016 |
| OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 73TRB000689 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2015 | Feb 7, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS028904 | CANCELLED | Mar 5, 2014 | Feb 7, 2015 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS028904 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2014 | Apr 7, 2014 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS028904 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2014 | Mar 5, 2014 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013CP0128100 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 2013 | Feb 7, 2014 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 013CP0079500 | REPLACED | Feb 7, 2012 | Feb 7, 2013 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8277483 | REPLACED | Oct 14, 2011 | Feb 7, 2012 |
| TOWER NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAC0003756 | REPLACED | Jun 22, 2011 | Oct 14, 2011 |
| TOWER NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAC0003756 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2011 | Oct 19, 2011 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 069 57 68 | CANCELLED | May 17, 2011 | Jun 22, 2011 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 069 57 68 | REPLACED | May 17, 2011 | Jun 22, 2011 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 069 57 68 | REPLACED | May 17, 2011 | May 17, 2011 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 069 57 68 | REPLACED | Feb 15, 2011 | May 17, 2011 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 069 57 68 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2011 | Jun 15, 2011 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CARGO | BA 069 57 68 | CANCELLED | Feb 15, 2011 | May 25, 2011 |
| NORTHFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN028624 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| NORTHFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN028624 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2010 | Feb 15, 2011 |
| NORTHFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN028624 | REPLACED | Mar 26, 2010 | Feb 15, 2011 |
| NORTHFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WN028624 | CANCELLED | Mar 26, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-NJ-19-S0347090-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2026 | Mar 16, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-NJ-19-S0347090-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA992785106 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2026 | Feb 7, 2026 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24020558 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2025 | Feb 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC24020558 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 |
| CANCEL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA1765399 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2024 | Feb 7, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1801019-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2020 | Feb 7, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CRC541000020 02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2019 | Feb 7, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CRC541000020 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2018 | Feb 7, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | GUIDEONE SPECIALTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | CRC541000020 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2017 | Feb 7, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRB000689 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2016 | Feb 7, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS028904 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2015 | Feb 7, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 73TRB000689 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2015 | Feb 7, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS028904 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2014 | Apr 7, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS028904 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2014 | Mar 5, 2014 |
| CANCEL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0128100 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2014 | Feb 7, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0079500 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2013 | Feb 7, 2013 |
| CANCEL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8277483 | CARGO | May 15, 2012 | May 15, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8277483 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2012 | Feb 7, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | TOWER NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAC0003756 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2011 | Oct 19, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | TOWER NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAC0003756 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2011 | Oct 14, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 069 57 68 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2011 | Jun 22, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 069 57 68 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2011 | Jun 22, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 069 57 68 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2011 | Jun 15, 2011 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 069 57 68 | CARGO | May 25, 2011 | May 25, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 069 57 68 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2011 | May 17, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 069 57 68 | BIPD/Primary | May 17, 2011 | May 17, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | WN028624 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | WN028624 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | WN028624 | CARGO | Feb 15, 2011 | Feb 15, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHFIELD INSURANCE COMPANY | WN028624 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2011 | Feb 15, 2011 |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC708108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2026 |
| MC708108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2025 |
| MC708108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2024 |
| MC708108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2024 |
| MC708108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2019 |
| MC708108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2015 |
| MC708108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2014 |
| MC708108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 22, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2011 |
| MC708108 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2011 |
| MC708108 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 8, 2010 | — | Unknown |
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
12 states • 56 inspections
Violation Summary (99 violations from 56 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 7 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 5 | 5 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRTC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4-DEN | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (56 inspections)
Showing 50 of 56
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
23 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (23 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | BELLEMONT | I40@ MP 185 | ...FP1944 | D & C VARGAS TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 8, 2025 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MUNDS PARK | I-17 nonCard @ M310 | ...GB8027 | D & C VARGAS TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 15, 2024 | OK | FATAL | 1 | 0 | DEPEW | I-44 WESTBOUND | ...FP7204 | D & C VARGAS TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 16, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST ELMO | I70 EB MM 75 | ...V75153 | D & C VARGAS TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 11, 2022 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | AFTON | I-44 | ...GG7773 | D & C VARGAS TRANSPORT INC |
| Apr 12, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2017 | AZ | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2016 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2016 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 11, 2016 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2016 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 7, 2015 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2015 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 28, 2015 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2015 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 4, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2014 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 12, 2013 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2013 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2012 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 8, 2011 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
55 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 55 events