Carmel Transport Inc
USDOT 3989000 · MC-1495879 · Kearny, New Jersey · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Carmel Transport Inc is a company based in Kearny, New Jersey, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 92 power units and 72 drivers, which ranks it #105 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 19 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 10.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 2.2 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, intermodal containers.
Is this your company?
Claim the Carmel Transport Inc profile to add a verified badge, your logo, website, service area, lanes, equipment photos and a direct quote-request contact. Featured carriers are shown first on the Kearny and New Jersey pages. Government data on this page is never changed – your additions are shown in a separate, clearly labeled section.
Claim this profile – from $29 Get the New Jersey carrier list (CSV)
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Carmel Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3989000 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1495879 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 78 John Miller Way Ste 1031, Kearny, NJ 07032 |
| Phone | (201) 299-5416 |
| First registered | Nov 22, 2022 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3989000.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 36 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 26 |
- 0.78 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.7 trailers per tractor.
- 14,597 miles reported for 2023 – about 159 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 20 CDL drivers; 28 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 8 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and New Jersey carriers with 50+ units (229).
| Measure | Carmel Transport Inc | Same size, US | NJ average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.0% | 20.5% | 14.7% | 22% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 10.5% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 216% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.2 | 4.8 | 5.0 | 54% lower than average |
| Inspections | 19 | 19 with a driver check, 12 with a vehicle check, 27 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in New Jersey
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among New Jersey carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portx Inc USDOT 2379447 | Carlstadt | 88 | 88 | 33 | 10.0% | 5 |
| BBT Logistics Inc USDOT 1028748 | Newark | 84 | 84 | 77 | 42.9% | 5 |
| Jaap Trucking Inc USDOT 2634381 | Newark | 123 | 115 | 149 | 29.3% | 10 |
| International Motor Freight Inc USDOT 430808 | Newark | 180 | 80 | 18 | 7.7% | 1 |
| Best Transportation LLC USDOT 912877 | Port Newark | 84 | 84 | 63 | 22.0% | 5 |
| Canaan Xpress LLC USDOT 2208519 | Kenilworth | 82 | 41 | 26 | 30.0% | 2 |
Other carriers near Kearny
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VPV Transport LLC USDOT 2121392 | Kearny | 112 | 107 | 162 | 7.9% | 5 |
| Sarcona Management Inc USDOT 1063634 | Kearny | 87 | 93 | 109 | 14.7% | 6 |
| Daniels Sharpsmart Inc USDOT 1295076 | Livingston | 963 | 489 | 721 | 7.6% | 11 |
| Acv Environmental Services Inc USDOT 345921 | Rahway | 702 | 442 | 249 | 20.3% | 5 |
| Suburban Disposal Inc USDOT 853947 | Fairfield | 354 | 194 | 39 | 6.9% | 25 |
| National Retail Transportation Inc USDOT 179864 | Lyndhurst | 319 | 260 | 209 | 15.8% | 7 |
| Keystone Freight Corp USDOT 189169 | Lyndhurst | 319 | 260 | 507 | 13.7% | 7 |
| SLB Freightage Inc USDOT 3212251 | Springfield | 176 | 217 | 143 | 37.9% | 10 |
Browse
FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Carmel Transport Inc?
Carmel Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 3989000 and operating authority MC-1495879.
How many trucks does Carmel Transport Inc have?
It reports 92 power units (36 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 26 trailers, with 72 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 28, 2026).
Where is Carmel Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Kearny, New Jersey 07032.
What is the out-of-service rate of Carmel Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 10.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.