UNCOMMON CARRIER INC
USDOT 290041 • 40 CAMPUS DRIVE, KEARNY, NJ, 07032
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-190952 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 7, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | C455847-4 | ON FILE | Nov 16, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI-93003967 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 14, 2011 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | C4558474 | CANCELLED | Oct 20, 2020 | Dec 12, 2022 |
| NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | C4558474 | REPLACED | Oct 20, 2020 | Nov 16, 2022 |
| NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | C455847-4 | REPLACED | Aug 30, 2019 | Oct 20, 2020 |
| NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | C455847-4 | CANCELLED | Aug 30, 2019 | Nov 13, 2020 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI97125579 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2008 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI97125579 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2008 | Feb 26, 2009 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 01 MXI 97122422 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2004 | Feb 11, 2008 |
| NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | C455847 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 1993 | Aug 30, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. | C4558474 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 12, 2022 | Dec 12, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. | C455847-4 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. | C4558474 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 16, 2022 | Nov 16, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. | C455847-4 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2020 | Nov 13, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. | C455847-4 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2020 | Oct 20, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. | C455847 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2019 | Aug 30, 2019 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI-93003967 | CARGO | Jan 14, 2011 | Jan 14, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI97125579 | CARGO | Feb 26, 2009 | Feb 26, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI97125579 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2009 | Jan 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 01 MXI 97122422 | CARGO | Feb 11, 2008 | Feb 11, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-190952 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC190952 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2024 |
| MC190952 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2022 |
| MC190952 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2020 |
| MC190952 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2005 | — | Unknown |
| MC190952 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 30, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC190952 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 16, 1987 | REVOKED | Dec 12, 2005 |
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
3 states • 45 inspections
Violation Summary (8 violations from 45 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.504(a) | Placarding - table 1 materials | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
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 (45 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 27, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BAYONNE CITY | NJ 440 (Joseph A Lefante Memorial Highway) | ...557115 | UNCOMMON CARRIER INC |
| Nov 14, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | TEANECK TWP | I-95, N.J. TURNPIKE | ...001414 | UNCOMMON CARRIER INC |
| Jul 16, 2021 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOUTH BRUNSWICK TWP | NJ 32 | ...555455 | UNCOMMON CARRIER INC |
| Nov 4, 2019 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2019 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2017 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2017 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2017 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 30, 2017 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2016 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 26, 2016 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2011 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2011 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2011 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 4, 2010 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2006 | NJ | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2005 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2003 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2003 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2003 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2002 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2000 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 3, 1999 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 1998 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events