FMCSA Carrier Profile
L & A FORWARDING INC
DBA: L & A Transport
Union, NJ
Active
Authority Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 28 yrs, 11 mo
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$0 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0th pct · 21 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC153887
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
28 yrs, 11 mo
Revocation Filings
4
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 28 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $0
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC153887
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy 0662-23-70
MSIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE USA INC
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy AWT1000006-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
215372
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 25, 1982
Authority Reinstated
August 22, 1997
Annual Mileage
428,986 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1089 Hudson Street, Union, NJ 07083
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Marla Papa
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Safety Percentile
0th percentile
vs. peer carriers
✓ Below FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
12
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (21)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | NJ | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJGEDV3LDLV1041 | 0 | Clean |
| November 28, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD49X2SR121296 | 0 | Clean |
| July 28, 2025 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XK1D49X9RJ367989 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| January 28, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDV7NSNF2629 | 1 | Passed |
| November 26, 2024 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWD69X1WR782092 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| June 26, 2024 | NV | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYD49X9JJ210837 | 1 | Passed |
| June 26, 2024 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XK1D49X9RJ367989 | 0 | Clean |
| July 25, 2024 | NJ | Level I — Full | FTL · 3AKJHLDV3NSNF2630 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| February 24, 2026 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHHDRXLSLL2516 | 0 | Clean |
| April 24, 2025 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1XK1D49X9RJ367989 | 0 | Clean |
| November 18, 2024 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XK1D49X9RJ367989 | 0 | Clean |
| January 17, 2025 | CT | Level III — Driver Only | KENS · 1XKAD49X0BJ294145 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 21 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NJ4
NM2
NY2
AZ1
CA1
CT1
and 10 more states
Equipment on Record (24)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1XK1D49X9RJ367989 | Kenworth | 6 | 1 |
| 1GR1A062XSW719353 | Great Dane | 3 | 1 |
| 1UYVS2539N6723916 | Util | 3 | 1 |
| 3ALACXDT7HDJH2828 | Frht | 3 | — |
| 1UYVS2533R6096801 | Util | 2 | — |
| 1UYVS2537BM087908 | Util | 2 | — |
| 3AKJHHDRXLSLL2516 | Freightlin | 2 | — |
| 1GRAA06215W705605 | Gdan | 1 | — |
| 1GRAA06256B708533 | Great Dane | 1 | — |
| 1JJV532D0GL898446 | Wanc | 1 | 1 |
Showing 10 of 24 units
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 9, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 14, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 10, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 7, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 7, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 7, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| Cargo | Cancellation Pending | |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| September 19, 1995 | COMMON | On Record |
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