Freight Carrier/cargo Tank · Carlstadt, NJ

PROSPECT TRANSPORTATION INC

630 INDUSTRIAL ROAD · Carlstadt, NJ 07072-1619

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(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: 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 Jun 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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

Inspection activity   Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: NJ (162), NY (25), US (11), FL (5), CT (4), DE (2), MD (1), PA (1), SC (1). Home base: Carlstadt, New Jersey.

Safety Record

15 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 1
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.1 5 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 1.92 47 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 212
    Total
  • 157
    Clean
  • 55
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 46 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 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×6 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
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 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
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test 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 28

  • 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
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere. SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199811× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 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
  • 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
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.55A-BHydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system 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
  • 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle. SW 4
  • 393.70B1I-CDPBFL-LT20Coupling - Mounting plate or pivot bracket has 20% or less of the fasteners on either side missing/ineffective SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak 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
  • 393.9A-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
  • 177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper SW 3
  • 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. SW 3

Locations

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

Location on Map

Related Companies