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Critical regulatory warnings
  • Common authority is currently revoked as of Oct 14, 2025 · Docket MC1110175.
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 230 days (since Oct 7, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

LOS CLASICOS LLC

USDOT 3428509 Active Based in UNION CITY, NJ
Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since Oct 7, 2025

BOC-3 agent

EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC

Power Units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections
28
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
38.5%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
2 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

LOS CLASICOS LLC is a motor carrier based in UNION CITY, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3428509. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 3 drivers, with 28 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 38.5%. 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.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier overview

LOS CLASICOS LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Union City, NJ. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (9) and MD (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (73.0% of violations); top code 393.201(a) (Frame - cracked/loose/broken) cited 3 times, 3 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; International, Volvo, and Reinke man are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance & contact

vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 38.5% vs 23.4% +15.1 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.31 vs 1.80 +0.51
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
100 MANHATTAN AVE STE 215
UNION CITY, NJ 07087
Phone: 6463549294
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 3428509
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 940,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 38.5% is well above the 10–15% national average.
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 282,997 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 282,997 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
38.5%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 282,997 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +38.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 13, 2025 to Jan 24, 2025 (11 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-05 2025-08

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
27 violations
9 OOS · 33.3%
Unsafe Driving
8 violations
1 OOS · 12.5%
Hours of Service
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
New York (NY) 9 3 33.3% Aug 26, 2025
Maryland (MD) 3 0 0.0% Jul 3, 2025
Vermont (VT) 2 0 0.0% May 20, 2025
Connecticut (CT) 1 1 100.0% May 27, 2025
US (US) 1 0 0.0% May 29, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 8
International 7
Fontaine 3
Freightliner 3
Reinke Man 3
Reitnouer 3
Trailer 3
Unknown 3
Dors 2
Foun 2
Recent Inspections (28 rows) View all 28 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85648894 Aug 26, 2025 NY 1 OSWEGATCHIE NY
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AZ956F · 3HSDZTZR3KN433808
5 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.47E No
85291173 Jul 16, 2025 NY 2 GOUVERNEUR NY
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AY967P · 3HSDZAPRXKN670190
1 393.55E-B No
85252676 Jul 11, 2025 NY 3 HASTINGS NY
FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER
NJ R51TAH · 13N25330561536223
1 392.2-SLLSIV No
85123555 Jul 3, 2025 MD 3 PERRYVILLE MD
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AY967P · 3HSDZAPRXKN670190
2 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
84960880 Jun 11, 2025 MD 1 PERRYVILLE MD
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AY967P · 3HSDZAPRXKN670190
2 393.48A-BIBD, 393.45D-B No
84793433 May 27, 2025 CT 2 GREENWICH SCALE
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AZ872L · 3HSDZTZR4LN849870
4 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-LLPL, 393.11A1-CSURR Yes
84754386 May 20, 2025 VT 2 GUILFORD TRUCK CHECK AREA
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AZ872L · 3HSDZTZR4LN849870
0 — No
84707704 May 12, 2025 NY 3 CHENANGO NY
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AY967P · 3HSDZAPRXKN670190
3 392.2-SLLSR, 395.24, 392.2-SLLIFTA No
84486211 Apr 17, 2025 NY 2 WATERTOWN NY
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AY967P · 3HSDZAPRXKN670190
4 392.9A2-C, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 395.3A2-HOSPD Yes
84278463 Mar 25, 2025 NY 2 FULTONVILLE NY
INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AZ872L · 3HSDZTZR4LN849870
5 393.118D-CDL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.55E-B Yes
84089079 Mar 10, 2025 MD 2 I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG66180 · 4V4NC9EH8LN237735
2 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.104B-C No
83225636 Nov 19, 2024 VT 3 LUNENBURG
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH56018 · 4V4NC9EG3FN191064
0 — No
82519483 Aug 26, 2024 NY 3 ny-lisle-(sb)
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AW164R · 1FUJCRCK14PM79953
0 — No
82421081 Aug 15, 2024 NY 2 ny-watertown-(sb)
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH56018 · 4V4NC9EG3FN191064
8 393.201(a), 393.207(a), 393.75(a)(1) Yes
82070812 Jul 8, 2024 NY 3 ny-wallkill-(wb)
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AW164R · 1FUJCRCK14PM79953
0 — No
81745314 May 29, 2024 US 1 DUMFRIES VA
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AH56018 · 4V4NC9EG3FN191064
0 — No
81224700 Mar 26, 2024 NY 2 HASTINGS NY
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AW164R · 1FUJCRCK14PM79953
0 — No
81207145 Mar 26, 2024 NY 2 ny-hastings-(sb)
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AX506F · 4V4NC9TH87N443873
3 393.78, 392.2, 396.3(a)(1) No
81053988 Mar 1, 2024 NY 1 TULLY NY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AY777L · 1XKWD49X45R075748
18 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-F, 396.3A1-BOS Yes
80858654 Feb 15, 2024 NY 1 VERONA NY
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AY967P · 4V4NC9GH17N456488
10 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LFTSI, 395.8E1PC Yes
80648440 Jan 18, 2024 OH 3 IR 77 SOUTH MP105
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FR5256 · 1XPBD49X8ND795625
1 392.2 No
80034870 Oct 29, 2023 MA 2 S-CHICOPEE
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AX506F · 4V4NC9TG5BN275657
3 393.110, 392.2, 393.104(b) No
79371772 Aug 9, 2023 NY 1 ny-watertown-rest-area-(sb)
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AY967P · 4V4NC9GH17N456488
14 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) Yes
79288448 Jul 31, 2023 CT 1 WINDSOR
