Daybreak Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 288155 · Newark, NJ 07105-4802 · 9735895931

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/23/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Daybreak Express INC (DOT# 288155) in Newark, New Jersey has 291 inspections on record with 199 violations and a 12.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 17 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

291 Inspections
12.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
17 Crashes
174 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 12.0%
Carrier: 12.0% (35 of 291) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.1%
Carrier: 2.1% (6 of 291) National: 6.4%
60% OOS rate better than 60% of carriers in New Jersey
23% crash rate better than 23% of carriers in New Jersey

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.

199 total violations across 291 inspections
42 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)
Vehicle Maintenance
94
Unsafe Driving
65
Hours of Service
25
Driver Fitness
6
Hazardous Materials
6
Other
3

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.

Inspected across 34 states
Level 1: 61 (21%) Level 2: 104 (36%) Level 3: 125 (43%) Level 4: 1 (0%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/23/2026 OH 3 0 0
03/18/2026 IN 3 0 0
03/13/2026 OK 3 0 0
03/12/2026 NC 3 0 0
03/07/2026 NJ 1 0 0
03/05/2026 TX 1 0 0
03/04/2026 NC 2 0 0
03/04/2026 OH 3 0 0
02/20/2026 NC 3 0 0
02/20/2026 CT 3 0 0
2 injury crashes
30-MAY-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-MAY-25 LA 0 0 0
30-JAN-25 TN 0 0 0
29-JAN-26 NJ 0 0 0
28-FEB-25 NJ 0 0 0
27-FEB-24 NJ 0 0 0
24-NOV-25 PA 0 0 0
23-AUG-24 NJ 0 0 0
18-SEP-24 VA 0 0 0
17-MAY-24 IL 0 0 0
13-FEB-25 PA 0 0 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC186214
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Carolina Casualty Insurance Co. $1,000 10/01/2024

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.

Power Units 174
Drivers 176
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 03/03/1987
MCS-150 Filed 20260317 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 10,271,904
Address 500 Avenue P, Newark, NJ 07105-4802