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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 Oct 18, 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
  • Private Passenger (Business)
  • Private Passenger (Non-business)
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 70 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 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)

  • 7
    Fatal
  • 298
    Injury
  • 144
    Tow
  • 449
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.08 25 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.27 339 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 19

Inspection Summary

  • 5
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 380
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 116 unique codes

Critical 46

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× 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
  • 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× 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
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth8× 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 area5× SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.2× 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
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-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.5× 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.7× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure2× OOS×2 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 connection21× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection55× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.40F-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× 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
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking10× OOS×5 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis21× OOS×4 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub10× OOS×4 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long4× OOS×4 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-FRMSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame member permitting shifting of body1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRSCFrame - Cracked siderail web around the radius into the bottom flange1× 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
  • 393.62-BEIBuses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed)16× OOS×15 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
  • 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
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit23× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 66

  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
  • 393.24C-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly mounted12× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam12× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative9× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative8× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.3× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit3× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing2× SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHLMLighting - Headlamp(s) - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× 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
  • 396.3A1-STLTSteering - Looseness in the threaded joint of a tie rod or drag link1× SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber8× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.7× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories3× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report2× 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
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)1× 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
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak73× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper25× SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective7× SW 3
  • 393.80ARear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective4× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative30× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper15× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative13× SW 2
  • 393.91-BUBuses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats11× SW 2
  • 393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken9× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured9× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative8× SW 2
  • 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing3× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

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

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