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ARGUS TRANS INC
Linden, NJ
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2979436 · MC 13472
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 2017
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-13472 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Prime Property & Casualty Insurance Inc
Safety
Satisfactory
50.0% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% 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 4 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on November 29, 2021; first granted April 20, 2017 (9 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 18 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
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 17, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 27, 2017
Authority First Granted
April 20, 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 Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance36
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
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)
50.0% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
90th 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
7 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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
NJ12
NY5
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Semi-trailer
2
Tank
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 1HLA3A7B4K7H54477 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TJ5LN248858 | 5 | 3 |
| 2006 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TJ76N413216 | 5 | 2 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ8KN217955 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442337H67207 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB4424A7H75409 | 3 | 2 |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 4HTAB4321T7H59804 | 2 | 1 |
| Heil | — | 1H1A3A7B4K7H54477 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ3RN647659 | 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 (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | SPQKI06886 | NJ, NJ | II | — | — | CITGO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
4V4NC9EJ3RN647659 5HTAB4424A7H75409 |
NJ AX868X ME 5637319 |
| September 21, 2026 | SPPPI02450 | NJ, NJ | II | — | — | ARGUS TRANS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL |
4V4NC9EJ8KN217955 1HLA3A7B4K7H54477 |
NJ M867AA ME 246095E |
| August 20, 2026 | PABRI00500 | NJ, NJ | II | 8 | 5 | CITGO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
4V4NC9EJ8KN217955 5HTAB442337H67207 |
NJ M867AA ME 5158782 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 3, 2026 | SPPPI02250 | NJ, NJ | II | — | — | CITGO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL |
4V4NC9TJ5LN248858 1HLA3A7B4K7H54477 |
NJ AW146A ME 246095E |
| March 9, 2026 | SPRLI02237 | NJ, NJ | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
4V4NC9TJ76N413216 5HTAB442337H67207 |
NJ AT530U ME 5158782 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | SPT3021617 | ELMSFORD NY | II | 4 | 2 | CITGO PATROLEUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
4V4NC9TJ5LN248858 5HTAB4424A7H75409 |
NJ AW146A ME 5637319 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 23, 2025 | M005700237 | BREWSTER NY | II | 1 | 1 | NORTHTRADE PETROLEUM CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
4V4NC9TJ76N413216 5HTAB4424A7H75409 |
NY AT530U ME 4119143 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 12, 2025 | SPQKI06044 | PARAMUS PARK MALL, NJ | II | — | — | CITGO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL |
4V4NC9TJ76N413216 4HTAB4321T7H59804 |
NJ AT530U ME 5158783 |
| June 12, 2025 | M608605287 | BREWSTER NY | I | 7 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL CO., |
4V4NC9TJ76N413216 4HTAB4321T7H59804 |
NJ AT530U ME 5158783 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 1, 2025 | SPQKI05631 | 2400 S. WOOD AVE, LINDEN, NJ | II | — | — | PHILLIPS 66 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
4V4NC9EJ8KN217955 5HTAB442337H67207 |
NJ AW310T ME 5158782 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CITGO | 8 | September 21, 2026 |
| PHILLIPS 66 | 3 | May 1, 2025 |
| CITGO PATROLEUM | 1 | February 19, 2026 |
| NORTHTRADE PETROLEUM CORP | 1 | December 23, 2025 |
| SUNOCO | 1 | April 26, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 19, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 19, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 20, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 30, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 28, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 1, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
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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