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NJ TRANSIT BUS OPERATIONS

283-299 MARKET STREET · Newark, NJ 07102

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  • MC #3647
  • USDOT #74293 USDOT Active
  • 2394
    Power Units
  • 4900
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

NJ TRANSIT BUS OPERATIONS is a Newark, NJ freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of New Jersey. This company has 2394 truck(s) in their fleet and 4900 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-3647 and their USDOT number is 74293.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/19/2026 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name NEW JERSEY TRANSIT CORPORATION
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/19/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 100,000,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Passengers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New Jersey — 1000 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: NJ (1000). Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Newark, New Jersey.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 74 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 6.4% 23.4% Driver 0.3% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 9
    Fatal
  • 310
    Injury
  • 126
    Tow
  • 445
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.11 34 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 1.88 308 Drugs / Alcohol 0 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.03 22

Inspection Summary

  • 5
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 361
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 125 unique codes

Critical 52

  • 390.3(e)Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL6× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person5× SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area4× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth4× SW 8
  • 393.3A1-TARPSWDTires - Presence of rubber-coated cord or cured rubber plug in the sidewall on a dual set of tires.1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× 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 ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.3× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom.2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPASSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STSMSteering - Modified or has a condition that interferes with the free movement of steering1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection16× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection41× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber4× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.6× OOS×6 SW 3
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis15× OOS×4 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub9× OOS×4 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long4× OOS×4 SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken6× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking5× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRWCFrame - Cracked siderail web at least 1-1/2 inches directed toward the bottom flange1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.62-BEIBuses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed)11× OOS×10 SW 1
  • 393.62-BEMEIBuses - Marked emergency exit is inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed).9× OOS×9 SW 1
  • 393.83D-ELNGPBExhaust System - Other than Gasoline - Exhaust system leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 15 inches (38.1 cm) forward of the rear-most part of the bus or rear of opening doors or windows.4× OOS×4 SW 1
  • 393.62(c)No or Defective bus emergency exit windows3× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 391.41A-MCPVIMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-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
  • 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
  • 393.62-BENMBuses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does not convey message)1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 393.62(e)No or inadequate bus emergency exit marking1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit30× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation4× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 67

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× SW 7
  • 393.24C-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly mounted10× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative9× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative8× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.2× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.2× SW 6
  • 393.24(c)Improper Headlamp mounting2× SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
  • 393.24D-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly aimed1× SW 6
  • 393.9A1-LPLOWRLighting - Projecting load - Any lamp on projecting load inoperative when required to be on1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle6× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber5× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.3× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× SW 4
  • 393.45A - AHILBrakes - Air brake hose/tubing labeled for other than an air brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× 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 1998.1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak54× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper20× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak15× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required8× SW 3
  • 393.80ARear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective4× SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective4× SW 3
  • 393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative20× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper13× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative11× SW 2
  • 393.91-BUBuses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats9× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured9× SW 2
  • 393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken6× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2

Driver Fitness 2

Locations

Physical Address
NJ TRANSIT BUS OPERATIONS
283-299 MARKET STREET
NEWARK, NJ 07102
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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