CARTY'S SEAFOOD SERVICE INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 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 — CARTY'S SEAFOOD SERVICE INC (USDOT 849745) 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 Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): MICHAEL MCCARTHY (Company officer); SCOTT MCCARTHY (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — REPUBLIC -FRANKLIN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — 1 HOUR PROCESS AGENTS LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/849745/ As of: Jul 19, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 28.6% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=52500 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
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.
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InsuranceREPUBLIC -FRANKLIN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 1, 2026
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Process Agent1 HOUR PROCESS AGENTS LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1172506ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trucks | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 13 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 19 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 16.67% | — |
| 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
CARTY'S SEAFOOD SERVICE INC is a motor carrier based in NEWARK, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 849745. 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 18 power units and 21 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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.
CARTY'S SEAFOOD SERVICE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 21 drivers, based in Newark, NJ. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 180% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CT (7) and MD (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (38.1% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLTL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 21 drivers; Utility, Volvo, and Hino are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 52,500 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–27 power units (±50% of this carrier's 18 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (CT) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Jul 3, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 24, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 12, 2025 |
| Delaware (DE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 16, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.33 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 1.34 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 3.45 | 3 | — | 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 (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86409280 | Nov 24, 2025 | MD | 2 | SYKESVILLE MD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 85554370 | Aug 12, 2025 | NJ | 2 | EAST BRUNSWICK TWP |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85116565 | Jul 3, 2025 | CT | 3 | GREENWICH |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 85032864 | Jun 25, 2025 | CT | 1 | UNION SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 83760784 | Feb 2, 2025 | CT | 3 | BRIDGEPORT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Ftl
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5 | 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 392.2-SLLS4, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 83716343 | Jan 13, 2025 | NJ | 3 | nj-gwb--post10 |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41A-MCPC | No |
| 83419370 | Dec 17, 2024 | CT | 3 | WALLINGFORD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Ftl
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 83091594 | Nov 6, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83020418 | Oct 28, 2024 | CT | 3 | I 84 W |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 82690696 | Sep 18, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82662650 | Sep 15, 2024 | CT | 2 | UNION SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a) | Yes |
| 82417066 | Aug 16, 2024 | DE | 3 | NEW CASTLE DE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81756197 | May 31, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81463993 | Apr 29, 2024 | CT | 3 | FAIRFIELD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Volk
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0 | — | No |
| 81278992 | Mar 31, 2024 | MA | 3 | H-NATICK |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81081560 | Mar 12, 2024 | CT | 3 | WILLINGTON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 395.22(g) | No |
| 80762194 | Feb 4, 2024 | CT | 2 | UNION SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80655791 | Jan 18, 2024 | NJ | 3 | nj-south-clinton-ave. |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2, 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| 78989908 | Jun 27, 2023 | MA | 3 | H-NATICK |
VOLVO TRUCK FULL TRAILER
Ticket: Volu
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NY4055235800 | Oct 31, 2024 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0003759001 | Oct 18, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3920244000 | Jan 20, 2022 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0019941047 | Nov 18, 2019 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3762552100 | Dec 2, 2018 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0016282624 | Oct 6, 2016 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0011013368 | Jan 21, 2011 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0010209938 | Sep 1, 2010 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT1000357039 | Jul 5, 2010 | CT | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0008086581 | Apr 28, 2008 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0007163837 | Jul 23, 2007 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0007145516 | Jul 4, 2007 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0004194505 | Aug 26, 2004 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
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| Dec 17, 2020 | MC1172506-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REPUBLIC -FRANKLIN INSURANCE COMPANY | 5306520 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 5306520 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 9, 2020 | Jan 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 17, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| UNION SCALE | CT | 3 | 2 |
| H-NATICK | MA | 2 | 0 |
| I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE | MD | 2 | 0 |
| BRIDGEPORT | CT | 1 | 0 |
| FAIRFIELD | CT | 1 | 0 |
| GREENWICH | CT | 1 | 0 |
| I 84 W | CT | 1 | 0 |
| WALLINGFORD | CT | 1 | 0 |
| WILLINGTON | CT | 1 | 0 |
| NEW CASTLE DE | DE | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1172506
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REPUBLIC -FRANKLIN INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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1 HOUR PROCESS AGENTS LLC
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13 reportable crashes
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How to verify CARTY'S SEAFOOD SERVICE INC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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