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Freight Carrier · Dayton, NJ

WEST END EXPRESS CO INC

Name: WEST END EXPRESS CO INC
Address: 285 RIDGE RD STE 6, DAYTON, NJ, 08810, US
Telephone: (732) 993-9889

285 RIDGE RD STE 6 · Dayton, NJ 08810

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #678823
USDOT #235893 USDOT Active

157
Power Units
157
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

WEST END EXPRESS CO INC is a Dayton, NJ freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of New Jersey. This company has 157 truck(s) in their fleet and 157 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-678823 and their USDOT number is 235893.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/13/2025 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 11/13/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 4,648,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Intermodal Containers
Chemicals

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: PA (38), NJ (22), NY (11), CT (4), MD (2), DE (1). Home base: Dayton, New Jersey.

Safety Record

17 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
4
Injury
9
Tow
13
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.4 18 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.47 7 Vehicle Maintenance 11.66 38 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.22 2

Inspection Summary

78
Total
20
Clean
58
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 85 unique codes

Critical 21

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove1× 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:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve3× OOS×3 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× 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/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 8

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× 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
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 49

393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative5× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
393.24C-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly mounted1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured7× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection7× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber6× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× 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 wear4× SW 4
393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)2× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× 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.2× SW 4
393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted2× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× 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 1998.1× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
393.80ARear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective1× SW 3
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured4× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled2× SW 2
393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Hours of Service 6

395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:1× SW 5
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× 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
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.45A-MCMCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV without being medically certified.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

WEST END EXPRESS CO INC
285 RIDGE RD STE 6
DAYTON, NJ 08810

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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