BAL TRANSPORT INC
WARREN, NJ
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 23.7% vs peer 0.00% Details →
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TruckCodex risk summary — BAL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 2886598) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 23.7% vs peer 0.00% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2886598/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 23.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=144027 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 64 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 36 | 36 | 4 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 22.22% | 0% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
BAL TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in WARREN, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2886598. 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 7 power units and 9 drivers, with 64 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 23.7%. 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.
BAL TRANSPORT INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 9 drivers, based in Warren, NJ. Across 36 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 22.2% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
36 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in NJ (36 stops).
22.2% out-of-service rate, near the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (15.6% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 17 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; Pola, Kenworth, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 144,027 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (NJ) | 36 | 8 | 22.2% | Jun 24, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Polar | 47 | |
| Kenworth | 24 | |
| Peterbilt | 20 | |
| Heil | 7 | |
| Volvo | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Kens | 3 | |
| Heil Co., | 1 | |
| International | 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 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | — | 7.44 | 7 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (64 rows) View all 64 →
| Inspection # | Date | State ▼ | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| sms-78274351 | Jan 1, 2020 | NJ | 2 | nj-linden-(roadside) | — | 1 | — | No |
| 88233353 | Jun 24, 2026 | NJ | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 87935101 | May 22, 2026 | NJ | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87668654 | Apr 21, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87368382 | Jan 12, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87366424 | Mar 9, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 172.200A-HMSPSNSP | No |
| 87365961 | Mar 6, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87362466 | Jan 23, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LTSI | No |
| 87356246 | Jan 12, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86629002 | Dec 19, 2025 | NJ | 2 | METLIFE LOT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55C1-B, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 86580369 | Dec 15, 2025 | NJ | 2 | HERBERTSVILLE CVI |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
11 | 393.55D3-B, 393.55C1-B, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86156848 | Oct 24, 2025 | NJ | 1 | PISCATAWAY SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Kens
|
9 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 85966655 | Oct 4, 2025 | NJ | 2 | HERBERTSVILLE CVI |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 396.3A1-STLT, 393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 85936916 | Oct 1, 2025 | NJ | 1 | METLIFE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.9A-LBL | Yes |
| 85789261 | Sep 15, 2025 | NJ | 2 | NSO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85789256 | Sep 15, 2025 | NJ | 2 | PISCATAWAY SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Kens
|
0 | — | No |
| 85789254 | Sep 15, 2025 | NJ | 2 | PISCATAWAY SCALE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85337338 | Jul 25, 2025 | NJ | 1 | METLIFE STADIUM |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
12 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45D-BAAL, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 85100077 | Jun 30, 2025 | NJ | 2 | COLTS NECK |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Kens
|
1 | 390.19A2 | No |
| 84500833 | Apr 26, 2025 | NJ | 2 | HERBERTSVILLE CVI |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 392.2-SLLEWG1, 393.9A-LBL, 396.9D2-FTF | No |
| 84455888 | Apr 18, 2025 | NJ | 2 | LINDEN TWP |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84455861 | Apr 18, 2025 | NJ | 2 | S WOOD AVE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 84179626 | Mar 19, 2025 | NJ | 2 | COLTS NECK |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.78 | No |
| 84024802 | Mar 3, 2025 | NJ | 1 | PISCATAWAY SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
8 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.203C-CBP | Yes |
| 83982163 | Feb 26, 2025 | NJ | 2 | METLIFE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ0024905119 | May 8, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0024900777 | Jan 5, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0023131401 | May 18, 2023 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0018185620 | Jun 18, 2018 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0016534162 | Oct 21, 2016 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PISCATAWAY SCALE | NJ | 7 | 2 |
| METLIFE | NJ | 6 | 1 |
| NJ | NJ | 6 | 0 |
| HERBERTSVILLE CVI | NJ | 4 | 1 |
| LINDEN TWP | NJ | 4 | 0 |
| ALLAMUCHY REST AREA | NJ | 3 | 0 |
| SOUTH WOOD AVE | NJ | 3 | 2 |
| ALLAMUCHY | NJ | 2 | 1 |
| COLTS NECK | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| HERBERTSVILLE SCALE | NJ | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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