TRANSWAYS MOTOR EXPRESS CO INC

DOT 535788 MC 020490 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
35 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 28.57% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 66.67% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
53 units

Drivers: 47

Trailers: 135 (135 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $2,000,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

351 ROOSEVELT AVE UNIT 1, CARTERET, NJ, 07008

Phone Number

(732) 442-4630

Mailing Address

351 ROOSEVELT AVE UNIT 1, CARTERET, NJ, 07008

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(732) 442-5907

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
41 yrs, 11 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
38 years

Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2014-05-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-05-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-07-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-05-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-05-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1988-08-05 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1988-08-05 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1984-09-04 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1984-07-24 TRANSFERRED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $2,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2024-06-01 BIPD/Primary WHP 8200128-01 $2,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. O… - - ACTIVE
2024-06-01 BIPD/Primary WHP 8200128-01 $2,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. O… - - ACTIVE
2010-05-16 Cargo IHY 8183419 N/A HANOVER INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2010-05-16 Cargo IHY 8183419 N/A HANOVER INSURANCE CO. - - ACTIVE
2024-05-14 BIPD/Primary WPP 8200128-00 $1,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. O… 2024-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2024-01-24 BIPD/Primary A0035924002 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2024-05-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-05-14 BIPD/Primary A0035924002 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2024-01-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-05-14 BIPD/Primary A0035924001 $1,000,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2021-05-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-05-14 BIPD/Primary BA 0703790 $1,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2016-05-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-07-02 BIPD/Primary CAC 7001369 00 $1,000,000 TOWER NATIONAL INSURANCE COMP… 2010-07-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-07-02 BIPD/Primary CAC 7001574 00 $1,000,000 TOWER NATIONAL INSURANCE COMP… 2014-05-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-07-14 CARGO 04 MS PN9567 $1,000,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2010-05-16 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-05-14 BIPD/Primary BAP2950693 $1,000,000 TOWER NATIONAL INSURANCE COMP… 2010-07-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-04-28 BIPD/Primary BA 066 74 10 $1,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2009-05-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-06-21 BIPD/Primary BA 066 74 10 $1,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2008-04-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-05-14 BIPD/Primary BA 66 73 25 $1,000,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2007-06-21 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-05-14 CARGO MZI97181383 $1,000,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2009-07-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-06-14 CARGO QT 0499B111 TIL $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY I… 2005-05-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-06-14 BIPD/Primary SFT 5236297 $1,000,000 THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE… 2005-06-14 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1998-05-14 BIPD/Primary CP50E107 $1,000,000 PALISADES INSURANCE COMPANY, … 2004-06-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1991-06-01 CARGO 259002884 $1,000,000 CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-06-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1989-11-27 BIPD/Primary 1AT 107973008 00 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… 1998-05-14 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

28.57%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

35 inspections · 10 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

66.67%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

3 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

5 inspections · 0 OOS

Total inspections: 35 Last inspection: Jun 24, 2026 Total crashes: 12

FMCSA Inspection Records (35 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 24, 2026

SPTI000059

1 viol.
Level 1 NJ FRHT 3AKJHLDR...

Jun 9, 2026

SPSSI01189

2 viol.
Level 2 NJ INTL 1HTMMMML...

May 13, 2026

0773000159

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 CT INTL 1HTMMMMN...

May 13, 2026

0773000159

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 CT INTL 1HTMMMMN...

May 8, 2026

N112612859

1 viol.
Level 2 PA VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

May 8, 2026

N112612859

1 viol.
Level 2 PA VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 24, 2026

0L12000529

Level 3 NY INTERNATIO 1HTMMMMN...

Apr 13, 2026

SPRDI02672

Level 2 NJ 4V4WC9EH...

Mar 19, 2026

3064001723

Level 3 CT INTL 1HTMMMMN...

Dec 22, 2025

SPRKI01226

1 viol.
Level 2 NJ 4V4WC9EH...

Sep 16, 2025

DGE1525915

Level 3 PA PTRB 1XP7D49X...

Jul 10, 2025

D110300930

Level 2 NY VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Jul 9, 2025

3054C00117

10 viol. 6 OOS
Level 1 MD INTERNATIO 1HTMMMML...

Jun 10, 2025

SPQWI03585

Level 3 NJ INTL 1HTMMMMN...

May 22, 2025

SPPSI03625

2 viol.
Level 1 NJ VOLK 4V4NC9EH...
Total Inspections

35

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

35

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (12 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 16, 2026

NJ • NJ0007248480

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 10, 2025

NJ • NJ0006904881

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 20, 2024

NJ • NJ0004033792

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 10, 2024

NJ • NJ0000001148

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Oct 23, 2023

NJ • NJ0023191314

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 25, 2021

NJ • NJ0021922875

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Dec 29, 2018

NJ • NJ0018946806

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 8, 2015

NJ • NJ0015283859

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Apr 20, 2009

NJ • NJ0009075155

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 6, 2007

PA • PA800658100X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

May 1, 2006

NJ • NJ0006107544

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Mar 25, 2003

NJ • NJ0003063903

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

8

Total Crashes

12

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

23

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 22
OOS: 5

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

35
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

53
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

53

37 owned

Trailers

135

135 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

47

CDL Drivers: 46
Interstate: 47
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

3

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 66.67%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 47
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Machinery Intermodal Chemicals Refrigerated Beverages Paper Products Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

53

Power Units

53

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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