EL TORO EXPRESS INC
USDOT 2785468 • 8 CAMPUS DRIVE SUITE 105 #3070, PARSIPPANY, NJ, 07054
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-928223 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 23, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAL15372-01 | ON FILE | Dec 27, 2024 | Jul 26, 2025 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAL15372-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CGI-NJ-19-S0100800-02 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2023 | Jul 26, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CGI-NJ-19-S0100800-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2023 | Jul 26, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CGI-NJ-19-S0100800-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2022 | Jul 26, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CGI-NJ-19-S0100800-01 | REPLACED | Jul 26, 2022 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-CGI-NJ-19-S0100800-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2021 | Jul 26, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FEN-159100789 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2020 | Jul 26, 2021 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900002777 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2020 | Jul 26, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900002777 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2019 | Jan 26, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | ACP2900002777 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02031-18 | CANCELLED | Jan 2, 2019 | Jul 26, 2019 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02031-18 | REPLACED | Nov 17, 2018 | Jan 2, 2019 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02031-18 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2018 | Jan 16, 2019 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-02031-18 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2018 | Nov 17, 2018 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-01402-17 | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2017 | Aug 25, 2018 |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | BIPD/Primary | CHL 01-01402-17 | REPLACED | Jul 26, 2017 | Jul 26, 2018 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ARI1001610 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2017 | Jul 26, 2017 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ARI1001610 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2017 | Aug 6, 2017 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ARI1001610 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2017 | Apr 23, 2017 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP29003966 | CANCELLED | Feb 18, 2016 | Feb 18, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS057201 | REPLACED | Oct 29, 2015 | Feb 18, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL15372-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2025 | Jul 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | CAL15372-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 27, 2024 | Dec 27, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CGI-NJ-19-S0100800-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2024 | Jul 26, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CGI-NJ-19-S0100800-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2023 | Jul 26, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CGI-NJ-19-S0100800-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2023 | Jul 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CGI-NJ-19-S0100800-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CGI-NJ-19-S0100800-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2022 | Jul 26, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FEN-159100789 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2021 | Jul 26, 2021 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900002777 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2020 | Jul 26, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900002777 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2020 | Jan 26, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900002777 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2019 | Oct 4, 2019 |
| CANCEL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02031-18 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2019 | Jul 26, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02031-18 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2019 | Jan 16, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02031-18 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2019 | Jan 2, 2019 |
| CANCEL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02031-18 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2018 | Nov 17, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-01402-17 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2018 | Aug 25, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-01402-17 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2018 | Jul 26, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | ARI1001610 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2017 | Aug 6, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | ARI1001610 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2017 | Jul 26, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | ARI1001610 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2017 | Apr 23, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP29003966 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2017 | Feb 18, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS057201 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2016 | Feb 18, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-928223 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-928223 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC928223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2025 |
| MC928223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2025 |
| MC928223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 23, 2024 |
| MC928223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2023 |
| MC928223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2022 |
| MC928223 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 13, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC928223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2021 |
| MC928223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2020 |
| MC928223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2020 |
| MC928223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 18, 2019 |
| MC928223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2019 |
| MC928223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 20, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2019 |
| MC928223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2018 |
| MC928223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2018 |
| MC928223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2017 |
| MC928223 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 12, 2017 | REVOKED | Sep 7, 2021 |
| MC928223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2017 |
| MC928223 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 1, 2016 | REVOKED | May 1, 2017 |
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
9 states • 25 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from 25 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 10 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | 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:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(12) | 395.8(f)(12) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(h)(5) | 395.8(h)(5) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(4) | 395.8(f)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (25 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Elizabeth City | I-95 | ...JX8746 | EL TORO EXPRESS INC |
| Jun 28, 2024 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | Ashford | 84-E | ...LR2498 | EL TORO EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 14, 2017 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 26 events