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Freight Carrier · Newark, NJ

DAYBREAK EXPRESS INC

Name: DAYBREAK EXPRESS INC
Address: 500 AVENUE P, NEWARK, NJ, 07105-4802, US
Telephone: (973) 589-5931

500 AVENUE P · Newark, NJ 07105-4802

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #186214
USDOT #288155 USDOT Active

174
Power Units
176
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

DAYBREAK EXPRESS INC is a Newark, NJ freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of New Jersey. This company has 174 truck(s) in their fleet and 176 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-186214 and their USDOT number is 288155.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/14/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/14/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 10,271,904 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Fresh Produce
Intermodal Containers
Chemicals
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

28 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
13
Tow
16
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.78 26 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.14 13 Vehicle Maintenance 3 43 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.03 3

Inspection Summary

204
Total
124
Clean
80
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 66 unique codes

Critical 19

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
177.823A-HMTVMMCNIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material1× OOS×1 SW 5
395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.6× OOS×6 SW 4
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 9

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other6× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 11

395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 24

393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× 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, 19983× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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 wear1× 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
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× SW 2
393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 2

177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper1× SW 3
177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind1× SW 3

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

DAYBREAK EXPRESS INC
500 AVENUE P
NEWARK, NJ 07105-4802

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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DAYBREAK EXPRESS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 66 unique codes

Critical 19

Unsafe Driving 9

Hours of Service 11

Vehicle Maintenance 24

Hazardous Materials 2

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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