FMCSA Carrier Profile
AWESOME TRANSPORTATION INC
Ridgewood, NY
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1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 317404 · MC 211197
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-211197 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
25.7% OOS · 37 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
25.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 76% 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 34 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file with FMCSA
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 37 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC211197
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ZURICH INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · Policy BAP8276147
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
317404
MC Number
MC-211197
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 7, 1988
Authority Granted
December 11, 1991
Annual Mileage
890,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
47-05 Metropolitan Ave, Ridgewood, NY 11385-1093
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joe Bitonti
Officer 2
Rafael Estrada
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
25.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
35 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
30.8%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 76th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
37
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
27
Total OOS Orders
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.3% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (37)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALHCYD22LDLW3470 | 0 | Clean |
| July 1, 2026 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALHCYD24LDLW3471 | 0 | Clean |
| June 30, 2026 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALHCYD27LDLW3478 | 1 | Passed |
| June 5, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALHCYD20LDLW3466 | 0 | Clean |
| May 28, 2026 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | FREIG · 3ALHCYD27LDLW3478 | 0 | Clean |
| May 1, 2026 | CT | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIG · 3ALHCYD26LDLW3469 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| April 25, 2026 | NJ | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALHCYD22LDLW3470 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| March 12, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVHCYFE0SHVX6563 | 0 | Clean |
| February 17, 2026 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | HINO · 5PVNJ8JV9H4S64849 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| January 17, 2026 | NJ | Level I — Full | 3ALHCYFE7SDVS5910 | 2 | Passed |
| January 6, 2026 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVHCYFE6SHVX6566 | 0 | Clean |
| December 13, 2025 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | HINO · 1FVHCYFE9SHVX6559 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 37 inspection records
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NJ21
NY10
CT6
Fleet & Equipment (27)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~22
of 37 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
16
Dry Van
5
Tractor
4
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYD26LDLW3472 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHTFMXRLUY8757 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYD27LDLW3478 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHTFMXRLUY8760 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9627LE185899 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531L6991002 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYD20LDLW3466 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYD22LDLW3467 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYD22LDLW3470 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYD25LDLW3463 | 2 | — |
Show all 27 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYD26LDLW3469 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYD27LDLW3481 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYD29LDLW3465 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYFE0SHVX6563 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYFE6SHVX6566 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYFE9SHVX6559 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9620LE185890 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9623LE185902 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GR1A9626LE185893 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTFM4RDUY8763 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTFM5RSUY8752 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYD21LDLW3475 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYD24LDLW3471 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYD28LDLW3473 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHCYFE7SDVS5910 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV7H4S64381 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV9H4S64849 | 1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September 7, 1996 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| December 20, 1995 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 22, 1994 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 11, 1991 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| January 23, 1989 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 15, 1996 | BI&PD Primary | On file |
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 3, 2026.
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