VM CARGO LLC
USDOT 3627873 • 522 GEORGIA TAVERN RD, HOWELL, NJ, 07731
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
3,627,873
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
9088783170
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
126,392
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
522 GEORGIA TAVERN RD, HOWELL, NJ, 07731
Contact
Phone: 9088783170
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Oct 5, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1241763 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04160769 | ON FILE | Oct 5, 2021 | Oct 5, 2021 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04160769 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2021 | Oct 5, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA04160769 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2024 | Oct 5, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA04160769 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2021 | Oct 5, 2021 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1241763 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 12, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
fmcsa-oos-orders
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2022 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Feb 18, 2022 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
8
Violations
6
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.5%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
1
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
2
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 8 of 8 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 8 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (6 violations from 8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.75vs nat'l 1.80
-1.05 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2025 | 85053073 | DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 392.2-SLLED, 393.45D-BAAL | No |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 84364829 | SH74/WATERLOO | OK | Level 3 | VANR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 24, 2025 | 83947036 | I81 SB MM 232 GREAT BEND TWP - | PA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2-SLL, 393.9A-HLLH, 396.5B-HWSL | Yes |
| Jun 20, 2024 | 81923462 | US 52 FLORENCE COUNTY | SC | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 81780131 | WEST YELLOWSTONE MT | MT | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 15, 2024 | 81666068 | HOTCHKISS CO | CO | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 81302061 | BOZEMAN MT | MT | Level 3 | EAST SO TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 31, 2023 | 79565358 | I-270 S/B HYATTSTOWN SCALEHOUS | MD | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
6 total · 16.7% OOS
2024-052025-06
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance3 · 1 OOS
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
1
Crash History (1 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UPPER SAUCON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0078 W | ...WC1728 | VM CARGO LLC |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Oct 5, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 18, 2022
OOSOOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Jan 8, 2022
OOSOOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Oct 5, 2021
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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AuthorityMC-1241763 Certificate
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Crashes1 crash records
FMCSA Crash File
Inspections8 inspection records
Full inspection history
StationDONNER PASS CVEF
1 inspection at this station
StationSH74/WATERLOO
1 inspection at this station
StationI81 SB MM 232 GREAT BEND TWP -
1 inspection at this station
BOC-3 AgentNATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
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InsurerDRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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