Uncommon Carrier INC Safety Record

DOT# 290041 · Kearny, NJ 07032 · 9738178700

A

Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/02/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 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, Uncommon Carrier INC (DOT# 290041) in Kearny, New Jersey has 45 inspections on record with 8 violations and a 4.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

45 Inspections
4.4% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
29 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 4.4%
Carrier: 4.4% (2 of 45) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 45) National: 6.4%
73% OOS rate better than 73% of carriers in New Jersey
30% crash rate better than 30% 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.

8 total violations across 45 inspections
2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (25%)
Vehicle Maintenance
3
Unsafe Driving
3
Hazardous Materials
2

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 3 states: CT, NJ, PA
Level 1: 27 (60%) Level 2: 14 (31%) Level 3: 4 (9%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/02/2026 NJ 2 0 0
02/20/2026 NJ 2 0 0
02/13/2026 NJ 2 0 0
02/10/2026 NJ 2 0 0
02/09/2026 NJ 1 0 0
02/03/2026 PA 2 0 0
01/22/2026 CT 2 0 0
12/30/2025 NJ 2 0 0
11/04/2025 NJ 1 0 0
10/21/2025 NJ 1 0 0
1 injury crash
27-NOV-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
27-NOV-24 NJ 0 1 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 MC190952
Common Authority N
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 New Jersey Manufacturers Insurance Co. $1,000 11/21/2022

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 29
Drivers 29
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 04/10/1987
MCS-150 Filed 20260130 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 63,600
Address 40 Campus Drive, Kearny, NJ 07032