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DAYBREAK EXPRESS INC

500 AVENUE P · Newark, NJ 07105-4802

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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 Oct 22, 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
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Fresh Produce
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Virginia — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 29 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 28 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 23 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 23 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 7 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) California — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Hampshire — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Washington — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Vermont — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 31 states over the past 24 months: VA (30), MD (29), NY (28), NC (23), NJ (16), PA (14), IN (7), CA (6), OH (6), DE (5), GA (5), CT (4), +19 more. Home base: Newark, New Jersey.

Safety Record

25 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 11
    Tow
  • 15
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.46 22 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 10 Vehicle Maintenance 3.04 46 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.01 2

Inspection Summary

  • 204
    Total
  • 126
    Clean
  • 78
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 61 unique codes

Critical 18

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× 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 leak1× OOS×1 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 material2× OOS×2 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.7× OOS×7 SW 4
  • 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 8

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× 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 limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 23

  • 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.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured7× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× 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-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× 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

Hours of Service 8

  • 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
  • 395.3A1-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
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.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

Hazardous Materials 2

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

Driver Fitness 2

  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× SW 2
  • 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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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
DAYBREAK FAST FREIGHT INC
Newark, NJ
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:0—9403702825426

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