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J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC

USDOT 517361 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat CORPORATION Company officer: JOHN R VAN HOUTEN Company officer 2: ANNETTE VAN HOUTEN Motor Vehicles Other (WATERCRAFT) Based in KINNELON, NJ Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Mar 31, 2025
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JOHN R VAN HOUTEN
Company officer 2: ANNETTE VAN HOUTEN
Cargo: Motor Vehicles, Other (WATERCRAFT)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC (USDOT 517361)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): JOHN R VAN HOUTEN (Company officer); ANNETTE VAN HOUTEN (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/517361/
As of: Jul 23, 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 A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 517361
In FMCSA records since Mar 22, 1993 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JOHN R VAN HOUTEN
Company officer 2 ANNETTE VAN HOUTEN
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles, Other (WATERCRAFT)
Fleet size 3 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 57,409 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (973) 492-1268
Email: [email protected]
Physical
11 PARKSIDE LANE
KINNELON, NJ 07403
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 517361
In FMCSA records since Mar 22, 1993 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 57,409 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 3 0 0
Trucks 1 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 3 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 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%).

Power Units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
3
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in KINNELON, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 517361. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Carrier overview

J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Kinnelon, NJ. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NJ (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Petr is the most-inspected make.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-12 2024-12

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
New Jersey (NJ) 1 0 0.0% Dec 31, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Petr 1
Peterbilt 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (3 rows) View all 3 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
83545544 Dec 31, 2024 NJ 3 PISCATAWAY WEIGHT STATION
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Petr
NJ AU429F · 2NP2HJ7X2JM482655
0 — No
80500994 Dec 28, 2023 NJ 3 I-287 NB
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
NJ AU429F · 2NP2HJ7X2JM482655
1 392.2 No
78489212 Apr 27, 2023 NJ 1 PISCATAWAY SCALE
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Petr
NJ AU429F · 2NP2HJ7X2JM482655
0 — No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NJ0016504635 Feb 25, 2016 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ0014901275 Jan 14, 2014 NJ 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0002073755 Mar 20, 2002 NJ 0 2 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC200354
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC200354 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. GAT0004528 91X $750,000 Mar 31, 2025 On file ACTIVE
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY CA967810930 BIPD/Primary — Mar 31, 2023 Mar 31, 2025 REPLACED
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY AF-100075-00 BIPD/Primary — Mar 31, 2020 Mar 31, 2023 REPLACED
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 6650372 BIPD/Primary — Mar 31, 2018 Mar 31, 2020 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 0708630 BIPD/Primary — Mar 31, 2015 Mar 31, 2018 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 069 34 19 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 2009 Mar 31, 2015 CANCELLED
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SFT 5991170 10 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 2008 Feb 15, 2009 CANCELLED
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SFT 599117009 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 2007 Feb 15, 2008 CANCELLED
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SFT 599117008 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 2006 Feb 15, 2007 CANCELLED
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SFT 5991170-07 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 2005 Feb 15, 2006 REPLACED
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SFT 5991170 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 2004 Feb 15, 2005 CANCELLED
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SFT 5991170 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 2003 Feb 15, 2004 CANCELLED
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SFT 5991170 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2002 Feb 15, 2003 CANCELLED
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 662-23-67 CARGO — Mar 31, 2002 Mar 31, 1998 REPLACED
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 0662-23-67 CARGO — Mar 31, 2002 Mar 31, 2002 REPLACED
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SFT 5991170 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 2002 Apr 1, 2002 CANCELLED
THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA SFT 5991170 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 2000 Feb 15, 2002 CANCELLED
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 659-81-49 34 — Mar 31, 1998 On file ACTIVE
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. ATM0021-98 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 1998 Feb 15, 2000 REPLACED
INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY GA 103721 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 1997 Feb 15, 1998 CANCELLED
YORK INSURANCE COMPANY AX 314530 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 1996 Feb 15, 1997 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. CNJ0000557 224-5 BIPD/Primary — Feb 15, 1995 Feb 15, 1996 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO. CNJ 0000557 2244 BIPD/Primary — May 6, 1994 Feb 15, 1995 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 31, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Mar 31, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Mar 31, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Mar 31, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  5. Apr 1, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Mar 31, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  7. Feb 18, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Feb 15, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
  9. Feb 15, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
  10. Feb 11, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Feb 16, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. Feb 15, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
  13. Feb 15, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
  14. Feb 15, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
  15. Feb 3, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Mar 3, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  17. Feb 15, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
  18. Feb 15, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
  19. Apr 1, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
  20. Mar 31, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
  21. Feb 15, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
  22. Feb 15, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
  23. Mar 31, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
  24. Feb 15, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — INDIAN HARBOR INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Feb 15, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — YORK INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Feb 15, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.
  27. Feb 15, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INS. CO.
  28. Mar 17, 1994
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  29. Mar 14, 1991
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  30. Mar 8, 1990
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  31. Aug 4, 1987
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I-287 NB NJ 1 0
PISCATAWAY SCALE NJ 1 0
PISCATAWAY WEIGHT STATION NJ 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC

Is J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 517361 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 3 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC based? ▾
J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 11 PARKSIDE LANE, KINNELON, New Jersey 07403. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC self-reports 3 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for J VAN HOUTEN TRUCKING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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