Caravan INC Safety Record
DOT# 949781 · Elizabeth, NJ 07201 · 7325548600
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 02/19/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Caravan INC (DOT# 949781) in Elizabeth, New Jersey has 47 inspections on record with 59 violations and a 12.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 7 crashes. 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 · 59 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03/2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/29/2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 10/25/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 10/25/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 10/03/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 10/03/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 10/03/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 7 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-MAY-25 | NJ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 23-SEP-25 | NJ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 16-OCT-24 | NJ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 15-JUL-25 | NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-JUL-25 | NJ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 07-MAY-24 | NJ | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 03-APR-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 | Protective Insurance Co. | $750 |
| SURETY | Agcs Marine Insurance Company | 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.