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L & A FORWARDING INC
DBA: L & A Transport
Union, NJ
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 215372 · MC 153887
Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 29 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 1986
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-153887 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Harco National Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
25.0% OOS · 25 inspections on record
Flags · 3
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.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC153887
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
29 yrs, 2 mo
Revocation Filings
3
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 11.1% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 25 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC153887
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Harco National Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GAT0007914
Federal Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy 0662-23-70
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
215372
MC Number
MC-153887
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 25, 1982
Authority First Granted
July 10, 1986
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
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
25
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
13
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (5.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate30.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (9.3pp higher)
25.0% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 7, 2025 | NJ | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NJ4
NM2
NY2
AZ1
CA1
CT1
and 10 more states
Fleet & Equipment (24)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~13
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
12
Dry Van
8
Container Chassis
2
Intermodal Chassis
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X9RJ367989 | 6 | 1 |
| 2025 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A062XSW719353 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539N6723916 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXDT7HDJH2828 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533R6096801 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537BM087908 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXLSLL2516 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06215W705605 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06256B708533 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0GL898446 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 24 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535AM927327 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X0BJ294145 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X57R183161 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X2SR121296 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X5PR250687 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD69X1WR782092 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9JJ210837 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV3LDLV1038 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV3LDLV1041 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3NSNF2630 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV7NSNF2629 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hercules Enterprises Llc. | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 5K8CG4022PH013446 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Hercules Enterprises Llc. | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 5K8CG4023KH003713 | 1 | — |
| Herc | Intermodal Chassis | 5KCG4022HH002058 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (25)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2026 | SPL3031002 | DIX HILLS NY | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXDT7HDJH2828 |
NJ AZ825F |
| February 24, 2026 | HP80000893 | BERESFORD SD | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDRXLSLL2516 1UYVS2539N6723916 |
NJ AZ144N NJ TYL40K |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| November 28, 2025 | 5013012086 | LAUDERDALE COUNTY, MS | III | — | — | NU-MEAT TECHNOLOGY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWD49X2SR121296 1UYVS2533R6096801 |
NJ AZ703S NJ TZP88S |
| September 1, 2025 | 5784000830 | SUN VALLEY AZ | II | — | — | PHOENIX PRESSURE TUBE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDRXLSLL2516 1UYVS2537BM087908 |
NJ AZ144N NJ TJD80D |
| July 28, 2025 | W102007063 | PLATTE CITY MO | II | 1 | 1 | L & A TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XK1D49X9RJ367989 1GR1A062XSW719353 |
NJ AY614Y NJ T24TCA |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 2, 2025 | 2080000017 | GREENWICH TOWNSHIP NJ, US | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXDT7HDJH2828 |
NJ AZ825F |
| June 3, 2025 | PACAI00276 | GLOBAL TERMINAL BAYONNE, NJ | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER HERCULES ENTERPRISES LLC. |
3AKJGEDV3LDLV1038 5K8CG4022PH013446 |
IN 2850744 ME 5249580 |
| 393.126B-CIM | OOSIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| April 24, 2025 | PSC0880629 | WHEELING WV | II | — | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XK1D49X9RJ367989 1GR1A062XSW719353 |
NJ AY614Y NJ T24TCA |
| March 12, 2025 | 3563P1ZFWP | TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY, NM | III | — | — | ULSTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XK1D49X9RJ367989 1GR1A062XSW719353 |
NJ AY614Y NJ T24TCA |
| January 28, 2025 | SPL3010334 | PLAINVIEW NY | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV7NSNF2629 1GRAA06256B708533 |
NJ 3128205 NJ TBX55P |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| NU-MEAT TECHNOLOGY | 1 | November 28, 2025 |
| PHOENIX PRESSURE TUBE | 1 | September 1, 2025 |
| ULSTER | 1 | March 12, 2025 |
| LANCASTER LEAF TOBACCO C/O | 1 | January 17, 2025 |
| UNIVERSAL PRINTING | 1 | December 9, 2024 |
| P.D.G PRODUCE INC | 1 | November 26, 2024 |
| HEXCEL SLC MATRIX | 1 | June 26, 2024 |
| CASCADES | 1 | February 2, 2024 |
| SHEPARD EXPOSITION | 1 | October 24, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 12, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 5, 2024 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| July 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 12, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 9, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2002 | Cargo | On file |
| September 8, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 8, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · MSIG Specialty Insurance USA Inc |
| September 19, 1995 | COMMON | On Record |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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