SARANDA EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3284858 • 200 PATERSON PLANK ROAD, EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ, 07073
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-1039223 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 23, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AMC1003380 | ON FILE | May 25, 2024 | May 25, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AMC1003380 | CANCELLED | May 25, 2023 | May 25, 2024 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AMC1003380 | CANCELLED | May 25, 2022 | May 25, 2023 |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | CAL09711-01 | CANCELLED | May 25, 2021 | May 25, 2022 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA2180826 | REPLACED | Nov 28, 2020 | May 25, 2021 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA02180826 | REPLACED | May 29, 2020 | Nov 28, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1003380 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2025 | May 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1003380 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2024 | May 25, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | AMC1003380 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2023 | May 25, 2023 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | CAL09711-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2022 | May 25, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2180826 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2021 | May 25, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA02180826 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 28, 2020 | Nov 28, 2020 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1039223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 23, 2025 |
| MC1039223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2024 |
| MC1039223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 19, 2023 |
| MC1039223 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 26, 2022 |
| MC1039223 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 23, 2020 | — | 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
5 states • 19 inspections
Violation Summary (62 violations from 19 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 5 | 5 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(b) | Hub/bearing defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(e) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817(a) | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (19 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records