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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 110 days (since Jan 28, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC

WAYNE, NJ

USDOT 2779625 Active Based in WAYNE, NJ

TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC is a motor carrier based in WAYNE, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2779625. 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 2 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Wayne, NJ. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
7
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
4 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active

Active filings

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (2) and NY (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.0% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Volvo and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Jan 28, 2026 (110 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.00 vs 1.80 +0.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
Serves 19,363 carriers
Location & Contact
461 PARISH DRIVE
WAYNE, NJ 07470
Phone: 9739877709
Registration
USDOT 2779625
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 100,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 288,393 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
100%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 288,393 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +100 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-05 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
Pennsylvania (PA) 2 0 0.0% Apr 29, 2025
Massachusetts (MA) 1 0 0.0% Mar 6, 2026
New Jersey (NJ) 1 0 0.0% May 27, 2024
New York (NY) 1 1 100.0% Sep 16, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 7
Wabash National 5
Great Dane 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87224328 Mar 6, 2026 MA 2 H-MERRIMAC
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
6 396.3A1-F, 393.65C-FNS, 393.75A3-TAOL No
85837043 Sep 16, 2025 NY 2 IRVING NY
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A4-EENA, 393.9A-LSML Yes
84545228 Apr 29, 2025 PA 3 pa-sr0015-s.-williamsport-boro--
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84148896 Mar 14, 2025 PA 3
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81719181 May 27, 2024 NJ 3 I-287 NB
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
79714445 Sep 19, 2023 NY 2 ny-plainview---south-service-rd
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
78893436 Jun 13, 2023 PA 2 ON I80 W AT EXIT 274
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.16(a), 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MATBC0036972 Mar 6, 2026 MA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
MATBC0033738 Sep 12, 2024 MA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NJ0021135519 Jul 30, 2021 NJ 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
NJ0020509234 Feb 8, 2020 NJ 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Aug 11, 2015 MC925356-C CPL CERTIFICATE View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA864944794 BIPD/Primary Nov 15, 2025 Jan 28, 2026 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY 864944794 BIPD/Primary Oct 27, 2025 Nov 15, 2025 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0115307001 BIPD/Primary Nov 15, 2018 Oct 27, 2025 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0115307001 BIPD/Primary Nov 15, 2018 Nov 15, 2025 CANCELLED
COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP CHL 01-01640-17 BIPD/Primary Nov 15, 2017 Nov 15, 2018 REPLACED
SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC CAC 00001-06127-16 BIPD/Primary Nov 15, 2016 Nov 15, 2017 REPLACED
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2772551 BIPD/Primary Nov 15, 2015 Nov 15, 2016 CANCELLED
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2604819 BIPD/Primary Aug 5, 2015 Nov 15, 2015 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 28, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Nov 15, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  3. Nov 15, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Oct 28, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Oct 27, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Nov 15, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
  7. Nov 15, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
  8. Nov 15, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Nov 3, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Nov 15, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Aug 11, 2015
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
H-MERRIMAC MA 1 0
I-287 NB NJ 1 0
IRVING NY NY 1 1
ON I80 W AT EXIT 274 PA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 2 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT 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 TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC

Is TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2779625 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 TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC's safety rating?
TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT 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 TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC had?
7 roadside inspections are on file for TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT 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 TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC's out-of-service rate?
TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (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 TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC based?
TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 461 PARISH DRIVE, WAYNE, New Jersey 07470. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC925356). 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 TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC operate?
TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC self-reports 2 power units and 2 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 TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT INC had any crashes?
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for TRANS AMERICA FREIGHT 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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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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