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CARDENAS TRUCKS CORP

9 WAKEMAN AVE · Newark, NJ 07104

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #906415
  • USDOT #2585280 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 5
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CARDENAS TRUCKS CORP is a Newark, NJ freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of New Jersey. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-906415 and their USDOT number is 2585280.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/31/2025 · last updated May 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/31/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 288,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • U.S. Mail

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New Jersey — home base

Home base   Based in Newark, New Jersey. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated May 30, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.49 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.55 5 Vehicle Maintenance 4.25 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.49 4

Inspection Summary

  • 41
    Total
  • 17
    Clean
  • 24
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 31 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 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

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× 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
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.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
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

  • 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
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2I-ELDUNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV power unit number.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.2× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
CARDENAS TRUCKS CORP
9 WAKEMAN AVE
NEWARK, NJ 07104
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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