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ADVANCED CARGO TRANSPORTATION INC

  • 689077
  • 19 HYATT AVE
    NEWARK, NJ 07105
  • 46
  • 46
  • 72

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 02/10/2025 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY
( 05/21/2001)

Out of Service Rates

Type OOS % National Avg %
Vehicle 19.2 21.4
Driver 2.8 6.0
Hazmat 4.5

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 02/10/2025 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type Yes/No MC#/MX#
Property Yes MC-319863
Passenger No
Household Goods No
Broker No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending January 31, 2025

On-Road Performance
4.51 Not Public 0.13 6.61 0 Not Public 0.42
On-Road Performance Detail
13
9-21 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
47.7
Combination Carrier
Not Public
72
4
21-100 relevant driver inspections
52
23
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
72
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
72
2
21-100 relevant driver inspections
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: 82

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.16B-CPASS Co-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 2 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone. 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit. 1 0 4 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit. 4 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety offical, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other. 3 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.82(a)1 Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.26(b) Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current 2 0 5 HOS Compliance
391.11(b)(4) Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions. 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
391.11B5-LNCDLNVL License (Non-CDL) - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction. 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
392.7(a) Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.207A-SAPPCBLM Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. 1 0 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.207(c) Leaf spring assembly defective/missing 1 1 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.23-LEU Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or looose pigtail). 1 1 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking 2 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2PC Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45DCPC Brake Connections with Constrictions - Connection to Power Unit 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45DLPC Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45UV Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48A-BMBC All Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(a) ABS required on all CMVs with hydraulic brakes manufactured after February 1999 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55C1-B Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(c)(2) CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(d)(1) CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55D2-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(d)(3) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 5 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)(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.
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. 2 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 6 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. 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-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp 2 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1) Brake - Defective Air Reservoir 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1BL Brake system pressure loss 3 2 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
396.9(d)(2) Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 72

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
1/13/2025 CT3025004893 CT AX158Y NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLCP State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone 10  
1/13/2025 PAL314501337 PA AX151H NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
1/10/2025 PAE927501018 PA AR372C NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
1/10/2025 PAE927501016 PA AW415L NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
1/3/2025 NJSPPQI02796 NJ AW972J NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
1/2/2025 PAE952500280 PA AY892W NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
12/7/2024 CT3029002711 CT AY978Z NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative 6  
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
12/4/2024 CT3010003786 CT AW514L NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.16B-CPASS Co-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. 7  
11/20/2024 NYD808705146 NY AW416L NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.55C1-B Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 4  
11/19/2024 NYSPK4020028 NY AY102E NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
395.22G-ELDMFV HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. 1  
11/14/2024 NJPABTI00164 NJ AY552K NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.23-LEU Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) (OOS) 2 + 2 (OOS)  
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
391.11B5-LNCDLNVL License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
10/23/2024 NYSPL3070102 NY AW415L NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
9/17/2024 NYSPB3020146 NY AU650A NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
9/17/2024 NYSPB3060039 NY AY978Z NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.55D2-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. 4  
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)  
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
9/11/2024 NYSPT0386502 NY 16330PF NY TRUCK TRACTOR   3
395.26(b) Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. 1  
9/5/2024 PAE952424947 PA AY492Y NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 3  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
8/12/2024 CT3020000445 CT AU650A NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
396.9(d)(2) Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report 4  
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
393.55(d)(1) CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) 4  
7/31/2024 PAN115421350 PA AR372C NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 5  
7/30/2024 CT0813000034 CT AY892W NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.7(a) Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection 4  
393.48A-BMBC All Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) 4  
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2  
393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing 2  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
393.55(c)(2) CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system 4  
396.3(a)(1) Brake - Defective Air Reservoir 4  
393.207(c) Leaf spring assembly defective/missing (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
7/9/2024 NYSPB0372860 NY AT692Z NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   2
6/26/2024 NYD808704958 NY AW237D NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.207A-SAPPCBLM Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. 7  
393.9A-LLPL Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative 2  
393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam 6  
5/16/2024 PAJ109413747 PA AU375X NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
5/1/2024 NYSPD0292036 NY AW416L NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
393.55(a) ABS required on all CMVs with hydraulic brakes manufactured after February 1999 4  
391.11(b)(4) Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
3/25/2024 CT3029002160 CT AT536X NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps 6  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
2/27/2024 CT3091005261 CT AX151H NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   2
396.3A1BL Brake system pressure loss 4  
393.45B2PC Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit 4  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
2/26/2024 CT3011999895 CT AU375X NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.45DLPC Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit 4  
2/23/2024 CT3090003781 CT AW514L NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   2
1/29/2024 NYSPT0521604 NY AU650A NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.55(d)(1) CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) 4  
393.55(d)(3) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 4  
1/12/2024 PAE952401296 PA AW236D NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
1/12/2024 PAN209401213 PA AT311K NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/10/2024 CT3120004356 CT AX151H NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
1/5/2024 CT3022000217 CT AT536X NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.3A1BL Brake system pressure loss (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45DCPC Brake Connections with Constrictions - Connection to Power Unit 4  
12/22/2023 NYSPD0281305 NY AW415L NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
12/14/2023 NYSPG0206549 NY AY552K NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
12/12/2023 NYSPT0541141 NY AY552K NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment 2  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 2  
12/6/2023 CT3025003318 CT AW515L NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
11/22/2023 PAE941332617 PA AY910J NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
11/10/2023 CT3025003296 CT AR372C NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking 4  
10/26/2023 CT3061002320 CT AW239D NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/12/2023 CT3029001777 CT 16330PF NY TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
9/18/2023 CT3070005182 CT AW515L NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/7/2023 CT3090003507 CT AU116C NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/5/2023 CT3067002977 CT AW514L NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/17/2023 CT3029001662 CT P781189 SC TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
8/16/2023 NYSP3T200422 NY AS210R NJ STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
6/20/2023 CT3010002735 CT AU117C NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.82(a)1 Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV 10  
5/22/2023 NJSPPWI01124 NJ AS210R NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPPWI01125 NJ AT387D NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPPWI01126 NJ AT388D NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPPWI01127 NJ AW972J NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPPWI01128 NJ AW417L NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPPCI00961 NJ AR336D NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPPCI00962 NJ AY552K NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPPCI00963 NJ AU116C NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPPCI00964 NJ AW239D NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPPCI00965 NJ AW236D NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPDXI01027 NJ AW418L NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPDXI01028 NJ AT977F NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPDXI01029 NJ AW237D NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPDXI01030 NJ AU590S NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPDXI01031 NJ AT386D NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPDYI01404 NJ AU375X NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPDYI01405 NJ AW514L NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPDYI01406 NJ AU5915 NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPDYI01407 NJ AR372C NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/22/2023 NJSPDYI01408 NJ AU117C NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/18/2023 PAR123313812 PA AW416L NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp 6  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
3/21/2023 NYSPT0384685 NY AU375X NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.45UV Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
3/20/2023 ME3998010545 ME AW313Z NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current 5  
3/2/2023 CT0791000387 CT AW747L NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.3A1BL Brake system pressure loss (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions 4  
3/2/2023 CT3067002664 CT AW313Z NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.8F01 Drivers record of duty status not current 5  
2/27/2023 PAR118305840 PA AW417L NJ TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2C Failure to obey traffic control device 5  

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: 2

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)
12/4/2024 NJ0004758774 NJ AY993M NJ 0 1 Yes No 2 3 6
1/12/2024 NJ0024700927 NJ 77688PA NY 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2

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.

  • 8/20/2018 (Non-Ratable Review)
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  • : 2

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Enforcement Cases

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