Element Express INC Safety Record
DOT# 3430868 · Edison, NJ 08817 · 9734471313
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 02/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Element Express INC (DOT# 3430868) in Edison, New Jersey has 47 inspections on record with 80 violations and a 19.1% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. 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 · 80 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 · 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | MO | 0 | 2 |
| 01/30/2026 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 01/12/2026 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/15/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 12/11/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/18/2025 | VT | 1 | 0 |
| 10/27/2025 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| 10/03/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/29/2025 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 07/21/2025 | 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 | Southlake Specialty Insurance Company | $750 |
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.