POLAR EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 3084011 • 192 OCEAN AVE, LAURENCE HBR, NJ, 08879
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-068290 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 12, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTKS0000211-01 | ON FILE | Feb 12, 2023 | Feb 17, 2024 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTKS0000211-01 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2023 | Feb 12, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTKS0000211-00 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2022 | Feb 12, 2023 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTKS0000211-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2022 | Feb 18, 2023 |
| RIVERPORT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QTA4AK0000688-10 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2021 | Feb 12, 2022 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC20020694 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC20020694 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2020 | Jan 16, 2021 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0420662 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 2019 | Feb 12, 2020 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0420662 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2019 | Sep 11, 2019 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ARI1002176 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2018 | Feb 12, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTKS0000211-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2024 | Feb 17, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTKS0000211-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2024 | Feb 12, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTKS0000211-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2023 | Feb 18, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTKS0000211-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2023 | Feb 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | RIVERPORT INSURANCE COMPANY | QTA4AK0000688-10 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2022 | Feb 12, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC20020694 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2021 | Feb 13, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC20020694 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2021 | Jan 16, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0420662 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2020 | Feb 12, 2020 |
| CANCEL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0420662 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2019 | Sep 11, 2019 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | ARI1002176 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2019 | Feb 12, 2019 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC068290 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 22, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2024 |
| MC068290 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2023 |
| MC068290 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2021 |
| MC068290 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2021 |
| MC068290 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2019 |
| MC068290 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 16, 2018 | — | 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 • 58 inspections
Violation Summary (63 violations from 58 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TSV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HCM | Hubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (58 inspections)
Showing 50 of 58
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | EAST BRUNSWICK | I-95 | ...HV7884 | POLAR EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jul 17, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OLD BRIDGE TWP | NJ 35 | ...BX9173 | POLAR EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 3, 2022 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAINESPORT TWP | ROUTE 541 | ...S55376 | POLAR EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 4, 2021 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST BRUNSWICK TWP | NJ 18 | ...KL6175 | POLAR EXPRESS TRANSPORT LLC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records