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C POWELL TRUCKING LLC
Plainfield, NJ
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2916352 · MC 982733
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-982733 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Occidental Fire And Casualty Co. Of N.c.
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC982733
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy GAT0002676
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2916352
MC Number
MC-982733
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 4, 2016
Authority Granted
September 23, 2016
Annual Mileage
108,202 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
717 Watchung Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michelle Powell
Officer 2
Carl Powell
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
20.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
44th 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
2 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 | NJ | — | 1 | Yes | 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
CT3
MD2
MA1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
2
Tractor
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3EN138176 | 3 | — |
| 2020 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y284LR069248 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2480DA619134 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR7GN461469 | 2 | 1 |
| Mac | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA48278A015912 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2026 | 3017002153 | CT, CT | III | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
4V4NC9EH3EN138176 1E1H5Y284LR069248 |
NJ AY213W ME 244612C |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| March 4, 2026 | 3029003670 | MERIDEN, CT | III | 2 | — | SPI TRANSPORT SYSTEMS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
4V4NC9EH3EN138176 1E1H5Y284LR069248 |
NJ AY213W ME 244612C |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| December 11, 2025 | 3056C00632 | PERRYVILLE MD | III | — | — | EASTERN METAL FRAMING OF NJ | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDJAPR7GN461469 1UYFS2480DA619134 |
NJ AZ651K NJ U51TCM |
| September 30, 2025 | 0242C00314 | WARWICK MD | II | 4 | — | ROCLA CONCRETE TIE, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MAC |
4V4NC9EH3EN138176 5MAPA48278A015912 |
NJ AY213W NJ TTF44B |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| May 30, 2025 | 3031A00455 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE, CT | II | 3 | 1 | AMERICAN STRIP STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDJAPR7GN461469 1UYFS2480DA619134 |
NJ AZ651K NJ TXS30C |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 5, 2024 | 3268000245 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY, MD | I | 12 | 3 | CANAM STEEL CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FTL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLBG8ELFL0343 1UYFS2480DA619134 |
NJ AY214W NJ TXS30C |
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.75C-OOS | OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-OOS | OOSTire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| March 27, 2024 | CL00003710 | H-WESTFIELD, MA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLBG8ELFL0343 1UYFS2480DA619134 |
NJ AY214W NJ TXS30C |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 29, 2024 | SPRH001616 | I-295 NB MP 50.6 FLORENCE TWP, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENS UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDB9X74J052739 1UYFS248X8A493404 |
NJ AY870E NJ TNE85P |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SPI TRANSPORT SYSTEMS INC | 1 | March 4, 2026 |
| EASTERN METAL FRAMING OF NJ | 1 | December 11, 2025 |
| ROCLA CONCRETE TIE, INC | 1 | September 30, 2025 |
| AMERICAN STRIP STEEL | 1 | May 30, 2025 |
| CANAM STEEL CORP | 1 | September 5, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 16, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 16, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 14, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 14, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 23, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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