J Mercado Trucking LLC Safety Record
DOT# 3761428 · Vineland, NJ 08361 · 6094704434
Below-average safety record — scored 70/100. Elevated out-of-service rates or crash history.
Last inspected 08/06/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 70/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, J Mercado Trucking LLC (DOT# 3761428) in Vineland, New Jersey has 10 inspections on record with 35 violations and a 30.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: D (below-average 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 · 35 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 · 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/06/2025 | CT | 3 | 1 |
| 02/26/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/15/2024 | NJ | 0 | 1 |
| 05/25/2024 | CT | 0 | 1 |
| 01/18/2024 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 11/01/2023 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/04/2023 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 10/02/2023 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 09/28/2023 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 05/23/2023 | PA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-FEB-25 | MA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-FEB-25 | CT | 0 | 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 | Accredited 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.