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ARGUS REMOVAL LLC
Branchburg, NJ
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2283040 · MC 779822
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 13 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 2012
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-779822 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
83.3% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
83.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 97% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC779822
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2283040
MC Number
MC-779822
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 13, 2023
FMCSA Registration
March 12, 2012
Authority First Granted
May 21, 2012
Authority Reinstated
July 8, 2013
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Address
54 Bluegrass Blvd, Branchburg, NJ 08876
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Roros
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
83.3% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
97th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
5 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | NJ | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 21, 2026 | NJ | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NJ9
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford F-600 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDFF6KT8MDA13169 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL0MG586425 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL3MG634516 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRMDL8MG586429 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNDL3RG205700 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNDL4RG155387 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNDL8MG613098 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 29, 2026 | SPRBI03170 | NJ, NJ | I | 9 | 4 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNDL4RG155387 |
NJ XRDD39 |
| 393.9B-LSLOWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both obscured when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LTSO | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 393.75G-TAOW | OOSTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Tire vs. Load | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 23, 2026 | SPQSI03444 | NJ, NJ | I | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL8MG586429 |
NJ XLGC64 |
| 393.40F-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| July 15, 2025 | SPSDI01599 | @I-287 NB MP 32.2 HARDING TWP-, NJ | III | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNDL3RG205700 |
IL 013103A28 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| May 2, 2025 | SPQTI03278 | @I-287 NB MP 9.6, NJ | III | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL3MG634516 |
NJ XLGC63 |
| 391.41B10-MC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| November 11, 2024 | SPQFI04632 | I-287 SB, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDFF6KT8MDA13169 |
NJ XLKN41 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| October 25, 2024 | SPPJI03143 | I-287 S/B, NJ | I | 9 | 3 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDFF6KT8MDA13169 |
NJ XLKN41 |
| 393.9B-LTSO | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.106D-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | Physical | ||||||||
| 393.112-C | Cargo - Tiedown not adjustable | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 4, 2024 | SPPFI03234 | HANOVER, NJ | III | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL0MG586425 |
PA XLGC66 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | Physical | ||||||||
| May 21, 2024 | SPRJI00980 | INTERSTATE 80 WB MP 57, NJ | III | 1 | — | KLEIN RECYCLING | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNDL8MG613098 |
NJ XKYU61 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| March 29, 2024 | SPDPI00510 | INTERSTATE 287, NJ | III | 1 | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRMDL8MG586429 |
NJ XLGC64 |
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| January 20, 2024 | SPQTI02020 | 287 NB MP 11.4, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDFF6KT8MDA13169 |
NJ XLKN41 |
| 392.2LV | Lane Restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| KLEIN RECYCLING | 1 | May 21, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 30, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 21, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 16, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 20, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 18, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 18, 2013 | COMMON | On Record |
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