CARDELLA TRUCKING CO INC
USDOT 378756 • DBA: CARDELLA WASTE SERVICES • 2400 TONNELLE AVENUE, NORTH BERGEN, NJ, 07047
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 117 inspections
Violation Summary (133 violations from latest 100 of 117 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 19 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 12 | 12 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 7 | 7 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 6 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 6 | 6 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 5 | 5 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 4 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | 4 | 3 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86B1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BAPG | Steering wheel free play excessive | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134(b) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86(b)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(c) | Leaf spring assembly defective/missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
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 (117 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLORHAM PARK | NJ 24 Secondary (Madison Avenue) | ...AH4274 | CARDELLA TRUCKING CO INC |
| Sep 12, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | Old Bridge Twp | US 9 SECONDARY | ...A96357 | CARDELLA TRUCKING CO INC |
| May 17, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | JERSEY CITY | TONNELLE AVENUE | ...V43091 | CARDELLA TRUCKING CO INC |
| May 1, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNION CITY | HUDSON COUNTY 681 | ...LM5854 | CARDELLA TRUCKING CO INC |
| Mar 15, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWARK CITY | I-95, N.J. TURNPIKE | ...332844 | CARDELLA TRUCKING CO INC |
| Jan 26, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | NORTH BERGEN TWP | US 1 | ...211680 | CARDELLA TRUCKING CO INC |
| Jan 19, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...253621 | CARDELLA TRUCKING CO INC |
| Sep 26, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | Ref Marker: | ...548353 | CARDELLA TRUCKING CO INC |
| Jul 25, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | JERSEY CITY | ROUTE 501 | ...258840 | CARDELLA TRUCKING CO INC |
| Jun 7, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETH CITY | I-95, N.J. TURNPIKE | ...258840 | CARDELLA TRUCKING CO INC |
| May 4, 2022 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TOTOWA BORO | US 46 | ...X60612 | CARDELLA TRUCKING CO INC |
| Feb 17, 2022 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PARAMUS BORO | NJ 17 | ...V43091 | CARDELLA TRUCKING CO INC |
| Sep 27, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...211678 | CARDELLA TRUCKING CO INC |
| Jul 14, 2021 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Rt 278I Ref Mrkr 278IX2M24059 | ...AH4274 | CARDELLA TRUCKING CO INC |
| Apr 19, 2021 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | SECAUCUS TOWN | NJ 3 | ...191086 | CARDELLA TRUCKING CO INC |
| Oct 28, 2020 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2019 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2019 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 8, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 30, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2016 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2015 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2015 | NY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records