L & a Transport Safety Record
DOT# 215372 · Union, NJ 07083 · 9088109444
Legal name: L & a Forwarding INC
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, L & a Transport (DOT# 215372) in Union, New Jersey has 31 inspections on record with 40 violations and a 19.4% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 40 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 31 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 11/28/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 09/01/2025 | AZ | 0 | 0 |
| 07/28/2025 | MO | 1 | 0 |
| 07/02/2025 | US | 0 | 0 |
| 06/03/2025 | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| 04/24/2025 | WV | 0 | 0 |
| 03/12/2025 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 01/28/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/17/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Msig Specialty Insurance USA INC | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Federal Insurance Co. | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.