Freight Carrier/cargo Tank · Carlstadt, NJ

PROSPECT TRANSPORTATION INC

630 INDUSTRIAL ROAD · Carlstadt, NJ 07072-1619

Authorized: Property
(201) 933-9999 Tap to call
  • MC #169922
  • USDOT #429457 USDOT Active
  • 49
    Power Units
  • 98
    Drivers
  • Carrier/cargo Tank
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PROSPECT TRANSPORTATION INC is a Carlstadt, NJ freight carrier/cargo tank that is authorized for property in the state of New Jersey. This company has 49 truck(s) in their fleet and 98 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-169922 and their USDOT number is 429457.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/31/2025 · last updated May 31, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/31/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 4,755,911 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Home base   Based in Carlstadt, New Jersey. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

17 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.23 5 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.02 1 Vehicle Maintenance 2.01 47 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 222
    Total
  • 166
    Clean
  • 56
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 50 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 173.24B1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×7 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 178.345-14(c)DOT406/407/412 specification plate SW 8
  • 178.345-14(b)DOT406/407/412 name plate SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves SW 8
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 31

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 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. SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. SW 4
  • 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle. SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system SW 4
  • 393.55A-BHydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDPBFL-LT20Coupling - Mounting plate or pivot bracket has 20% or less of the fasteners on either side missing/ineffective SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective SW 1

Hazardous Materials 3

  • 172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured SW 5
  • 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
PROSPECT TRANSPORTATION INC
630 INDUSTRIAL ROAD
CARLSTADT, NJ 07072-1619
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map

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