CARMEL TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 3989000 • 78 JOHN MILLER WAY, KEARNY, NJ, 07032

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,989,000
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2012995416
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
15
MCS-150 Mileage
14,597
Physical Address
78 JOHN MILLER WAY, KEARNY, NJ, 07032
Contact

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: Feb 8, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1495879ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGRT36498AON FILEFeb 8, 2025Apr 8, 2025

Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5069086722REPLACEDFeb 8, 2024Feb 8, 2025
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary5069060874REPLACEDNov 14, 2023Feb 8, 2024
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary506-906087-4REPLACEDFeb 8, 2023Nov 14, 2023

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GRT36498ABIPD/PrimaryApr 8, 2025Apr 8, 2025
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.5069086722BIPD/PrimaryFeb 8, 2025Feb 8, 2025
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.5069060874BIPD/PrimaryFeb 8, 2024Feb 8, 2024
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.506-906087-4BIPD/PrimaryNov 14, 2023Nov 14, 2023

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1495879MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 15, 2023Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
34%
Unsafe Driving
23%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
13
Violations
18
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.7%
Driver OOS %
7.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
15
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 13 of 13 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states13 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (18 violations from 13 inspections)

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Violation Summary (18 violations from 13 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status2010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8D3-HOSF395.8D3-HOSF10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.51A-SINCDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.24C-LLighting/marking on projecting loads103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
7.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
+1.0 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.38vs nat'l 1.80
-0.42 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

13 total · 15.4% OOS
2024-082026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Apr 3, 2025NJINJURY01NEWARK CITYUS 1 Secondary (Herbert Highway)...BH9241CARMEL TRANSPORT INC
Sep 25, 2023NJINJURY02NEWARK CITYUS 1...J54023CARMEL TRANSPORT INC

Compliance Timeline

6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Apr 8, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 3, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 8, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 8, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 14, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 25, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 2 injuries

Related Records

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Company Census File
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Updated 1 weeks ago
FMCSA Authority History
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FMCSA Insurance Filings
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FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
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