Transways Motor Express Co INC Safety Record
DOT# 535788 · Carteret, NJ 07008 · 7324424630
Average safety record — scored 39/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/19/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 39/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Transways Motor Express Co INC (DOT# 535788) in Carteret, New Jersey has 29 inspections on record with 41 violations and a 31.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: C. 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 · 41 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 · 29 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/19/2026 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 12/22/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 09/16/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/10/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 07/09/2025 | MD | 5 | 1 |
| 06/10/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 05/22/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2025 | NY | 1 | 0 |
| 02/17/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 02/11/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20-AUG-24 | NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-MAY-24 | NJ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10-JUN-25 | NJ | 0 | 1 | 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 | National Interstate Ins Co. of Hawaii, Inc. | $2,000 |
| CARGO | Hanover 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.