Freight Carrier · Elizabeth, NJ

CARAVAN INC

475 DIVISION ST BLDG 7 · Elizabeth, NJ 07201

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #588444
  • USDOT #949781 USDOT Active
  • 69
    Power Units
  • 69
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CARAVAN INC is a Elizabeth, NJ freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of New Jersey. This company has 69 truck(s) in their fleet and 69 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-588444 and their USDOT number is 949781.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/23/2025 · last updated Jul 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/23/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,200,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: NJ (15), MD (3), DE (3), NY (2), MA (1), CT (1), PA (1). Home base: Elizabeth, New Jersey.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 6
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 9
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.23 3 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.2 1 Vehicle Maintenance 4.19 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.05 2

Inspection Summary

  • 26
    Total
  • 16
    Clean
  • 10
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 25 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126Failure to ensure intermodal container securement 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/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere. SW 6
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

  • 391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate SW 1
  • 391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CARAVAN INC
475 DIVISION ST BLDG 7
ELIZABETH, NJ 07201
Mailing Address
CARAVAN INC
475 DIVISION STREET BLDG 7
ELIZABETH, NJ 07201

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