Daybreak Express Inc
USDOT 288155 · MC-186214 · Newark, New Jersey · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Daybreak Express Inc is a corporation based in Newark, New Jersey, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 174 power units and 176 drivers, which ranks it #44 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 204 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 21.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 13 tow-away), or 8.0 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Daybreak Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 288155 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-186214 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 500 Avenue P, Newark, NJ 07105 |
| Phone | (973) 589-5931 |
| First registered | Mar 3, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 14, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 288155.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 100 | 69 | 0 |
| Trailers | 547 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.01 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 10,271,904 miles reported for 2025 – about 59,034 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 90% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 176 CDL drivers; 117 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 59 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and New Jersey carriers with 50+ units (229).
| Measure | Daybreak Express Inc | Same size, US | NJ average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.1% | 18.8% | 14.7% | 12% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 81% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.0 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 79% higher than average |
| Inspections | 204 | 204 with a driver check, 123 with a vehicle check, 111 BASIC violations recorded, 11 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 28, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: oilfield equipment (522 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| International Motor Freight Inc USDOT 430808 | Newark | 180 | 80 | 18 | 7.7% | 1 |
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| BBT Logistics Inc USDOT 1028748 | Newark | 84 | 84 | 77 | 42.9% | 5 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Daybreak Express Inc?
Daybreak Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 288155 and operating authority MC-186214.
How many trucks does Daybreak Express Inc have?
It reports 174 power units (169 tractors, 5 straight trucks) and 547 trailers, with 176 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 14, 2026).
Where is Daybreak Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Newark, New Jersey 07105.
What is the out-of-service rate of Daybreak Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 21.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
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.