PORT CARTERET TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2558829 • 760B PORT CARTERET DRIVE, CARTERET, NJ, 07008
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-892545 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 4, 2018 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NGO0001227 | ON FILE | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA600054A | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2023 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 133-7536161 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2022 | Mar 6, 2023 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-7512104 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2021 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTS0001126 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2018 | Dec 5, 2021 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AMC1001131 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2017 | Dec 5, 2018 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ARI1001131 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2017 | Dec 5, 2017 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ARI1001131 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2016 | Dec 5, 2017 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP29003132 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2015 | Dec 5, 2016 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP29003132 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2014 | Dec 5, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | NGO0001227 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2025 | Mar 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA600054A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2024 | Mar 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 133-7536161 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2023 | Mar 6, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-7512104 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | LTS0001126 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2021 | Dec 5, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1001131 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2018 | Dec 5, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | ARI1001131 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2017 | Dec 5, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | ARI1001131 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2017 | Dec 5, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP29003132 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2016 | Dec 5, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP29003132 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2015 | Dec 5, 2015 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC892545 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2018 |
| MC892545 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2017 |
| MC892545 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2016 |
| MC892545 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2015 |
| MC892545 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 10, 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
5 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (47 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2PK | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2I | Driver failed to manually add CMV power unit number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
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 (11 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2022 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Rt 495I Ref Mrkr 495 03021119 | ...BA8220 | PORT CARTERET TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 17, 2021 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | West Haven | 95-N | ...FU2989 | PORT CARTERET TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 25, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLAINS TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0315 N | ...786879 | PORT CARTERET TRUCKING LLC |
| Apr 24, 2020 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2017 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records