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JD CARTON & SON INC

USDOT 264142 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: BRIAN CARTON Company officer 2: JOHN CARTON JR Household Goods Based in WHARTON, NJ Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Common (HHG) reinstated · Sep 28, 2018
Policy effective · Jun 4, 2025
Review these
  • Common (HHG) gap · 4735 days Inactive Oct 11, 2005 → reinstated Sep 28, 2018
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: BRIAN CARTON
Company officer 2: JOHN CARTON JR
Cargo: Household Goods
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — JD CARTON & SON INC (USDOT 264142)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): BRIAN CARTON (Company officer); JOHN CARTON JR (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Common (HHG) gap · 4735 days — Inactive Oct 11, 2005 → reinstated Sep 28, 2018

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA  INC. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/264142/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Recent changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Legal Name J D CARTON & SON INC → JD CARTON & SON INC · Jul 1, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. · 91X · $750,000

TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. · 34

2 active policies

BOC-3 agent

TRUCKERS NATIONWIDE INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 264142
In FMCSA records since Aug 29, 1985 (~40y)
MC / docket MC043161
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer BRIAN CARTON
Company officer 2 JOHN CARTON JR
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Household Goods
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 150,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (973) 781-1600
Email: [email protected]
Physical
105 W DEWEY AVENUE BLDG F UNIT 3
WHARTON, NJ 07885
Mailing
105 W DEWEY AVENUE SUITE 506
WHARTON, NJ 07885
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 264142
In FMCSA records since Aug 29, 1985 (~40y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 150,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 0 2 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units
2
Drivers
1
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
5 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

JD CARTON & SON INC is a corporation based in WHARTON, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 264142. 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 2 power units and 1 driver, with 1 roadside inspection on file. 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.

Carrier overview

J D CARTON & SON INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 1 driver, organized as a corporation, based in Wharton, NJ. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet); 1 driver.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (HHG) authority was inactive from Oct 11, 2005 to Sep 28, 2018 (4735 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.

Record Changes

    • Legal Name J D CARTON & SON INC JD CARTON & SON INC
      FMCSA Company Census
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
80534052 Jan 3, 2024 NJ 2 nj-summit/-sh-24-area
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
NJ XGCK77 · 1FVACWFC1JHJV7091
6 393.95(f), 392.8, 391.11(b)(4) No
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NJ0014144949 Jan 22, 2014 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0011028552 Jan 19, 2011 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0009208437 Sep 11, 2009 NJ 0 2 Yes No Injury
FL7328312504 Jan 16, 2004 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ1998003218 Aug 12, 1998 NJ 0 1 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC043161
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP0003747 91X $750,000 Jun 4, 2025 On file ACTIVE
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP0003747 34 — Jun 4, 2025 On file ACTIVE
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WPP2016890 CARGO — Jun 4, 2023 Jul 3, 2025 CANCELLED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WPP2016890 CARGO — Jun 4, 2023 Jun 4, 2025 REPLACED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WPP1973687 BIPD/Primary — Jun 4, 2022 Jul 3, 2025 CANCELLED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WPP1973687 BIPD/Primary — Jun 4, 2022 Jun 4, 2022 REPLACED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WPP1973687 BIPD/Primary — Jun 4, 2022 Dec 13, 2022 CANCELLED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WPP1973687 BIPD/Primary — Jun 4, 2022 Jun 4, 2025 REPLACED
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. MC-000000583 BIPD/Primary — Jun 4, 2021 Jun 4, 2022 REPLACED
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY MC-000000583 BIPD/Primary — Jun 4, 2020 Jun 4, 2021 REPLACED
GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. 018524715 CARGO — Jun 4, 2020 Jun 4, 2023 REPLACED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP0001106 BIPD/Primary — Jun 4, 2017 Jun 4, 2020 CANCELLED
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. TCP0001106 CARGO — Jun 4, 2017 Jun 4, 2020 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 3, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jul 3, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jun 4, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jun 4, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jun 4, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
  6. Dec 13, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Nov 18, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Jun 4, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
  9. Jun 4, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jun 4, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Jun 8, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Jun 4, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
  13. Sep 28, 2018
    authority
    REINSTATED — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Oct 12, 2006
    authority
    REVOKED — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Oct 12, 2006
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  16. Oct 11, 2005
    authority
    OUT OF SERVICE — HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  17. Oct 11, 2005
    oos
    Out-of-service order — 90 day failure to pay fine
  18. Oct 11, 2005
    authority gap
    Common (HHG) authority inactive: 4735 days (through Sep 28, 2018)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
391.11(b)(4) Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. Driver Fitness 1 0
391.41(a)(1) 391.41(a)(1) Driver Fitness 1 0
392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify JD CARTON & SON 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.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  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 JD CARTON & SON INC

Is JD CARTON & SON INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. JD CARTON & SON INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 264142 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 JD CARTON & SON INC's safety rating? ▾
JD CARTON & SON 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 JD CARTON & SON INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for JD CARTON & SON 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 JD CARTON & SON INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
JD CARTON & SON INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is JD CARTON & SON INC based? ▾
JD CARTON & SON INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 105 W DEWEY AVENUE BLDG F UNIT 3, WHARTON, New Jersey 07885. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does JD CARTON & SON INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. JD CARTON & SON INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC043161). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does JD CARTON & SON INC operate? ▾
JD CARTON & SON INC self-reports 2 power units and 1 driver 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 JD CARTON & SON INC had any crashes? ▾
5 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for JD CARTON & SON 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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