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AW749Y · 4V4NC9EH9DN145065
20 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.11 Yes
79189677 Jul 18, 2023 PA 3 ON I99 N AT ITS INTERSECTION W
VOLV SEMI-TRAILER
NJ AW749Y · 4V4NC9EH9DN145065
0 — No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NY4028695700 Apr 3, 2024 NY 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
CT2100058777 Feb 10, 2021 CT 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
COMMON
MC1110175
Revoked
Granted Jan 21, 2025 Revoked Oct 14, 2025
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Oct 14, 2025 MC1110175 Common REVOKED Jan 21, 2025
MC Certificate Documents (2 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.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jan 28, 2025 MC1110175-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jun 29, 2020 MC1110175-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA CAR2900002635 BIPD/Primary Jul 27, 2025 Oct 7, 2025 CANCELLED
TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG STB03190 BIPD/Primary Apr 18, 2025 Jul 27, 2025 REPLACED
TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG STB03190 BIPD/Primary Jan 24, 2025 Apr 18, 2025 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 11 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 13, 2025 to Jan 24, 2025
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A02416660001 BIPD/Primary Jan 13, 2024 Jan 13, 2024 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0241666001 BIPD/Primary Jan 13, 2024 Jan 13, 2025 CANCELLED
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY CA03811336 BIPD/Primary Jan 13, 2022 Jan 13, 2024 REPLACED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CNJ0005224535-1 BIPD/Primary Nov 16, 2021 Jan 17, 2022 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CNJ0005224535-1 BIPD/Primary Nov 16, 2021 Jan 13, 2022 REPLACED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CNJ0005224535-1 BIPD/Primary Sep 24, 2021 Nov 16, 2021 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CNJ0005224535-1 BIPD/Primary Aug 10, 2021 Sep 24, 2021 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CNJ0005224535-1 BIPD/Primary Jun 25, 2021 Aug 10, 2021 REPLACED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CNJ0005224535-0 BIPD/Primary Apr 20, 2021 Jun 25, 2021 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CNJ0005224535-0 BIPD/Primary Jan 22, 2021 Apr 20, 2021 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CNJ0005224535-0 BIPD/Primary Sep 25, 2020 Jan 22, 2021 REPLACED
NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. CNJ0005224535-0 BIPD/Primary Jun 25, 2020 Sep 25, 2020 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 14, 2025
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Oct 14, 2025
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Oct 7, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
  4. Jul 27, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG
  5. Apr 18, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRAILBLAZERS INSURANCE COMPANY INC A RRG
  6. Mar 28, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Jan 21, 2025
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Jan 21, 2025
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  9. Jan 13, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jan 13, 2025
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 11 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 24, 2025)
  11. Jan 13, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jan 13, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jan 17, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  14. Jan 14, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Jan 13, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  16. Nov 17, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Nov 16, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  18. Sep 24, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Sep 24, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  20. Aug 10, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  21. Jul 1, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Jun 25, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  23. Apr 20, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  24. Apr 20, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  25. Jan 22, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
  26. Sep 25, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
PERRYVILLE MD MD 2 0
HASTINGS NY NY 2 0
GREENWICH SCALE CT 1 1
WINDSOR CT 1 1
S-CHICOPEE MA 1 0
I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY MD 1 0
CHENANGO NY NY 1 0
FULTONVILLE NY NY 1 1
GOUVERNEUR NY NY 1 0
MASSENA NY 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 10 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 5 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 5 3
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.201(a) Frame - cracked/loose/broken Vehicle Maintenance 3 3
393.53(b) Steering system components worn Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.95(a) Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.207(a) Suspension defective Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
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How to verify LOS CLASICOS LLC

  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 LOS CLASICOS LLC

Is LOS CLASICOS LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. LOS CLASICOS LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3428509 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 LOS CLASICOS LLC's safety rating? ▾
LOS CLASICOS LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has LOS CLASICOS LLC had? ▾
28 roadside inspections are on file for LOS CLASICOS LLC 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 LOS CLASICOS LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
LOS CLASICOS LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 38.5% (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 LOS CLASICOS LLC based? ▾
LOS CLASICOS LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 100 MANHATTAN AVE STE 215, UNION CITY, New Jersey 07087. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does LOS CLASICOS LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
LOS CLASICOS LLC 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 LOS CLASICOS LLC operate? ▾
LOS CLASICOS LLC self-reports 2 power units and 3 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 LOS CLASICOS LLC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for LOS CLASICOS LLC 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.

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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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