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CUSTOM BANDAG INC

USDOT 536244 • 401 EAST LINDEN AVENUE, LINDEN, NJ, 07036

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
536,244
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
New Jersey
Phone
9088622400
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
64
Drivers (MCS-150)
64
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
100,000
Physical Address
401 EAST LINDEN AVENUE, LINDEN, NJ, 07036
Contact
Phone: 9088622400

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A

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

Inspections
120
Violations
151
25 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
15.0%
Driver OOS %
10.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
64
Drivers (MCS-150)
64
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
3
Jun
3
Jul
2
Aug
4
Sep
6
Oct
4
Nov
6
Dec
4
Jan
2
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
3
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
1
Aug
5
Sep
2
Oct
3
Nov
7
Dec
8
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 120 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states • 120 inspections

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Violation Summary (151 violations from latest 100 of 120 inspections)

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Violation Summary (151 violations from latest 100 of 120 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps1103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps913Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209D-STPALWheel fasteners loose/missing448Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.41-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit33—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general317Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general307Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55B-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency22—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30-BBattery improperly secured203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL22—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:177.834A-HMCGeneral loading/unloading hazmat226Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate21—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)-FPCPhysical qualification - general227Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPVIPhysical qualification - general117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B4Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:14914910—Unknown
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.80AExhaust system defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.45A-MCEMNo medical exam certificate106Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25(a)Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(b)Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)10—Driver Fitness
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 required10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.209D-STBSMWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
15.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-8.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
10.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+3.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.51vs nat'l 1.80
-0.29 below avg

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

Inspection History (120 inspections)

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Inspection History (120 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 27, 202687449900NJNJLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.55B-B, 396.9D2-FTFNo
Mar 6, 202687260565FARMINGDALE NYNYLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17C-PINo
Feb 21, 202687365930NJNJLevel 1COURIER STRAIGHT TRUCK3391.41A-MCPVI, 393.78A-WS, 396.17C-PIYes
Feb 17, 202687364921NJNJLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK4391.41APC, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.95A4-EEUSYes
Feb 11, 202687061358MEDFORD NYNYLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LLPL, 391.41APCYes
Jan 28, 202687363370NJNJLevel 1STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 24, 202687362806NJNJLevel 1COURIER STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 20, 202687360671NJNJLevel 1COURIER STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 14, 202686849784HARRIMAN NYNYLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.209D-STPAL, 393.209E-SPSLA, 393.60CYes
Jan 10, 202687367951NJNJLevel 1COURIER STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 9, 202687367680NJNJLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 9, 202687367722NJNJLevel 3CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jan 5, 202686761210POUGHKEEPSIE NYNYLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17C-PINo
Dec 23, 202587358420NJNJLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.11B4Yes
Dec 19, 202586629017METLIFENJLevel 1STRG STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 13, 202586568183PISCATAWAY SCALE FACILITYNJLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 11, 202586598550SAUGERTIES NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.209D-STPALYes
Dec 11, 202586551486HERBERTSVILLENJLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.30-B, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LSMLNo
Dec 9, 202586577096SLATE HILL NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLIFTANo
Dec 1, 202586471339PAPALevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.3A1-BALAC, 393.9No
Nov 29, 202586458378PISCATAWAY SCALE FACILITYNJLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 21, 202586401897I-287 NB MP 9.2NJLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 18, 202586408015HIGHLAND NYNYLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Oct 29, 202586189631CAMPBELL HALL NYNYLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 8, 202586002743HERBERTSVILLE INSPECTION AREANJLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 26, 202585947100MONTGOMERY NYNYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 23, 202585912877NEWBURGH NYNYLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLSR, 149No
Sep 9, 202585786449SLATE HILL NYNYLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 4, 202585742135KINGSTON NYNYLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK4396.3A1-BOS, 393.53B-B, 393.47EYes
Sep 2, 202585677771TULLYTOWN PAPALevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Aug 12, 202585480814PISCATAWAY SCALENJLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.41-BNPB, 393.9A-LLPLYes
Jul 29, 202585360009PISCATAWAY SCALENJLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jul 17, 202585284609BRONX NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9A-LLPL, 393.209D-STPAL, 393.9A-LHLIYes
Jul 17, 202585292959POUGHKEEPSIE NYNYLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.7A-D, 391.41A-MCPC, 392.16-DNo
Jul 17, 202585284521BRONX NYNYLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.80A, 393.209D-STPALYes
Jun 17, 202585023950SLOATSBURG NYNYLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSRNo
Jun 12, 202584947291NJTP 16WNJLevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 10, 202584922399201 CENTENNIAL AVENJLevel 2HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Jun 3, 202584907901WALLKILL NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 17, 202584715340PISCATAWAY SCALE FACILITYNJLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 15, 202584799548I-287 NB MP 9.2NJLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 6, 202584601386PISCATAWAY SCALENJLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Apr 10, 202584357264GREENWICH SCALECTLevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK4383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLIRP, 392.2-SLLIFTAYes
Apr 2, 202584345582SLATE HILL NYNYLevel 2GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.55B-BNo
Mar 26, 202584238933528@571NJLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 28, 202584058796WALLKILL NYNYLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 3, 202583775862ROCKAWAY MALL LOTNJLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK4391.45A-MCEM, 392.2-SLL, 396.17C-PIYes
Jan 31, 202583748519WALLKILL NYNYLevel 2FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.95A1No
Jan 27, 202583716243SH 34, MP 6.0NJLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41ANo
Jan 27, 202583716246GSP NBNJLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK6390.21TB2-DOT, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-HLLHYes
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

