ULTIMATE FOODS INC

USDOT 2043016 Active Based in LINDEN, NJ
Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Power Units
0
Drivers
16
Inspections
13
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
37.5%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
5 all-time
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

ULTIMATE FOODS INC is a motor carrier based in LINDEN, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2043016. 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 16 drivers, with 13 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 37.5%. 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.

Risk intelligence

ULTIMATE FOODS INC had 9 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 44.4%, which is above the national average of 19.0%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 14.0. 2 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.

Compliance & contact

vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0% vs 23.4% +1.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 37.5% vs 6.7% +30.8 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.89 vs 1.80 +1.09
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
2401 E LINDEN AVE
LINDEN, NJ 07036
Phone: 9084860800
Registration
USDOT 2043016
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 400,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 37.5% is well above the 10–15% national average.
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-03

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
New Jersey (NJ) 7 3 42.9% Mar 19, 2026
New York (NY) 2 1 50.0% Jul 28, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 4
Hino 3
Freightliner 2
Isuzu 2
Recent Inspections (13 rows) View all 13 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87357060 Mar 19, 2026 NJ 1 NJ
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
7 391.41A-MCPVI, 392.2-SLLMF, 393.80A Yes
86361227 Nov 18, 2025 NJ 3 FREEHOLD FIRE HOUSE
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86178236 Oct 28, 2025 NJ 3 HERBERTSVILLE CVI
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 391.41A-MCPC Yes
85386568 Jul 28, 2025 NY 1 BROOKLYN NY
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 393.75A3-TAOL, 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLEQP Yes
85337326 Jul 25, 2025 NJ 3
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 No
84874134 Jun 4, 2025 NJ 3 US 206 SB MOUNT OLIVE
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 391.41A-MCPC Yes
84310567 Mar 31, 2025 NY 1 BROOKLYN NY
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.9A-LSLI No
84077605 Mar 8, 2025 NJ 2 HERBERTSVILLE CVI
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
7 393.9A-HLLH, 390.21TB2-DOT, 390.21TB1-MC No
82929312 Oct 5, 2024 NJ 1 PISCATAWAY SCALE
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 393.9A-LCL, 391.41A-MCPC, 393.11A1-LIL No
80410452 Dec 16, 2023 NJ 1 PISCATAWAY SCALES
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 393.95(f), 393.9(a), 393.201(b) No
79752523 Sep 25, 2023 NJ 2 HERBERTSVILLE CVI
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.95(a) No
78591759 May 10, 2023 NJ 2 TINTON FALLS
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
78350198 Apr 13, 2023 NJ 2 nj-river-rd/-rutgers-stadium 6 391.41(a)(1), 393.11, 393.203(b) Yes
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NJ0007115701 Dec 27, 2025 NJ 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
NJ0002571230 Jul 26, 2024 NJ 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
NJ0020175439 Aug 1, 2020 NJ 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
NJ0016255649 Sep 3, 2016 NJ 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NJ0013165274 May 13, 2013 NJ 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 21, 2011
    oos
    Out-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
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
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
391.11(b)(4) No valid medical certificate Driver Fitness 1 0
391.41(a)(1) 391.41(a)(1) Driver Fitness 1 1
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.201(b) Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.203(b) Cab/body improperly secured to frame Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.55(d)(1) Coupling device/towing methods defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a) Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify ULTIMATE FOODS INC

  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.
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  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 ULTIMATE FOODS INC

Is ULTIMATE FOODS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. ULTIMATE FOODS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2043016 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 ULTIMATE FOODS INC's safety rating?
ULTIMATE FOODS INC 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 ULTIMATE FOODS INC had?
13 roadside inspections are on file for ULTIMATE FOODS INC 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 ULTIMATE FOODS INC's out-of-service rate?
ULTIMATE FOODS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 37.5% (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 ULTIMATE FOODS INC based?
ULTIMATE FOODS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2401 E LINDEN AVE, LINDEN, New Jersey 07036. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ULTIMATE FOODS INC have valid operating authority?
ULTIMATE FOODS INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does ULTIMATE FOODS INC operate?
ULTIMATE FOODS INC self-reports 16 drivers 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 ULTIMATE FOODS INC had any crashes?
5 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for ULTIMATE FOODS INC 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.

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