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Freight Carrier · Hillside, NJ

BENJAMINS TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: BENJAMINS TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 1441 CHESTNUT AVE, HILLSIDE, NJ, 07205, US
Telephone: (862) 218-4820

1441 CHESTNUT AVE · Hillside, NJ 07205

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1259741
USDOT #3652828 USDOT Active

1
Power Unit
1
Driver
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

BENJAMINS TRANSPORTATION INC is a Hillside, NJ freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of New Jersey. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1259741 and their USDOT number is 3652828.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/27/2026 · last updated Jul 31, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/27/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: MA (4), MD (2), VA (1), NY (1), NJ (1), CT (1). Home base: Hillside, New Jersey.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated 1 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 13 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 3.4 5 Vehicle Maintenance 8.57 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

10
Total
2
Clean
8
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 7

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 4

395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× SW 7
395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours2× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 11

393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

BENJAMINS TRANSPORTATION INC
1441 CHESTNUT AVE
HILLSIDE, NJ 07205

Mailing Address

BENJAMINS TRANSPORTATION INC
29 RIDGE AVE APT 1C
WEST ORANGE, NJ 07502

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 7

Hours of Service 4

Vehicle Maintenance 11

Unsafe Driving 1

Locations

Location on Map

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