NEW JERSEY TRANSIT CORPORATION
NJ TRANSIT BUS OPERATIONS
- 74293
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283-299 MARKET STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07102 - 2,394
- 4,900
- 6,524
Safety Rating & OOS Rates
(As of 03/08/2026 updated daily from SAFER )
Out of Service Rates
| Type | OOS % | National Avg % |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 6.2 | 23.2 |
| Driver | 0.3 | 6.4 |
| Hazmat | 4.4 |
Licensing and Insurance
(As of 03/08/2026 updated hourly from L&I )
| Type | Yes/No | MC#/MX# |
|---|---|---|
| Property | No | |
| Passenger | No | |
| Household Goods | No | |
| Broker | No |
BASIC Status
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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
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Denotes this carrier exceeds the FMCSA Intervention
Threshold relative to its safety event grouping based upon
roadside data and/or has been cited with one or more Acute/Critical Violations within the
past 12 months during an investigation. Therefore, this carrier may be prioritized
for an intervention action and roadside inspection.
Vehicle Maintenance
On-Road Performance
1.74
Safety Event Group: 501+ relevant vehicle inspections
Intervention
Threshold
Scale 0 to 100; 0 indicates the best safety performance.
29% of motor carriers in the same safety event group have better on-road performance than this motor carrier.
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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| Aug 29 2025 | Sep 26 2025 | Oct 31 2025 | Nov 28 2025 | Dec 26 2025 | Jan 30 2026 | |
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| Measure | 1.62 | 1.62 | 1.84 | 1.85 | 1.77 | 1.74 |
| Measure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 574
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak. | 49 | 0 | 3 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 38 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. | 34 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 23 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper. | 20 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle. | 16 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative. | 16 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 15 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 13 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection. | 12 | 2 | 4 |
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis. | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| 393.62-BEI | Buses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed). | 9 | 8 | 1 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative. | 9 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HLOW | Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel | 9 | 5 | 2 |
| 393.24C-L | Lighting - Headlamp(s) improperly mounted. | 8 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. | 8 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub. | 8 | 3 | 2 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.62-BEMEI | Buses - Marked emergency exit is inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed). | 7 | 7 | 1 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative. | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative. | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.62(c) | No or Defective bus emergency exit windows | 6 | 6 | 1 |
| 393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective. | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.91-BU | Buses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats. | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative. | 5 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 5 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking. | 5 | 2 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth. | 4 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective. | 4 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 4 | 1 | 6 |
| 396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 4 | 4 | 3 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories. | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken. | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.24(c) | Improper Headlamp mounting | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area. | 3 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective. | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.83D-ELNGPB | Exhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of the bus. | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam. | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative. | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing. | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.201A-FRBFC | Frame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long. | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 2 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | 2 | 2 | 7 |
| 393.207F-SASMD | Suspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | 2 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.62(a) | No or Defective bus emergency exits | 2 | 2 | 1 |
| 393.62(e) | No or inadequate bus emergency exit marking | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 2 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75B-TF | Tires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth. | 2 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative. | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9B-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp obscured. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any missing. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.201A-FRMC | Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.201A-FRWC | Frame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 393.203(a) | Cab door missing/broken | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift. | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension. | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| 393.209D-STBSP | Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.209D-STSM | Steering - Modified or has a condition that interferes with the free movement of steering. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.24D-L | Lighting - Headlamp(s) improperly aimed. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.25A-L | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.3A1-TARPSWD | Tires - Presence of rubber-coated cord or cured rubber plug in the sidewall on a dual set of tires. | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45A - AHIL | Brakes - Air brake hose/tubing labeled for other than an air brake system | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-B | Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.47(d) | All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.51 | No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.51C-BLPW | Air Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after March 1, 1998. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.62(d) | No or Defective Safety glass and/or push-out window | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.62-BENM | Buses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message) | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.67(c)(8) | Improper fuel tank safety vent | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.67C7V-F | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others, leaking with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves. | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.80 | No or defective rear-vision mirror | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.89 | Buses - Missing or inadequate driveshaft protection. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.93A-SBA | Seatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.95(b) | Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light). | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.9A1-LPLOWR | Lighting - Projecting load - Any lamp on projecting load inoperative when required to be on. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9B-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.3A1T | Tires (general) | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 396.5B-HWSLOW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 1,139
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 1,944 | 1,886 | 3,288 | ||||||
*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.
Investigation Results
Vehicle Maint. Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Vehicle Maintenance 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.
- 7/26/2011 (Onsite Comprehensive Investigation)
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