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CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC

248 PATERSON PLANK RD · Carlstadt, NJ 07072-2300

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #718160
  • USDOT #2049856 USDOT Active
  • 40
    Power Units
  • 40
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC is a Carlstadt, NJ freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of New Jersey. This company has 40 truck(s) in their fleet and 40 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-718160 and their USDOT number is 2049856.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/05/2026 · last updated Jul 12, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/05/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,520,095 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New York — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 9 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Rhode Island — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: NY (29), CT (9), NJ (9), PA (7), MD (5), RI (1), CO (1). Home base: Carlstadt, New Jersey.

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.95 14 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.97 11 Vehicle Maintenance 4.06 25 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.12 1

Inspection Summary

  • 61
    Total
  • 22
    Clean
  • 39
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 57 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSMSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir1× OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 14

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)2× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 9

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other4× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
  • 392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 22

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir 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× SW 4
  • 396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.80ARear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative4× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC
248 PATERSON PLANK RD
CARLSTADT, NJ 07072-2300
Mailing Address
CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC
248 PATERSON PLANK RD
CARLSTADT, NJ 07072

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