D & C VARGAS TRANSPORT INC
- 1998793
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419 N WASHINGTON AVE
DUNELLEN, NJ 08812 - 3
- 12
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates
(As of 02/16/2026 updated daily from SAFER )
CONDITIONAL
(
05/13/2017)
Out of Service Rates
| Type | OOS % | National Avg % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 33.3 | 23.2 |
| Driver | 2.8 | 6.4 |
| Hazmat | 4.4 |
Licensing and Insurance
(As of 02/16/2026 updated hourly from L&I )
| Type | Yes/No | MC#/MX# |
|---|---|---|
| Property | Yes | MC-708108 |
| Passenger | No | |
| Household Goods | No | |
| Broker | No |
BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending January 30, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
| On-Road Performance | ||||||
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| 9.26 | Not Public | 0.59 | 10.94 | 0 | Not Public | 0.50 |
| On-Road Performance Detail | ||||||
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3
3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
3.7
Combination Carrier
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Not Public |
36
5
21-100 relevant driver inspections
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21
18
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
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36
0
No Safety Event Grouping
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Not Public |
36
1
21-100 relevant driver inspections
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| Investigation Results | ||||||
| No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | N/A | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | Not Public | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered |
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Violation Summary
Violations: 58
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit. | 2 | 0 | 4 | Unsafe Driving |
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days. | 1 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | 1 | 0 | 1 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | 3 | 0 | 5 | HOS Compliance |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain: | 1 | 0 | 7 | HOS Compliance |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions. | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| 393.201A-FRMC | Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components. | 1 | 1 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.207A-STCB | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing. | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 4 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45UV | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface. | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 7 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998. | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | 2 | 2 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area. | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth. | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam. | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3A1BC | Brake-air compressor violation | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.3(a)1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. | 1 | 1 | 0 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.5A-HNL | Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub. | 1 | 1 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | 1 | 1 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
Inspection History
Total Inspections: 36
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 1/14/2026 | US2062000028 | US | AY962Y | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 396.5A-HNL Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub (OOS) | 2 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 11/7/2025 | NM5012P8N8W5 | NM | AX339W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 391.11(b)(4) Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | ||||||
| 11/4/2025 | OH3216000047 | OH | AX339W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 4 | ||||||
| 10/23/2025 | IL5008550003 | IL | AX339W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 392.2LC Improper lane change | 5 | ||||||
| 10/13/2025 | NM2310P7YQH1 | NM | AX339W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 4 | ||||||
| 9/19/2025 | NM3173P7A7S5 | NM | AY962Y | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 8/14/2025 | NM3173P6ADP5 | NM | AX340W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 4 | ||||||
| 393.45UV Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.45DLUV Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 4 | ||||||
| 393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 4 | ||||||
| 7/23/2025 | IL5000550068 | IL | AY962Y | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 7/3/2025 | OKPB10154239 | OK | AY962Y | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 7/3/2025 | NM9595P54GS2 | NM | AY962Y | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 8 | ||||||
| 393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 4 | ||||||
| 7/2/2025 | MOW100003034 | MO | AY962Y | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.201A-FRMC Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components (OOS) | 2 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.207A-STCB Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching (OOS) | 7 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | ||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | 4 | ||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | 5 | ||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | ||||||
| 6/9/2025 | IL4248940287 | IL | AX339W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 6/2/2025 | PAE952515304 | PA | AX339W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | ||||||
| 5/2/2025 | NM4935P3EDSP | NM | AX340W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 3/29/2025 | MOW120002857 | MO | AX340W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 6 | ||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | 5 | ||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | ||||||
| 393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 4 | ||||||
| 1/31/2025 | NM6242P0VLX4 | NM | AX340W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 1/23/2025 | OH0486000193 | OH | AX340W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 1/10/2025 | NM8096P0A4N2 | NM | AY980Z | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 1/9/2025 | CAND74009517 | CA | AY980Z | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 12/28/2024 | NM6242OA362F | NM | AX339W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 10/10/2024 | IL4179220645 | IL | AY980Z | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 10/10/2024 | MOW200003672 | MO | AY980Z | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 8 | ||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | 5 | ||||||
| 10/3/2024 | OH3267000007 | OH | AY962Y | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | ||||||
| 9/27/2024 | AZ6273000082 | AZ | AY980Z | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 9/25/2024 | NM3178O7H6V1 | NM | AX339W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 4 | ||||||
| 9/15/2024 | NM6242O77M7F | NM | AY962Y | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 9/12/2024 | CANDMP008310 | CA | AX339W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 8/9/2024 | NM4698O66FHR | NM | AY980Z | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 4 | ||||||
| 393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | ||||||
| 393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 4 | ||||||
| 396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | ||||||
| 393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | ||||||
| 8/7/2024 | NM3173O6451T | NM | AY962Y | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 4 | ||||||
| 8/2/2024 | AZ6273000072 | AZ | AY980Z | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 7/15/2024 | IN8283008326 | IN | AX339W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 7/12/2024 | TXV241465587 | TX | AX340W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.9H Inoperable head lamps | 6 | ||||||
| 6/13/2024 | OH3227000986 | OH | AX340W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | ||||||
| 393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 4 | ||||||
| 4/17/2024 | OH0726000025 | OH | AX339W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | ||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | ||||||
| 3/15/2024 | MOW192002821 | MO | AX339W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | ||||||
| 2/1/2024 | NM3173O0WC84 | NM | AX341W | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak | 3 | ||||||
| 396.3(a)1BOS BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination (OOS) | 0 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.45DLUV Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 4 | ||||||
| 396.5B-HWSLIW Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel (OOS) | 2 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | ||||||
| 393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | ||||||
| 393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | 4 | ||||||
| 393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 4 | ||||||
| 396.3A1BC Brake-air compressor violation | 4 | ||||||
Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 0
This carrier has no crashes to display.
Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 4
| Report | Vehicle | Crash | Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW) | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Fatal | Inj. | Tow. | HM |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time
Weight (TiW) |
Total Weight (TotW) |
| 7/20/2025 | AZ0I25043502 | AZ | AY477B | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| 6/8/2025 | AZ0I25034901 | AZ | AY962Y | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| 8/15/2024 | OK2410001752 | OK | AX339W | NJ | 1 | 0 | No | No | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| 2/16/2024 | ILX003329928 | IL | AY312K | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Investigation Results
Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
- 11/17/2025 (Non-Ratable Review)
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