- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 167 days (since Dec 4, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
THE PADDED WAGON INC
BRANCHVILLE, NJ
DBA: THE PADDED WAGON OF NJ INC
THE PADDED WAGON INC is a corporation based in BRANCHVILLE, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 739428. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 14 power units and 12 drivers, with 16 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 7.7%. 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.
THE PADDED WAGON INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 12 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 22 years on FMCSA's records, based in Branchville, NJ. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 333% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (5) and NC (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
7.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Freightliner, Isuzu, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 65,083 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (5)
- Common (HHG) authority was inactive from Jul 13, 2021 to Jan 25, 2022 (196 days)
- Common (HHG) authority was inactive from Nov 30, 2020 to Apr 16, 2021 (137 days)
- Common (HHG) authority was inactive from May 9, 2007 to Sep 4, 2019 (4501 days)
- Common (HHG) authority was inactive from Aug 8, 2003 to Apr 8, 2005 (609 days)
- Common (HHG) authority was inactive from Oct 3, 2001 to Jul 16, 2002 (286 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 22, 2003 to Nov 4, 2003 (166 days)
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) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 4, 2024 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 25, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 8 | |
| Isuzu | 4 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Kent | 1 | |
| Kentucky | 1 | |
| Wese | 1 | |
| Western Star | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86413536 | Nov 25, 2025 | NV | 2 | nv-ir80-w/b-mm313 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85754366 | Sep 9, 2025 | UT | 3 | ECHO UT |
WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85566792 | Aug 21, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85010594 | Jun 16, 2025 | NY | 3 | YAPHANK NY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSOA, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84724929 | May 13, 2025 | NY | 1 | YAPHANK NY |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84649296 | May 6, 2025 | NY | 3 | YAPHANK NY |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84143320 | Mar 13, 2025 | NY | 1 | NEW YORK NY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84128216 | Mar 13, 2025 | VA | 1 | PETERSBURG VA |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.24, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT, 393.203B-CBP | No |
| 83402661 | Dec 13, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82602286 | Sep 4, 2024 | FL | 2 | POMPANO BEACH FL |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9(a), 393.11(a)(1) | No |
| 82179038 | Jul 19, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE |
ITNL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82162913 | Jul 19, 2024 | OK | 1 | BECKHAM POE |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82197195 | Jul 18, 2024 | NY | 1 | YAPHANK NY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.60(c) | No |
| 80939240 | Feb 24, 2024 | NJ | 1 | LINCOLN TUNNEL |
ISU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.9(a), 396.17(c), 393.11 | No |
| 80652738 | Jan 19, 2024 | NM | 3 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
WESE TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78934485 | Jun 14, 2023 | TN | 1 | INTERSTATE 40 SCALES HAYWOOD |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.24(d) | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ0004033792 | Aug 20, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NY3892517700 | Jul 7, 2021 | NY | 0 | 4 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NJ0019152019 | Mar 6, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MD1009895284 | Aug 27, 2010 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NJ0007145919 | Jun 29, 2007 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NY3166189600 | Nov 3, 2005 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NJ0001077845 | Apr 16, 2001 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2007 | MC331698 | Common | REVOKED | Aug 8, 2003 |
MC Certificate Documents (5 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2022 | MC336731-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Apr 16, 2021 | MC336731-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Sep 4, 2019 | MC336731-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Jul 5, 2005 | MC331698-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Apr 8, 2005 | MC336731-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (82 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1032446 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2025 | Jul 18, 2025 | REPLACED |
| MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MPP1032446 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2020399 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2024 | Apr 5, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2020399 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2024 | Jul 18, 2025 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2020399 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2024 | Dec 4, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2020398 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2024 | Jul 18, 2025 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2020398 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2020398 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2024 | Apr 5, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2020399 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2024 | Jul 18, 2024 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2020399 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2023 | Mar 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2020398 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2023 | Mar 7, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2020399 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2023 | Jul 18, 2024 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2020398 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2023 | Jul 18, 2024 | REPLACED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2020398 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 18, 2023 | Sep 15, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP2020399 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2023 | Sep 15, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA964617551 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2023 | Jul 18, 2023 | REPLACED |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA964617551 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2023 | May 29, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900004408 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 25, 2022 | Jan 5, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | RHY J066994 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2022 | Aug 18, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | RHY J066994 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2022 | Jul 18, 2023 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900004408 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 5, 2022 | Aug 25, 2022 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900004408 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 24, 2022 | Apr 5, 2022 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | ACP2900004408 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2022 | Mar 24, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHY H663918 | CARGO | Jul 18, 2021 | Jul 18, 2022 | REPLACED |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA3017681 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2020 | Jul 7, 2021 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 4, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 4, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 18, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 18, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 18, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 5, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 5, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 7, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 7, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 15, 2024insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 15, 2024insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 18, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 18, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 18, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 18, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 18, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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May 29, 2023insuranceCANCEL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 5, 2023
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Jan 5, 2023
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Jan 5, 2023insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Aug 25, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Aug 22, 2022
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Jul 18, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 5, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Mar 24, 2022insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA
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Mar 10, 2022insuranceCANCEL — MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY OF FLORIDA
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Mar 8, 2022
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Jan 25, 2022
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Jul 18, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 13, 2021
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Jul 13, 2021authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 13, 2021authority gapCommon (HHG) authority inactive: 196 days (through Jan 25, 2022)
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Jul 7, 2021insuranceCANCEL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 30, 2020
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Nov 30, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 30, 2020authority gapCommon (HHG) authority inactive: 137 days (through Apr 16, 2021)
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Nov 23, 2020insuranceCANCEL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 18, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 1, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 20, 2019
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAPHANK NY | NY | 4 | 0 |
| POMPANO BEACH FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| LINCOLN TUNNEL | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| NEW YORK NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| BECKHAM POE | OK | 1 | 1 |
| INTERSTATE 40 SCALES HAYWOOD | TN | 1 | 0 |
| IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| ECHO UT | UT | 1 | 0 |
| PETERSBURG VA | VA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(b) | Cab/body improperly secured to frame | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.80 | Exhaust system defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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16 inspections
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7 reportable crashes
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How to verify THE PADDED WAGON INC
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- 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.
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