Harbor Freight Transport Corp
USDOT 515980 · MC-237747 · Newark, New Jersey · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Harbor Freight Transport Corp is a corporation based in Newark, New Jersey, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 71 power units and 128 drivers, which ranks it #141 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 55 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 31.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.8% 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 no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Harbor Freight Transport Corp |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 515980 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-237747 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 301 Craneway St, Newark, NJ 07114 |
| Phone | (973) 589-6700 |
| First registered | Mar 10, 1993 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 515980.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 8 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 18 | 45 | 0 |
| Trailers | 80 | 10 | 0 |
- 1.80 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 325,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 4,577 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 66% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 75 CDL drivers; 10 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 54 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 | Harbor Freight Transport Cor | Same size, US | NJ average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 31.0% | 20.5% | 14.7% | 51% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.8% | 3.3% | 1.6% | 45% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.8 | 5.0 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 55 | 55 with a driver check, 42 with a vehicle check, 90 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| 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: motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Ironbound Express Inc USDOT 674147 | Newark | 88 | 79 | 72 | 43.6% | 5 |
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| Best Transportation LLC USDOT 912877 | Port Newark | 84 | 84 | 63 | 22.0% | 5 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Harbor Freight Transport Corp?
Harbor Freight Transport Corp is registered with USDOT number 515980 and operating authority MC-237747.
How many trucks does Harbor Freight Transport Corp have?
It reports 71 power units (63 tractors, 8 straight trucks) and 90 trailers, with 128 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 3, 2025).
Where is Harbor Freight Transport Corp located?
Its registered physical address is in Newark, New Jersey 07114.
What is the out-of-service rate of Harbor Freight Transport Corp?
Over 24 months, 31.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.8% 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.