Gaeta Recycling Company Inc
USDOT 771841 · Paterson, New Jersey · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Gaeta Recycling Company Inc is a company based in Paterson, New Jersey, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 111 power units and 104 drivers, which ranks it #84 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 10 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 60.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 6.3 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 building materials, garbage / refuse, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Gaeta Recycling Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 771841 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 278 West Railway Ave, Paterson, NJ 07503 |
| Phone | (973) 278-6625 |
| First registered | Sep 17, 1998 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 771841.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 98 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 17 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.94 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 1,553,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 13,991 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 90 CDL drivers; 13 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 91 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 | Gaeta Recycling Company 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 | 60.0% | 18.8% | 14.7% | 219% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.6% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.3 | 4.5 | 5.0 | 41% higher than average |
| Inspections | 10 | 10 with a driver check, 5 with a vehicle check, 10 BASIC violations recorded, 4 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: garbage / refuse (557 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Munoz Trucking Corp USDOT 855861 | North Arlington | 77 | 78 | 307 | 63.4% | 4 |
| Jurgensen Trucking LLC USDOT 1584895 | Bayonne | 92 | 79 | 106 | 25.0% | 8 |
| Riggins Inc USDOT 17279 | Vineland | 108 | 70 | 154 | 3.6% | 3 |
| Mazza Recycling Services Ltd USDOT 2965768 | Tinton Falls | 74 | 35 | 29 | 37.5% | 3 |
| RPM Courier Systems LLC USDOT 383129 | Edison | 101 | 60 | 133 | 21.7% | 4 |
| Udp TN Hauling LLC USDOT 4387088 | Roseland | 114 | 50 | 20 | 70.6% | 2 |
Other carriers near Paterson
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kevin Downes Tree Service Company Inc USDOT 504283 | Hawthorne | 106 | 67 | 17 | 38.5% | 3 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Gaeta Recycling Company Inc?
Gaeta Recycling Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 771841.
How many trucks does Gaeta Recycling Company Inc have?
It reports 111 power units (13 tractors, 98 straight trucks) and 17 trailers, with 104 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 5, 2026).
Where is Gaeta Recycling Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Paterson, New Jersey 07503.
What is the out-of-service rate of Gaeta Recycling Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 60.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.