81 total · 23.5% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

NJ10 · 3 OOS
PISCATAWAY SCALE10 · 1 OOS
WALLKILL NY6
HERBERTSVILLE4
SLATE HILL NY3
DIX HILLS NY3
PISCATAWAY SCALE FACILITY3
HARRIMAN NY3 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance112 · 15 OOS
Driver Fitness26 · 13 OOS
Unknown1

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
0
Injuries
10
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 17, 2025NJTOW00ELIZABETHI-95...C77652CUSTOM BANDAG INC
Oct 16, 2025DETOW00NEWPORTI-295 S/B...EB2597CUSTOM BANDAG INC
May 14, 2025NJTOW00WINSLOW TWPRt 536 Spur (Sicklerville Road)...C77658CUSTOM BANDAG INC
Jun 19, 2024NJTOW00JEFFERSON TWPMORRIS COUNTY 699...402715CUSTOM BANDAG INC
Jan 21, 2023PATOW00NEW CASTLE TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0081 N...088370CUSTOM BANDAG INC
May 12, 2022NYTOW00—Rt 300 Ref Mrkr 300 83021082...C54039CUSTOM BANDAG INC
May 26, 2021NYINJURY01—Ref Marker:...B25297CUSTOM BANDAG INC
Sep 3, 2020NJTOW00————
Jul 16, 2020NYINJURY03————
Jul 17, 2019NJTOW00————
Feb 20, 2019NJTOW00————
Aug 10, 2017NJTOW00————
Feb 13, 2017PAINJURY02————
Oct 18, 2016NYINJURY01————
Jan 19, 2016NJTOW00————
Dec 16, 2015NJTOW00————
Apr 24, 2014NJTOW00————
Jan 10, 2014NJTOW00————
Dec 7, 2012NJINJURY01————
May 4, 2011NJTOW00————
Apr 28, 2011NJTOW00————
Sep 16, 2010NJTOW00————
Apr 3, 2010NJINJURY01————
Sep 16, 2009NJINJURY01————
Aug 6, 2009PATOW00————
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Compliance Timeline

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

Oct 17, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 16, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in DE
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 14, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 19, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 21, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 12, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in NY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 26, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in NY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 3, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 16, 2020
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Jul 17, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 20, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 10, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 13, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Oct 18, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 19, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 16, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 24, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 10, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 7, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 4, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 28, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 16, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 3, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 16, 2009
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 6, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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