FOND DU LAC COLD STORAGE LLC
USDOT 2014310 • DBA: FDL EXPRESS • 41 SAW MILL POND ROAD, EDISON, NJ, 08817
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-709506 | REVOKED | Apr 10, 2013 | Jun 8, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-621-095465-01 | ON FILE | Jun 15, 2020 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 13 UUM JP7342 | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2010 | Apr 10, 2013 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 13 UEN AL3473 | CANCELLED | Mar 21, 2019 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 13 UEN AL3473 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2014 | Mar 21, 2019 |
| SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD | BIPD/Primary | 13 UEN AL3473 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2014 |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | S1937517 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | S1937517 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | S1937517 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 1, 2010 | Apr 10, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-621-095465-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2024 | Dec 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 13 UEN AL3473 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 13 UEN AL3473 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2019 | Mar 21, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY, LTD | 13 UEN AL3473 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S1937517 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2013 | Jun 30, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S1937517 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2013 | Jun 1, 2013 |
| NAMECHG | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 13 UUM JP7342 | CARGO | Apr 10, 2013 | Apr 10, 2013 |
| NAMECHG | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S1937517 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 10, 2013 | Apr 10, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-709506 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-709506 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC709506 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 23, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC709506 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2019 |
| MC709506 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 18, 2013 | REVOKED | Jun 8, 2020 |
| MC709506 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 1, 2010 | REVOKED | Apr 10, 2013 |
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
4 states • 112 inspections
Violation Summary (126 violations from latest 100 of 112 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | 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:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 2 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SLSS | Suspension - Leaf spring shifted | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25A-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.80-TEXTING | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(b) | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(c) | 390.21(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106(b) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (112 inspections)
Showing 50 of 112
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2026 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST ORANGE | I-280 | ...S51726 | FOND DU LAC COLD STORAGE LLC |
| Dec 2, 2025 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...S51724 | FOND DU LAC COLD STORAGE LLC |
| Nov 19, 2025 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTHBROOK | SHERMER RD | ...301942 | FOND DU LAC COLD STORAGE LLC |
| May 22, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINDEN CITY | I-95, N.J. TURNPIKE | ...900691 | FOND DU LAC COLD STORAGE LLC |
| Apr 11, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAYREVILLE BORO | US 9 | ...800768 | FOND DU LAC COLD STORAGE LLC |
| Feb 21, 2024 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WHEATON | ROOSEVELT RD | ...301905 | FDL EXPRESS |
| Oct 5, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | DENVILLE TWP | US 46 | ...NM3454 | FOND DU LAC COLD STORAGE LLC |
| Nov 2, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...MH9980 | FOND DU LAC COLD STORAGE LLC |
| Feb 23, 2021 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST CALDWELL TWP | FAIRFIELD AVE | ...S55561 | FOND DU LAC COLD STORAGE LLC |
| Jun 11, 2020 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 12, 2019 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 17, 2019 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 31, 2019 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 3, 2018 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2018 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2018 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2017 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2017 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2017 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events