According to FMCSA records, Nj Transit Bus Operations (DOT# 74293) in Newark, New Jersey has 9,291 inspections on record with 1,136 violations and a 1.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 470 crashes, including 7 fatal. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
9,291Inspections
1.4%Vehicle OOS Rate
470Crashes
2,394Power Units
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.
Vehicle OOS Rate1.4%
Carrier: 1.4% (127 of 9,291)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.3%
Carrier: 0.3% (27 of 9,291)National: 6.4%
75%OOS rate better than 75% of carriers in New Jersey
16%crash rate better than 16% of carriers in New Jersey
Violation Categories · 1,136 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.
1,136total violations across 9,291 inspections
165violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
934
Unsafe Driving
154
Driver Fitness
36
Other
12
Inspection History · 100 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.
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 NumberMC003647
Common AuthorityActive
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD
Westchester Fire Insurance Company
N/A
02/25/2026
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.