RAYS ENTERPRISES INC
NEWARK, NJ
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RAYS ENTERPRISES INC (USDOT 455353) 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 Officer(s): RAMON FERNANDEZ (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/455353/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 22.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 30% vs peer median 5.3% (worse). n=107369 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 6 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 8 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 31 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 28.57% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
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
RAYS ENTERPRISES INC is a corporation based in NEWARK, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 455353. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 9 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 30.0%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
RAYS ENTERPRISES INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 9 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Newark, NJ. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 41.2% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 31% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (12) and MD (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
41.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; International, Isuzu, and Custom sco are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 107,369 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 16, 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 9, 2024 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 26, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 26 | |
| Isuzu | 2 | |
| Custom Scott | 1 | |
| Freightliner | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 5 | — | 3.32 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.56 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 5.62 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 5.72 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (31 rows) View all 31 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87956273 | May 26, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 87363279 | Jan 28, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.55A-B | Yes |
| 86077833 | Oct 16, 2025 | MD | 3 | PERRYVILLE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLIRP | Yes |
| 85499964 | Aug 8, 2025 | NY | 3 | WOODBURY NY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85355671 | Jul 23, 2025 | NY | 2 | PLAINVIEW NY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85097846 | Jun 24, 2025 | NY | 3 | KINGSTON NY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84970479 | Jun 10, 2025 | NY | 3 | LEEDS NY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 84475568 | Apr 23, 2025 | NY | 1 | MAMARONECK NY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | No |
| 84426795 | Apr 16, 2025 | NY | 1 | STATEN ISLAND NY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
7 | 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW, 391.41APC, 393.55A-B | Yes |
| 84024384 | Feb 27, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-baltimore-county-p.d. |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
17 | 393.9A-LTSI, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9B-LRLIWR | No |
| 83669269 | Jan 15, 2025 | NY | 2 | BREWSTER NY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL, 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 83460328 | Dec 16, 2024 | NY | 3 | SPRING VALLEY NY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83337134 | Dec 9, 2024 | CT | 2 | GREENWICH SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.11B2-Q, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 82863077 | Oct 2, 2024 | NY | 3 | LARCHMONT NY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
|
0 | — | No |
| 82102778 | Jul 10, 2024 | NY | 1 | ny-southeast-(nb) |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81863436 | Jun 11, 2024 | NY | 2 | ny-suffern-(double-yard) |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.203(b), 393.201(a) | Yes |
| 81803501 | Jun 6, 2024 | MD | 2 | HARFORD COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.75(g), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81746859 | May 28, 2024 | NY | 2 | ALBANY X24 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81369506 | Apr 17, 2024 | CT | 3 | DANBURY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81349547 | Apr 12, 2024 | NY | 3 | SPRING VALLEY TANDEM NORTH LOT |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80912855 | Feb 22, 2024 | MD | 2 | CECIL COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 383.23(a)(2), 393.75(g), 392.2 | Yes |
| 80835701 | Feb 9, 2024 | NY | 3 | SPRING VALLEY EXIT 14N |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80811849 | Feb 8, 2024 | NY | 3 | PLAINVIEW |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80587997 | Jan 10, 2024 | NY | 2 | ny-plainview---south-service-rd |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2, 393.95(a) | No |
| 80366785 | Dec 11, 2023 | NY | 2 | SPRING VALLEY TANDEM LOT NORTH |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ0006940495 | Jul 14, 2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0004920556 | Nov 20, 2023 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0023501374 | Jan 13, 2023 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD16A0248437 | Jul 28, 2016 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0014110431 | Feb 4, 2014 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0014116972 | Jan 27, 2014 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0003278406 | Nov 21, 2003 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0000004054 | Mar 22, 1995 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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 25, 2014 | MC882966-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODBURY NY | NY | 3 | 0 |
| DANBURY | CT | 1 | 0 |
| GREENWICH SCALE | CT | 1 | 1 |
| CECIL COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| HARFORD COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 1 |
| NJ | NJ | 1 | 1 |
| ALBANY X24 | NY | 1 | 0 |
| BREWSTER NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| HEMPSTEAD NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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