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Freight Carrier · Lyndhurst, NJ

KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP

Name: KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP
Address: 125 CHUBB AVE, LYNDHURST, NJ, 07071-3504, US
Telephone: (201) 330-1900

125 CHUBB AVE · Lyndhurst, NJ 07071-3504

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(201) 330-1900 Tap to call

MC #165964
USDOT #189169 USDOT Active

319
Power Units
260
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP is a Lyndhurst, NJ freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of New Jersey. This company has 319 truck(s) in their fleet and 260 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-165964 and their USDOT number is 189169.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/18/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 02/18/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 11,393,390 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

46 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
8
Tow
9
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.61 24 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 13 Vehicle Maintenance 2.1 90 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.08 5

Inspection Summary

499
Total
378
Clean
121
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 93 unique codes

Critical 28

392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS18× OOS×18 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak8× OOS×8 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× SW 8
383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× SW 8
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× OOS×4 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-DLDSUJBCMDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing universal joint bearing cap.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking3× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201A-FRSCFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
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

Unsafe Driving 10

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, other2× SW 5
392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation7× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 47

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve5× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× 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 1998.2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× 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
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× 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.1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.50(c)No means to ensure operable check valve1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.65F-FFuel - Improper fuel line protection1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 8

395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier3× SW 3
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.3× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official2× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× 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
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP
125 CHUBB AVE
LYNDHURST, NJ 07071-3504

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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KEYSTONE FREIGHT CORP

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 93 unique codes

Critical 28

Unsafe Driving 10

Vehicle Maintenance 47

Hours of Service 8

Locations

Location on Map

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