FALCON MESSENGER SERVICE INC
USDOT 2881021 • DBA: FMS TRUCKING • 1609 VAUXHALL ROAD SUITE 210, UNION, NJ, 07083
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-966808 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 16, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | GAT0005022 | ON FILE | Jun 26, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | GAT0005022 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA2433913-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2023 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TFS0000008 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2021 | Jun 20, 2023 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | LHT08024-02 | CANCELLED | Dec 12, 2020 | Jun 20, 2021 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | LHT08024-02 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2020 | Dec 12, 2020 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | LHT08024-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2019 | Jun 20, 2020 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | LHT08024-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 29, 2019 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | LHT08024-01 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AMC1002328 | CANCELLED | Sep 15, 2018 | Jun 20, 2019 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AMC1002328 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2018 | Jun 20, 2018 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AMC1002328 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2018 | Sep 15, 2018 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AMC1002328 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2018 | Sep 4, 2018 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AMC1002328 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2017 | Apr 8, 2018 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AMC1002328 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2017 | Jun 20, 2017 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AMC1002328 | CANCELLED | Jun 20, 2017 | Jun 20, 2018 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CP29004138 | REPLACED | Jun 20, 2016 | Jun 20, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GAT0005022 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GAT0005022 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ZURICH INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA2433913-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2025 | Jun 20, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | TFS0000008 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2023 | Jun 20, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | LHT08024-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2021 | Jun 20, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | LHT08024-02 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2020 | Dec 12, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | LHT08024-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2020 | Jun 20, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | LHT08024-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2019 | Aug 29, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | LHT08024-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2019 | Aug 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1002328 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2019 | Jun 20, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1002328 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2018 | Sep 15, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1002328 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 4, 2018 | Sep 4, 2018 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1002328 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2018 | Jun 20, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1002328 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2018 | Jun 20, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1002328 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2018 | Apr 8, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CP29004138 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2017 | Jun 20, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1002328 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2017 | Jun 20, 2017 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC966808 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2025 |
| MC966808 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 24, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2021 |
| MC966808 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2020 |
| MC966808 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 26, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2020 |
| MC966808 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2019 |
| MC966808 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2019 |
| MC966808 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 24, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2019 |
| MC966808 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2018 |
| MC966808 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2016 | — | 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
6 states • 22 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from 22 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-OOS | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | 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:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.24(b) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(b) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2025 | NJ | FATAL | 1 | 2 | EAST WINDSOR | I-95 Secondary | ...W63341 | FALCON MESSENGER SERVICE INC |
| Oct 5, 2020 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2018 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records