CARDENAS TRUCKS CORP
USDOT 2585280 • 9 WAKEMAN AVE, NEWARK, NJ, 07104
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-906415 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 14, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAL15958-01 | ON FILE | Nov 17, 2024 | Nov 17, 2025 |
Insurance History (30 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR2900000354 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2024 | Nov 17, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR2900000354 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2024 | Aug 11, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR2900000354 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR2900000354 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2023 | Apr 2, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR2900000354 | CANCELLED | Apr 18, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | CAR2900000354 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2022 | Apr 18, 2023 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA959169458 | CANCELLED | Jul 18, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA959169458 | REPLACED | Jul 18, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900003252 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900003252 | REPLACED | May 1, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900003252 | CANCELLED | Mar 16, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900003252 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900003252 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2021 | Feb 11, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900003252 | CANCELLED | May 11, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900003252 | REPLACED | May 1, 2021 | May 11, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900003252 | NAME CHANGED | May 1, 2021 | Jun 14, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900003252 | CANCELLED | Feb 3, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900003252 | CANCELLED | Nov 26, 2020 | Feb 3, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900003252 | CANCELLED | Jul 29, 2020 | Nov 26, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900003252 | CANCELLED | May 23, 2020 | Jul 29, 2020 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1611112 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2020 | May 3, 2020 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0787645 | CANCELLED | Jun 4, 2019 | Feb 3, 2020 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0787645 | REPLACED | Jun 4, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0314194 | REPLACED | Jan 15, 2019 | Jun 4, 2019 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0314194 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2019 | Jul 10, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900002119 | CANCELLED | Nov 28, 2018 | Jan 2, 2019 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900001961 | CANCELLED | May 4, 2018 | Jun 20, 2018 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | CAL05094 | CANCELLED | Mar 24, 2017 | Mar 24, 2018 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | CAL05094 | CANCELLED | Mar 21, 2016 | Mar 21, 2017 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | CAL05094 | CANCELLED | Mar 19, 2015 | Mar 19, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL15958-01 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2025 | Nov 17, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900000354 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2024 | Nov 17, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900000354 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2024 | Aug 11, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900000354 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2024 | Jun 5, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900000354 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2024 | Apr 2, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900000354 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2023 | Nov 17, 2023 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | CAR2900000354 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 18, 2023 | Apr 18, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA959169458 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2022 | Dec 5, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA959169458 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003252 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2022 | Jul 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003252 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2022 | Jul 18, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003252 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003252 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 16, 2022 | Mar 16, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003252 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2022 | Feb 11, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003252 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2021 | Aug 6, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003252 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2021 | Jun 14, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003252 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2021 | May 11, 2021 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003252 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003252 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2021 | Feb 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003252 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 26, 2020 | Nov 26, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003252 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2020 | Jul 29, 2020 |
| CANCEL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA1611112 | BIPD/Primary | May 3, 2020 | May 3, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0787645 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2020 | Feb 3, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0787645 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2020 | Jan 6, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0314194 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2019 | Jul 10, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0314194 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2019 | Jun 4, 2019 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900002119 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2019 | Jan 2, 2019 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900001961 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2018 | Jun 20, 2018 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | CAL05094 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2018 | Mar 24, 2018 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | CAL05094 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2017 | Mar 21, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | CAL05094 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2016 | Mar 19, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-906415 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-906415 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-906415 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-906415 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-906415 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (24 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2025 |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2024 |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2024 |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 17, 2024 |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2024 |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2023 |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2023 |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2022 |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 19, 2022 |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 2022 |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2022 |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2021 |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 11, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 14, 2021 |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 6, 2021 |
| MC906415 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 30, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2020 |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 2, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2020 |
| MC906415 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 9, 2020 | REVOKED | Feb 9, 2021 |
| MC906415 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 12, 2019 | REVOKED | May 11, 2020 |
| MC906415 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 28, 2018 | REVOKED | Jan 8, 2019 |
| MC906415 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 4, 2018 | REVOKED | Jun 26, 2018 |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2017 |
| MC906415 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2016 |
| MC906415 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 14, 2015 | REVOKED | Apr 2, 2018 |
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
8 states • 41 inspections
Violation Summary (51 violations from 41 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 2 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2I-ELDUN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV power unit number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8C-HOSF | RODS not accurate | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (41 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BRECKNOCK TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...582345 | CARDENAS TRUCKS CORP |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events