CARAVAN INC
USDOT 949781 • 475 DIVISION ST BLDG 7, ELIZABETH, NJ, 07201
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-588444 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 3, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1936534 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-7664M815-TIL-08 | ON FILE | Oct 16, 2008 | Jun 7, 2019 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1936534 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1936534 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 4, 2025 |
| ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AVT1000108 | REPLACED | Nov 4, 2020 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6308803 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2019 | Nov 4, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6308802 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2018 | Nov 7, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6308802 | REPLACED | Nov 4, 2018 | Nov 4, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6308801 | REPLACED | Nov 4, 2017 | Nov 4, 2018 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6308800 | REPLACED | Nov 4, 2016 | Nov 4, 2017 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ARI1001061 | REPLACED | Nov 4, 2016 | Nov 4, 2016 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA29018866 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2012 | Nov 4, 2016 |
| ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA29018866 | CANCELLED | Nov 4, 2011 | Nov 4, 2012 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS015989 | REPLACED | Sep 14, 2011 | Aug 17, 2011 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS015989 | REPLACED | Aug 17, 2011 | Nov 4, 2011 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CTP355409 | CANCELLED | Mar 30, 2011 | Aug 17, 2011 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 355409 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2010 | Mar 30, 2011 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 352948 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2009 | Aug 17, 2010 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 351409 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2008 | Aug 17, 2009 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8756461 | REPLACED | Oct 16, 2007 | Oct 16, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 347625 | CANCELLED | Aug 17, 2007 | Aug 17, 2008 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-5703C264-TIL-06 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2007 | Oct 16, 2007 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-5703C264-TIL-06 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2007 | Nov 10, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 345118 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2006 | Aug 17, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 345118 | CANCELLED | Dec 29, 2006 | Sep 19, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936534 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936534 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2025 | Nov 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1936534 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | AVT1000108 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6308803 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2020 | Nov 4, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6308802 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2019 | Nov 7, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6308802 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2019 | Nov 4, 2019 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-7664M815-TIL-08 | CARGO | Jun 7, 2019 | Jun 7, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6308801 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2018 | Nov 4, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6308800 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2017 | Nov 4, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CA29018866 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2016 | Nov 4, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | ARI1001061 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2016 | Nov 4, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ARI INSURANCE COMPANY | CA29018866 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2012 | Nov 4, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS015989 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 4, 2011 | Nov 4, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS015989 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2011 | Aug 17, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CTP355409 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2011 | Aug 17, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 355409 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2011 | Mar 30, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 352948 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2010 | Aug 17, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 351409 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2009 | Aug 17, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 8756461 | CARGO | Oct 16, 2008 | Oct 16, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 347625 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2008 | Aug 17, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-5703C264-TIL-06 | CARGO | Nov 10, 2007 | Nov 10, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-5703C264-TIL-06 | CARGO | Oct 16, 2007 | Oct 16, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 345118 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 19, 2007 | Sep 19, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 345118 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 17, 2007 | Aug 17, 2007 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-588444 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC588444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2025 |
| MC588444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 3, 2020 |
| MC588444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2019 |
| MC588444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2016 |
| MC588444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 8, 2012 |
| MC588444 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 29, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC588444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2011 |
| MC588444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2010 |
| MC588444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2009 |
| MC588444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2008 |
| MC588444 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 15, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2007 |
| MC588444 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 23, 2007 | REVOKED | Aug 23, 2011 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 48 inspections
Violation Summary (67 violations from 48 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47C-BSAMBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (48 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAMILTON TOWNSHIP | I-295 | ...KK8042 | CARAVAN INC |
| Jul 15, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST BRUNSWICK | I-95 | ...GW3612 | CARAVAN INC |
| Jul 9, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELIZABETH | Dowd Avenue | ...LP0876 | CARAVAN INC |
| May 28, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELIZABETH CITY | Dowd Avenue | ...GB7084 | CARAVAN INC |
| Apr 3, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELIZABETH CITY | NJ 81 Secondary | ...MD6272 | CARAVAN INC |
| Oct 16, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELIZABETH CITY | FIRST ST | ...295813 | CARAVAN INC |
| May 7, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CARTERET BORO | MIDDLESEX COUNTY 602 II | ...142299 | CARAVAN INC |
| Nov 1, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUMMIT CITY | I-78 | ...GH1309 | CARAVAN INC |
| Oct 25, 2023 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 4 | FORT LEE BORO | I-95, N.J. TURNPIKE | ...JA2792 | CARAVAN INC |
| Apr 6, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | BETHEL TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0078 W | ...LZ7428 | CARAVAN INC |
| Mar 31, 2023 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CARTERET BORO | I-95 Secondary Express | ...244439 | CARAVAN INC |
| Feb 20, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW LONDON | 95-S | ...HK0203 | CARAVAN INC |
| Jun 8, 2021 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST HAVEN | FRESHMEADOW RD | ...716111 | CARAVAN INC |
| May 4, 2021 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | WALTHAM | RTE 95 S X 41 | ...151063 | CARAVAN INC |
| Oct 26, 2020 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2020 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2020 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2019 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2019 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2017 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2017 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2016 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 11, 2014 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
51 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 51 events