DEPENDABLE ENTERPRISES INC
USDOT 2459153 • 235 WEST 1ST STREET SUITE 1 B, BAYONNE, NJ, 07002
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WPP1970246 | ON FILE | May 12, 2024 | May 12, 2025 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WPP2042617 | ON FILE | May 12, 2024 | May 12, 2025 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | SSKOF-5SZCRMEWGT- | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2023 | May 12, 2024 |
| SUTTON NATIONAL | BIPD/Primary | SSKOF-5SZCRMEWGT- 01 | REPLACED | May 12, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| SUTTON NATIONAL | BIPD/Primary | 5SZCRMEWGT | REPLACED | May 12, 2022 | May 12, 2023 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFXNJ001011-00 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2021 | May 12, 2022 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MC-000000552 | REPLACED | May 12, 2020 | May 12, 2021 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MC-000000552 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2020 | May 16, 2021 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MC-000000243 | REPLACED | May 12, 2019 | May 12, 2020 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MC-000000243 | REPLACED | May 12, 2018 | May 12, 2019 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8F271375 | REPLACED | May 12, 2015 | May 12, 2018 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 024058387 | REPLACED | May 12, 2015 | May 12, 2024 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 024058382 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2014 | Jun 6, 2015 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 064597607 | CANCELLED | May 12, 2014 | May 12, 2015 |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 024058382 | REPLACED | May 12, 2014 | May 12, 2015 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9223419 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | May 12, 2014 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CARGO | 9223419 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | May 12, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2042617 | CARGO | May 12, 2025 | May 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1970246 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2025 | May 12, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | SSKOF-5SZCRMEWGT- | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2024 | May 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 024058387 | CARGO | May 12, 2024 | May 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | SUTTON NATIONAL | SSKOF-5SZCRMEWGT- 01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SUTTON NATIONAL | 5SZCRMEWGT | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2023 | May 12, 2023 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFXNJ001011-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2022 | May 12, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MC-000000552 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2021 | May 16, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MC-000000552 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2021 | May 12, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MC-000000243 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2020 | May 12, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC-000000243 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2019 | May 12, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 8F271375 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2018 | May 12, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 024058382 | CARGO | Jun 6, 2015 | Jun 6, 2015 |
| CANCEL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 064597607 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2015 | May 12, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 024058382 | CARGO | May 12, 2015 | May 12, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | 9223419 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2014 | May 12, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | 9223419 | CARGO | May 12, 2014 | May 12, 2014 |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC849487 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 14, 2024 |
| MC849487 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2022 |
| MC849487 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2021 |
| MC849487 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS BROKER | DISMISSED | Jun 15, 2015 | — | Unknown |
| MC849487 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2015 |
| MC849487 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2015 |
| MC849487 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 27, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC849487 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 6, 2014 | — | 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
27 states • 81 inspections
Violation Summary (149 violations from 81 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 6 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | 0 | 5 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | 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:24 | 24 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F07 | 395.8F07 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F12 | 395.8F12 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(b) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (81 inspections)
Showing 50 of 81
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 17, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | LONGMONT | KEN PRATT BLVD AT S MAIN STREET | ...821165 | DEPENDABLE ENTERPRISES INC |
| Aug 21, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 81 | ...259650 | DEPENDABLE ENTERPRISES INC |
| Jan 16, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | Ref Marker: | — | DEPENDABLE ENTERPRISES INC |
| Nov 17, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I70 .80 MILES E OF MP 206 | ...KB8377 | DEPENDABLE ENTERPRISES INC |
| Dec 1, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 18, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2019 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2019 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 2, 2018 | VA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events