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ARGUS TRANS INC
Linden, NJ
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2979436 · MC 13472
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-13472 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
55.6% OOS · 14 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 55.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC013472
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy PC26031676
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2979436
MC Number
MC-13472
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
March 17, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 27, 2017
Authority Reinstated
November 29, 2021
Annual Mileage
104,446 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
103 N Wood Ave Ste E, Linden, NJ 07036
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Nataliya Smotrich
Cargo Types
Liquids/Gases
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
9 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
55.6%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 86th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
14
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate55.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (34.9pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 2026 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLK · 4V4NC9TJ5LN248858 | 0 | Clean |
| March 9, 2026 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | 4V4NC9TJ76N413216 | 3 | Passed |
| February 19, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9TJ5LN248858 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| December 23, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4NC9TJ76N413216 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| September 12, 2025 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | VLV · 4V4NC9TJ76N413216 | 0 | Clean |
| June 12, 2025 | NY | Level I — Full | VOLVO · 4V4NC9TJ76N413216 | 6 | 2 OOS |
| May 1, 2025 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EJ8KN217955 | 0 | Clean |
| March 27, 2025 | NY | Level I — Full | VOLVO · 4V4NC9TJ5LN248858 | 9 | 2 OOS |
| January 16, 2025 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9TJ5LN248858 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| September 2, 2024 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9TJ5LN248858 | 0 | Clean |
| July 5, 2024 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9TJ76N413216 | 1 | Passed |
| April 26, 2024 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLK · 4V4NC9EJ8KN217955 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 14 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| June 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| February 19, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| March 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | 8 | Out of service |
| December 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| March 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied | 4 | Out of service |
| March 9, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 6 | Cited |
| March 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 6 | Cited |
| March 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| June 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| June 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| March 9, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| March 9, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | Cited |
| June 12, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | 4 | Cited |
| March 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 23 recorded violations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 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
NJ9
NY5
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Tank
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TJ5LN248858 | 5 | 3 |
| 2006 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TJ76N413216 | 5 | 2 |
| Heil | — | 1HLA3A7B4K7H54477 | 4 | 2 |
| 2003 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442337H67207 | 3 | — |
| Heil | — | 4HTAB4321T7H59804 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ8KN217955 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB4424A7H75409 | 2 | 2 |
| Heil | — | 1H1A3A7B4K7H54477 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 28, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 28, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 21, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 5, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 21, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 25, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 29, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 18, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 23, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 19, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
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