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RALPH CLAYTON & SONS
Neptune, NJ
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 309317
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
8.9% OOS · 98 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 6.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 9.8% — below the 20.7% national average
- 98 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
309317
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Partnership
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 3, 1988
Annual Mileage
1,155,579 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1355 Campus Parkway, Neptune, NJ 07753
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Douglas R Clayton
Officer 2
Lois Kapp
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
98
Driver Inspections
34
Vehicle Inspections
67
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance22
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate6.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate9.8% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
8.9% of 56 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
24th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
8 of 42 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 58 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 58 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 58 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 58 inspections
Crash History (12)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
12
Crashes
0
Fatalities
14
Injuries
11
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | NJ | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| June 17, 2026 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 29, 2026 | NJ | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 23, 2026 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 9, 2026 | NJ | — | 4 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 24, 2025 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 10, 2025 | NJ | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 10, 2025 | NJ | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| March 24, 2025 | NJ | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| October 31, 2024 | NJ | — | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Showing the 10 most recent of 12 crashes
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NJ84
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (53)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~49
of 259 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
39
Tank
4
Tractor
4
Chassis / Incomplete
3
Straight Truck
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Peterbilt 367 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPTXPEX8FD290814 | 5 | 1 |
| 2017 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX09C3HM035984 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 367 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPTXPEXXFD290815 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAEDVXJPJW7961 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX07C2HM033887 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX09C7HM035986 | 3 | — |
| Mack | Straight Truck | 1M2AX09CKJM038595 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCXPEX4ND773649 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 367 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPTXPEX1FD290816 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAEDV1JPJW7962 | 3 | — |
Show all 53 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y6JM088108 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCXPEX4ND773652 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 367 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPTXPEX3FD290817 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 367 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPTXPEX6FD290813 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AC4T1Y0007488 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAEDV3HPJF5723 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAEDV7JPJW7965 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Oshkosh S Series | Truck · Class 8 | 10TFAAP248S105026 | 1 | — |
| Oshk | Straight Truck | 10TFAAP2X8S104483 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HN6MDA12144 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT7GEC89267 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Gmc Sierra | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GDJC34U95E209155 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY8MM023064 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y0GM059437 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW09Y9CM023818 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCXPEX2ND773648 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCXPEX2ND773651 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCXPEX6ND773653 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 367 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPTXPEX5FD290818 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 388 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPWX4EX1CD151843 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8B042213T005703 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8B04222YT003403 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AC4T010008735 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AC4T110008453 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AC4T2Y0007483 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Terex Advance Mixer | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 5DG8AC4T2Y0008133 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AC4T320008908 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AC4T460011693 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AC4T640009568 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AC4T7Y0008001 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AC4T840009569 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AC4T8Y0007486 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AC4T920008976 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AD4T2G0013370 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AD4T3J0014521 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AD4T5S0019642 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AD4T8P0018346 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AD4T9G0013396 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Terex Advance Mixer | Truck · Class 8 | 5DG8AD4T9G0013415 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4220F7T94286 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4229F7T95338 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAEDV3JPJW7963 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAEDV5JPJW7964 | 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 (98)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2026 | SPEOI02294 | NJ, NJ | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAEDV5JPJW7964 |
NJ XGBY32 |
| October 19, 2026 | SPRAI04798 | NJ, NJ | III | — | — | CLAYTON | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX09C3HM035984 |
NJ XFPE75 |
| October 1, 2026 | SPQJI02746 | NJ, NJ | II | — | — | SELF | Straight Truck |
ADVE |
5DG8AC4TX30009393 |
NJ X6098W |
| September 25, 2026 | SPPRI03279 | NJ, NJ | II | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX09C3HM035984 |
NJ XFPE75 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 25, 2026 | SPQGI05403 | NJ, NJ | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPTXPEX1FD290816 |
NJ XJCF45 |
| August 11, 2026 | SPQGI05326 | NJ, NJ | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER |
5DG8AC4T2Y0008133 |
NJ X2226E |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | SPRAI04589 | NJ, NJ | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAEDVXJPJW7961 |
NJ XGBY29 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 30, 2026 | SPQWI04758 | NJ, NJ | II | 3 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07C2HM033887 |
NJ XHBP23 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 27, 2026 | SPTM000172 | NJ, NJ | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER |
5DG8AD4T3J0014521 |
NJ XFPF51 |
| July 20, 2026 | SPQWI04706 | NJ, NJ | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX09C7HM035986 |
NJ XFPE76 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CLAYTON | 5 | October 19, 2026 |
| CLAYTON SAND CO | 4 | June 2, 2026 |
| FANWOOD CRUSHED STONE | 2 | June 19, 2026 |
| NORTH CONCRETE | 1 | June 20, 2025 |
| NORDIC CONTRACTING | 1 | September 27, 2024 |
| FERREIRA CONSTRUCTION | 1 | August 30, 2024 |
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