Freight Carrier · Philadelphia, PA

CARRIBEAN OPERATORS INC

2900 ORTHODOX STREET · Philadelphia, PA 19137

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(215) 821-3316 Tap to call
  • MC #1587204
  • USDOT #959608 USDOT Active
  • 34
    Power Units
  • 30
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CARRIBEAN OPERATORS INC is a Philadelphia, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 34 truck(s) in their fleet and 30 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1587204 and their USDOT number is 959608.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/21/2024 · last updated Jul 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/21/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,438,087 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Garbage/Refuse

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: PA (47), GA (1). Home base: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.82 7 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 12.04 18 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.71 3

Inspection Summary

  • 48
    Total
  • 23
    Clean
  • 25
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 46 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 396.9C2-OOSOOOS Order (Repairs) - Operating a CMV after being declared out-of-service when not having completed all required repairs SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.47B-BMBCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-CDHSLMIISemi-Trailer - Loose mounting, missing or ineffective fasteners, insecure latch, or not in use when required. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×3 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 31

  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. 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 wear SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCADAir Disc Brake - Missing/broken component(s) SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s) SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.47(f)Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

  • 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. SW 4
  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CARRIBEAN OPERATORS INC
2900 ORTHODOX STREET
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19137
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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