RALPH CLAYTON & SONS
Joins 59 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- 1 fatality on crash record 130 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
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TruckCodex risk summary — RALPH CLAYTON & SONS (USDOT 309317) 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: • 1 fatality on crash record — 130 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/309317/ As of: Oct 23, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 309317
Active
PARTNERSHIP
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Satisfactory rated
Partner: DOUGLAS R CLAYTON
Partner 2: LOIS KAPP
Construction
Based in NEPTUNE, NJ
FMCSA census as of Oct 23, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1% (better). Vehicle OOS 7.5% vs peer median 16% (better). n=3425 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
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.
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
309317
In FMCSA records since
Feb 3, 1988 (~38y)
Entity
PARTNERSHIP
Partner
DOUGLAS R CLAYTON
Partner 2
LOIS KAPP
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Construction
Fleet size
259 units
Drivers
185
Annual mileage
1,271,598 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (732) 751-7668
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1355 CAMPUS PARKWAY
NEPTUNE, NJ 07753
Mailing
PO BOX 3015
LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
309317
In FMCSA records since
Feb 3, 1988 (~38y)
Entity
PARTNERSHIP
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
1,271,598 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
7.5%
vs
23.4%
-15.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
6.7%
-6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.25
vs
1.80
-1.55
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19.2%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
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 | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 72 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 220 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 130 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 5 | 3 | 8 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 119 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 59 | 59 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.69% | 6.78% | — |
| 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%).
Power Units
259
Drivers
185
Inspections
119
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
7.5%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
4
130 all-time
Authorities
0
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 3,425 ACTIVE carriers operating 129–389 power units (±50% of this carrier's 259 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1%
Median across 3,425 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
7.5%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16%
Median across 3,425 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -8.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (34 months)
2023-10
2026-10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (NJ) | 59 | 5 | 8.5% | Oct 19, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.17 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 1.25 | 1 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (119 rows) View all 119 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89302329 | Oct 19, 2026 | NJ | 3 | SH 72 AND CR 554 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89151846 | Oct 1, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Adve
|
0 | — | No |
| 89101040 | Sep 25, 2026 | NJ | 2 | ROADSIDE |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 89099771 | Sep 25, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88664025 | Aug 11, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 528@571 |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LBL | No |
| 88634756 | Aug 7, 2026 | NJ | 2 | SPRINGFIELD REST AREA | — | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 88559114 | Jul 30, 2026 | NJ | 2 | CR 526 BYPASS |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Yes |
| 88531665 | Jul 27, 2026 | NJ | 3 | — |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Terr
|
0 | — | No |
| 88460171 | Jul 20, 2026 | NJ | 2 | ROADSIDE |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 88376608 | Jul 10, 2026 | NJ | 2 | LAKEWOOD TWP |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Adve
|
0 | — | No |
| 88330357 | Jul 6, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 539 @528 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Petr
|
3 | 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Yes |
| 88269588 | Jun 29, 2026 | NJ | 2 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Petr
|
0 | — | No |
| 88268725 | Jun 29, 2026 | NJ | 2 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88190245 | Jun 19, 2026 | NJ | 2 | SOUTH CLINTON AVE. |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 88057871 | Jun 5, 2026 | NJ | 2 | CR 526 BYPASS |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 88057834 | Jun 5, 2026 | NJ | 2 | CR 526 BYPASS |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Adve
|
0 | — | No |
| 88052650 | Jun 5, 2026 | NJ | 2 | CR 526 BYPASS |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Yes |
| 88017908 | Jun 2, 2026 | NJ | 2 | PISCATAWAY SCALE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.11A1-LCHL | No |
| 87846570 | May 14, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 528@571 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87668788 | Apr 23, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87606441 | Apr 11, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Adventure
|
0 | — | No |
| 87531712 | Apr 3, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87448777 | Mar 30, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 87449244 | Mar 23, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87449190 | Mar 20, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (130 rows) View all 130 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ0007172951 | Feb 9, 2026 | NJ | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0007102518 | Dec 10, 2025 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0006786117 | Mar 24, 2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0003472656 | Oct 31, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0002941515 | Oct 14, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0002134505 | Oct 4, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0024725242 | Apr 25, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0023191422 | Sep 18, 2023 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0023131207 | May 30, 2023 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0022933483 | Oct 27, 2022 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0022537160 | Jun 6, 2022 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0021185094 | Jun 29, 2021 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0019938728 | Oct 1, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0019934512 | Oct 1, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0019935629 | Oct 1, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0019933018 | Oct 1, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0019171674 | Apr 10, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0019121389 | Feb 25, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0018280486 | Nov 21, 2018 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0018283836 | Nov 1, 2018 | NJ | 0 | 6 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0018932759 | Sep 18, 2018 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0017345276 | Dec 19, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0017942854 | Dec 11, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0017362499 | Oct 13, 2017 | NJ | 1 | 1 | No | No | Fatal |
| NJ0017201503 | Jun 30, 2017 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NJ | NJ | 14 | 1 |
| PISCATAWAY SCALE | NJ | 10 | 0 |
| CR 526 BYPASS | NJ | 9 | 2 |
| UPPER FREEHOLD | NJ | 5 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | NJ | 4 | 0 |
| CR526 BYPASS | NJ | 3 | 0 |
| MILLSTONE | NJ | 3 | 0 |
| REED RECREATION AREA | NJ | 3 | 0 |
| 528@571 | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| COLTS NECK | NJ | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.134 | No/improper securement of roll/hook container | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(f) | Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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