WESTERN CARRIERS INC

NORTH BERGEN, NJ

USDOT 30924 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: TAD FRANZMAN Company officer 2: MICHAEL HODES Other (WINE, ALCOHOL) Based in NORTH BERGEN, NJ Insurance watch: HIGH Grade B · 75
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Mar 2, 2026
Review these
  • 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.
On file
  • 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
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: TAD FRANZMAN
Company officer 2: MICHAEL HODES
Cargo: Other (WINE, ALCOHOL)
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 5.3% (better). n=107384 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
HIGH · 35/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies · 1 cargo filing

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 30924
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer TAD FRANZMAN
Company officer 2 MICHAEL HODES
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Other (WINE, ALCOHOL)
Fleet size 8 units
Drivers 4
Annual mileage 146,039 mi
Contact & address
Physical
2220 91ST STREET
NORTH BERGEN, NJ 07047
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 30924
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 146,039 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 33.3% vs 6.7% +26.6 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.67 vs 1.80 -1.13
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
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
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%).

Power Units
8
Drivers
4
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
33.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
11
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
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.

Carrier overview

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).

Inspection profile

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.

Violation profile

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.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 33.3% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

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).

This carrier — Driver OOS
33.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 107,384 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +33.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
5.3%
Median across 107,384 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -5.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Maryland (MD) 3 1 33.3% Jan 6, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 5
Hyundai Translead 5
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
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
86760828 Jan 6, 2026 MD 1 PERRYVILLE MD
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 391.41B10-MC Yes
84310635 Apr 3, 2025 MD 2 PERRYVILLE MD
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82456313 Aug 22, 2024 MD 2 BALTIMORE CITY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
80533534 Jan 3, 2024 MD 2 I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80134492 Nov 9, 2023 NY 2 TRUCK INSPECTION SITE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
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
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
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
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  9. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  16. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  17. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  20. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  21. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  22. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  23. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  24. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  25. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  26. Mar 9, 2026
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  27. Mar 2, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE COMMERCE INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Oct 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Sep 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Oct 1, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Oct 1, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  32. Sep 6, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  33. Oct 4, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  34. Oct 1, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  35. Oct 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
  36. Oct 4, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  37. Oct 1, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
  38. Mar 2, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  39. Dec 1, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  40. Mar 2, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify WESTERN CARRIERS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about WESTERN CARRIERS INC

Is WESTERN CARRIERS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. WESTERN CARRIERS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 30924 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is WESTERN CARRIERS INC's safety rating?
WESTERN CARRIERS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has WESTERN CARRIERS INC had?
5 roadside inspections are on file for WESTERN CARRIERS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is WESTERN CARRIERS INC's out-of-service rate?
WESTERN CARRIERS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 33.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is WESTERN CARRIERS INC based?
WESTERN CARRIERS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2220 91ST STREET, NORTH BERGEN, New Jersey 07047. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does WESTERN CARRIERS INC have valid operating authority?
WESTERN CARRIERS INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does WESTERN CARRIERS INC operate?
WESTERN CARRIERS INC self-reports 8 power units and 4 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has WESTERN CARRIERS INC had any crashes?
11 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for WESTERN CARRIERS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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