ADS MESSENGER & COURIER SERVICE
USDOT 636966 • 530 WEST LINDEN AVENUE, LINDEN, NJ, 07036
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-453364 | REVOKED | Jun 20, 2016 | Jul 29, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | CAL13329-01 | ON FILE | Jul 19, 2023 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-7461L518-TIL-07 | ON FILE | Oct 21, 2007 | Nov 13, 2010 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03882706 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2021 | Jul 19, 2023 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03882706 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2021 | Jul 19, 2021 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS110000 | CANCELLED | Jul 19, 2020 | Jul 19, 2021 |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3857333 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 2016 | Jul 19, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FEN-159100163 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FEN-159100163 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2016 | Jun 12, 2016 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 159100163 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2016 | Feb 5, 2017 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FEN-159100163 | CANCELLED | Feb 5, 2016 | Feb 5, 2017 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 159100163 | REPLACED | Feb 5, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000245-02 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000245-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2016 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000245-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | ABC80884499 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2014 |
| VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2078526610 | REPLACED | Oct 21, 2004 | Feb 1, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | CAL13329-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2024 | Jul 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03882706 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2023 | Jul 19, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03882706 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2021 | Jul 19, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS110000 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2021 | Jul 19, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA3857333 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2020 | Jul 19, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 159100163 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2017 | Feb 5, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FEN-159100163 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2017 | Feb 5, 2017 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FEN-159100163 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2016 | Jun 12, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 159100163 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | FEN-159100163 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000245-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 5, 2016 | Feb 5, 2016 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000245-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000245-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2015 | Feb 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | ABC80884499 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2014 | Feb 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | 2078526610 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-7461L518-TIL-07 | CARGO | Nov 13, 2010 | Nov 13, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-453364 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-453364 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC453364 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 2, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC453364 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2021 |
| MC453364 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 26, 2016 | REVOKED | Jul 29, 2024 |
| MC453364 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2016 |
| MC453364 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2015 |
| MC453364 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 6, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2014 |
| MC453364 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 1, 2004 | REVOKED | Jun 20, 2016 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (13 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 19, 2025 | 86418373 | PERRYVILLE MD | MD | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 21, 2025 | 85317675 | SOUTH FARMINGDALE NY | NY | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 84978560 | SUFFERN NY | NY | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.201A-FRCLS, 396.17C-PI | No |
| Jan 24, 2025 | 83705239 | ACE MP 3.8 | NJ | Level 3 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| Oct 28, 2024 | 83067884 | OLD WESTBURY NY | NY | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 390.21TB1-MC, 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41A-MCPC | Yes |
| Jul 18, 2024 | 82161201 | MORRISVILLE PA | PA | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 4, 2024 | 81793108 | NORTH BRUNSWICK | NJ | Level 2 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 391.41(a)(1), 392.7(a), 393.11 | Yes |
| Feb 15, 2024 | 80873720 | I-295 WEIGH STATION | PA | Level 2 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 4, 2023 | 79338715 | NORTH BRUNSWICK | NJ | Level 2 | HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 393.9(a), 393.201(b) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
20 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (20 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEW YORK -QUEENS | Ref Marker: | ...KA5315 | ADS MESSENGER & COURIER SERVICE |
| Apr 3, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETH CITY | I-95, N.J. TURNPIKE | ...S62729 | ADS MESSENGER & COURIER SERVICE |
| Nov 29, 2019 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2017 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 20, 2017 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2017 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2012 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 2011 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2009 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 20, 2008 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2007 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2006 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2005 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2004 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2004 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 8, 2004 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 7, 2003 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2001 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 1997 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events