SCHAFFER HOMES NJ LLC
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- Census status: Inactive FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.
- Prior insurance gap · 98 days Nov 3, 2020 → Feb 9, 2021
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- BOC-3 process agent on file DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SCHAFFER HOMES NJ LLC (USDOT 3130563) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Inactive Officer(s): DEAN BUNCOMBE (Company officer); TONIA LEWIS (Company officer 2) Blockers: • Census status: Inactive — FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering. Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 98 days — Nov 3, 2020 → Feb 9, 2021 • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3130563/ As of: Jul 19, 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 D
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 48/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
D
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade D
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 48/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Census status is Inactive — confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 5.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=113975 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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: Do not book.
Recent changes
- Status ACTIVE → INACTIVE · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No active policies on file.
Company profile
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.
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 22 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 30.77% | — |
| 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
SCHAFFER HOMES NJ LLC is a motor carrier based in HACKENSACK, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3130563. The carrier carries the FMCSA status Inactive, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 7 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
SCHAFFER HOMES NJ LLC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 7 drivers, with 5 years on FMCSA's records, based in Hackensack, NJ. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 37.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 167% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NJ (11) and NY (5), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
37.5% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (45.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 22 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Kens, Kenworth, and Petr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 113,975 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 3, 2020 to Feb 9, 2021 (98 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 status change
Record Changes
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Status ACTIVE INACTIVESeen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (NJ) | 11 | 3 | 27.3% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 2, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 8 | |
| Kens | 5 | |
| Petr | 3 | |
| Peterbilt | 3 |
Recent Inspections (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87358689 | Jan 16, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87361955 | Jan 8, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.75G-TAOW, 393.9A-LHLI, 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Yes |
| 84345786 | Apr 2, 2025 | NY | 2 | SLATE HILL NY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.30-B, 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 83982004 | Feb 26, 2025 | NJ | 3 | SHOULDER |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Kens
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2 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 83955408 | Feb 24, 2025 | NJ | 2 | KNOWLTON SCALES |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Kens
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5 | 393.75A1-TEPBM, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.60B | No |
| 83955379 | Feb 24, 2025 | NJ | 3 | KNOWLTON SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Petr
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1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 83787087 | Feb 4, 2025 | NJ | 2 | GREENWICH SCALES EB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Petr
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4 | 392.9AA1, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLUCR | Yes |
| 83610725 | Jan 14, 2025 | NJ | 3 | GREENWICH WEIGHT STATION EB |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Kens
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0 | — | No |
| 83250808 | Nov 25, 2024 | NJ | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Petr
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 83014643 | Oct 25, 2024 | NJ | 2 | ROCKAWAY MALL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Kens
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10 | 393.75G-TAOW, 393.75G-LOAD, 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Yes |
| 82755010 | Sep 24, 2024 | NJ | 3 | BETHLEHEM |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21T(b) | No |
| 82483095 | Aug 22, 2024 | NY | 2 | ORANGETOWN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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13 | 393.100(b), 392.2, 392.16(a) | Yes |
| 82239837 | Jul 25, 2024 | NJ | 2 | nj-sh-3/-met-life |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Kens
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6 | 392.2, 393.95(f), 392.8 | No |
| 82198376 | Jul 18, 2024 | NY | 2 | STATEN ISLAND NY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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11 | 393.75(g), 383.23(a)(2), 393.75(a)(1) | Yes |
| 82198132 | Jul 18, 2024 | NY | 2 | STATEN ISLAND NY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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10 | 393.100(b), 392.2, 390.21T(b)(1) | Yes |
| 81539385 | May 1, 2024 | NY | 3 | SLATE HILL NY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2, 390.21T(b)(1), 390.19(b)(2) | No |
| 81373446 | Apr 6, 2024 | NJ | 2 | KNOWLTON SCALE FACILITY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| 81293439 | Apr 6, 2024 | NJ | 2 | KNOWLTON SCALE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.95(f), 393.78, 392.2 | No |
| 81124802 | Mar 12, 2024 | NY | 2 | ny-mid-hudson-bridge-(toll-plaza) |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | 393.75(a), 393.9(a), 393.95(f) | Yes |
| 81045111 | Mar 6, 2024 | NY | 2 | NEWBURGH BEACON BRIDGE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2, 390.21(b), 393.60(d) | No |
| 80114208 | Nov 6, 2023 | NJ | 2 | ROCKAWAY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2, 393.203(c) | No |
| 78737222 | May 25, 2023 | NJ | 2 | SH 3 WB |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ0024102874 | Feb 8, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3940089100 | Jun 22, 2022 | NY | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| NYSP43957650 | Apr 7, 2022 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3916124400 | Dec 17, 2021 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
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 | MC1133191 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900003699 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 9, 2021 | May 13, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 98 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 3, 2020 to Feb 9, 2021 | ||||||
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA1822156 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 14, 2020 | Nov 3, 2020 | NAME CHANGED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 12, 2022
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Dec 12, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 1, 2022oosOut-of-service order — 90 day failure to pay fine
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May 25, 2022enforcementEnforcement case NJ-2022-0137-NJ6042 — $11,560
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May 13, 2021insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Nov 3, 2020insuranceNAMECHG — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 3, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 3, 2020insurance gapCoverage gap: 98 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 9, 2021)
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May 6, 2019oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| KNOWLTON SCALE | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 2 | 1 |
| SLATE HILL NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| STATEN ISLAND NY | NY | 2 | 2 |
| BETHLEHEM | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| GREENWICH SCALES EB | NJ | 1 | 1 |
| GREENWICH WEIGHT STATION EB | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| KNOWLTON SCALE FACILITY | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| KNOWLTON SCALES | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| ROCKAWAY | NJ | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 31 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 390.19(b)(2) | 390.19(b)(2) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1133191
common · INACTIVE · MC
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STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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4 reportable crashes
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How to verify SCHAFFER HOMES NJ LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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