Suburban Propane LP
USDOT 214695 · MC-262017 · Whippany, New Jersey · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Suburban Propane LP (dba Suburban Propane) is a corporation based in Whippany, New Jersey, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 2,088 power units and 1,795 drivers, which ranks it #3 by fleet size among 229 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in New Jersey. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 1,400 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 4.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 36 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (19 injuries, 1 fatality, 34 tow-away), or 1.7 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are liquids / gases, chemicals.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Suburban Propane LP |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Suburban Propane |
| USDOT number | 214695 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-262017 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 240 Route 10 West, Whippany, NJ 07981 |
| Phone | (717) 579-6028 |
| First registered | Jun 18, 1982 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 29, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 214695.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 60 | 834 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Trailers | 83 | 6 | 0 |
- 0.86 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 9.9 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 38,719,369 miles reported for 2024 – about 18,544 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 15% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 1,795 CDL drivers; 4 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 1,791 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and New Jersey carriers with 50+ units (229).
| Measure | Suburban Propane LP | Same size, US | NJ average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 4.3% | 14.8% | 14.7% | 71% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.6% | 74% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.7 | 2.6 | 5.0 | 34% lower than average |
| Inspections | 1,400 | 1,377 with a driver check, 1,267 with a vehicle check, 322 BASIC violations recorded, 1,137 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 30, 1998) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Suburban Propane LP?
Suburban Propane LP is registered with USDOT number 214695 and operating authority MC-262017.
How many trucks does Suburban Propane LP have?
It reports 2,088 power units (9 tractors, 894 straight trucks) and 89 trailers, with 1,795 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 29, 2025).
Where is Suburban Propane LP located?
Its registered physical address is in Whippany, New Jersey 07981.
What is the out-of-service rate of Suburban Propane LP?
Over 24 months, 4.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.