WESTERN CARRIERS INC
NORTH BERGEN, NJ
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- Active insurance on file MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — WESTERN CARRIERS INC (USDOT 30924) 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 Officer(s): TAD FRANZMAN (Company officer); MICHAEL HODES (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • Active insurance on file — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/30924/ As of: Jul 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 75/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 75/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 5.3% (better). n=107384 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
2 active liability policies · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceMANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 2, 2026
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Process AgentNATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Truck tractors | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 28 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 5 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 33.33% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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
WESTERN CARRIERS INC is a corporation based in NORTH BERGEN, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 30924. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 4 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
WESTERN CARRIERS INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 44 years on FMCSA's records, based in North Bergen, NJ. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for broker (contract and common authority is revoked).
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in MD (3 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Driver Fitness (50.0% of violations); top code 391.41B10-MC (Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 107,384 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 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 |
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| Maryland (MD) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jan 6, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 5 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 2.40 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86760828 | Jan 6, 2026 | MD | 1 | PERRYVILLE MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.41B10-MC | Yes |
| 84310635 | Apr 3, 2025 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82456313 | Aug 22, 2024 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE CITY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80533534 | Jan 3, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80134492 | Nov 9, 2023 | NY | 2 | TRUCK INSPECTION SITE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| NJ0004558749 | Jul 8, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3813295300 | Oct 20, 2019 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0015268195 | Oct 1, 2015 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0011246140 | Nov 7, 2011 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA0009075341 | Feb 7, 2007 | LA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| VA0000119309 | Aug 23, 2006 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA0001558892 | Feb 27, 2004 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV0000001840 | Oct 8, 1998 | WV | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CTG98-064954 | Feb 18, 1998 | CT | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| PA2065554002 | Jun 25, 1992 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IL03936846 | Sep 8, 1990 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC133590 | common | INACTIVE | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 152601 1681832Y SMU 75 | 91X | — | Mar 2, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | 0869679 | 84 | — | Sep 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10127740 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2024 | Sep 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10127740 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2024 | Oct 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10127740 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10127740 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10127740 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10127740 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 4, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 2209267 | SURETY | — | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BDNSLW | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 2, 2012 | Mar 2, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AFN3885070 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 2, 2007 | Mar 2, 2012 | REPLACED |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | — | SURETY | — | Aug 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI-97000712-BOS | 34 | — | Jun 1, 2001 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3S 876 056-00 | SURETY | — | Mar 8, 1994 | Aug 1, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AFN-9646361 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 20, 1990 | Mar 2, 2007 | REPLACED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | AFN-9646361 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 20, 1990 | Dec 1, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 02TMFE3678 | CARGO | — | Aug 7, 1987 | Jun 1, 2001 | REPLACED |
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Mar 9, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 9, 2026authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 2, 2026insuranceCANCEL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2023insuranceCANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 6, 2023
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Oct 4, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 4, 2013
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Oct 1, 2013insuranceCANCEL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 2, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 1, 2007insuranceTERM/CANCL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 2, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 2 | 1 |
| BALTIMORE CITY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| TRUCK INSPECTION SITE | NY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC133590
common · INACTIVE · MC
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MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
84 policy on file
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY policy on file
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GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
SURETY policy on file
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THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
34 policy on file
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LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
SURETY policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 6,842 carriers served
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5 inspections
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11 reportable crashes
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How to verify WESTERN CARRIERS INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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