PACKAGING EXCHANGE INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 2.00% (worse, peer 1.40%) · Vehicle 13.6% (better, peer 18.4%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
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TruckCodex risk summary — PACKAGING EXCHANGE INC (USDOT 4031162) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 2.00% (worse, peer 1.40%) · Vehicle 13.6% (better, peer 18.4%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4031162/ As of: Jul 29, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 2% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 13.6% vs peer median 18.4% (better). n=10269 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability filing
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
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InsuranceTRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICAPolicy effective Sep 19, 2024
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Process AgentTRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1670307ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 44 | 14 |
| Trailers | 0 | 80 | 13 |
| Trucks | 0 | 23 | 15 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 4 | 6 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 358 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 226 | 226 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.33% | 7.96% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
PACKAGING EXCHANGE INC is a motor carrier based in SOMERSET, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4031162. 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 96 power units and 96 drivers, with 358 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.6%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
PACKAGING EXCHANGE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 96 power units and 96 drivers, based in Somerset, NJ. Across 226 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 9.3% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with 6 reportable crashes. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA, and operating authority is active for common.
226 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (31) and NY (18).
9.3% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (17.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 31 times.
The fleet comprises 96 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 96 drivers; International, Freightliner, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 10,269 ACTIVE carriers operating 48–144 power units (±50% of this carrier's 96 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 31 | 2 | 6.5% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 18 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 15 | 2 | 13.3% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 13 | 3 | 23.1% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 13 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 14, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| US (US) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Oct 17, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jun 28, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | May 15, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 17, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 28, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Oct 6, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 2, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 20, 2024 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 24, 2025 |
| Delaware (DE) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 2, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 8, 2024 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 195 | |
| Freightliner | 123 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 59 | |
| Utility | 52 | |
| Wabash National | 19 | |
| Great Dane | 17 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 22 | — | 0.42 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 17 | — | 0.63 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 57 | — | 3.26 | 3 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (358 rows) View all 358 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88453549 | Jul 17, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88448858 | Jul 16, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8F12-HOSM | No |
| 88430659 | Jul 16, 2026 | UT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 88437084 | Jul 15, 2026 | KS | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88299108 | Jun 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88263980 | Jun 28, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Inth
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0 | — | No |
| 88255657 | Jun 26, 2026 | KS | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88258825 | Jun 25, 2026 | AZ | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 88239713 | Jun 23, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88223814 | Jun 23, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 88218629 | Jun 23, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88193632 | Jun 19, 2026 | NJ | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88167600 | Jun 17, 2026 | NJ | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88136953 | Jun 12, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88110842 | Jun 11, 2026 | NV | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21TE2IV-D | No |
| 88132613 | Jun 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9H, 393.9TS | No |
| 88106799 | Jun 9, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88001522 | May 29, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87972856 | May 28, 2026 | CT | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.48A-BMBCBD, 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 87944694 | May 22, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87879631 | May 15, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.5B-L | No |
| 87730325 | Apr 30, 2026 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 21TB1-MC, 201A-VLRB, 24D-ELDPT | No |
| 87663047 | Apr 23, 2026 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 87605684 | Apr 11, 2026 | NJ | 1 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87532247 | Apr 2, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▲ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ0004915714 | Jul 27, 2023 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WA000EF11375 | Sep 3, 2024 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2649679504 | Nov 14, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NH2025046872 | Apr 9, 2025 | NH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0006869157 | May 12, 2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ID25C7158520 | Dec 17, 2025 | ID | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0007154348 | Jan 29, 2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2024 | MC1670307-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 9P531372 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 19, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 27, 2024
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 7 | 0 |
| MONUMENT CO | CO | 7 | 2 |
| PISCATAWAY SCALE | NJ | 7 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 6 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 5 | 0 |
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 5 | 0 |
| BOW WA | WA | 5 | 1 |
| LIBERTY LAKE WA | WA | 5 | 1 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 4 | 1 |
| SEYMOUR IN | IN | 4 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 31 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 12 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 6 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
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Docket MC1670307
common · ACTIVE · MC
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
91X policy on file
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TRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC
BOC-3 process agent · 55,281 carriers served
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358 inspections
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7 reportable crashes
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