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TRANSWAYS MOTOR EXPRESS CO INC

351 ROOSEVELT AVE UNIT 1 · Carteret, NJ 07008

Authorized: Property
(732) 442-4630 Tap to call
  • MC #20490
  • USDOT #535788 USDOT Active
  • 53
    Power Units
  • 47
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

TRANSWAYS MOTOR EXPRESS CO INC is a Carteret, NJ freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of New Jersey. This company has 53 truck(s) in their fleet and 47 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-20490 and their USDOT number is 535788.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/18/2026 · last updated May 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/18/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,689,682 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY Updated 4 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 23.1% 23.4% Driver 5% 6.7% Hazmat 0% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 5.26 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.15 1

Inspection Summary

  • 22
    Total
  • 12
    Clean
  • 10
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
TRANSWAYS MOTOR EXPRESS CO INC
351 ROOSEVELT AVE UNIT 1
CARTERET, NJ 07008
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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