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FAFA TRANSPORT LLC
Garfield, NJ
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3289508 · MC 1050484
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1050484 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Drive New Jersey Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
26.3% OOS · 95 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
26.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 76% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 32.6% of 46 driver inspections — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 32.6% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 4.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 95 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1050484
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA870199751
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3289508
MC Number
MC-1050484
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 21, 2019
Authority Granted
October 8, 2019
Annual Mileage
1,000,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
90 Maitland Place, Garfield, NJ 07026
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Slave Atanasov
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
95
Driver Inspections
54
Vehicle Inspections
57
Out-of-Service Violations
42
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance123
Unsafe Driving34
Hours of Service17
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate32.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate4.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
26.3% of 76 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
76th 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
27 of 45 inspections
Unsafe Driving
25 of 78 inspections
Hours of Service
11 of 78 inspections
Driver Fitness
15 of 78 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 78 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 7, 2026 | PA | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| October 31, 2025 | NY | — | 3 | — | 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
NY24
PA14
NJ13
WA12
CT7
MT5
and 9 more states
Fleet & Equipment (48)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~48
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
41
Chassis / Incomplete
5
Not Applicable
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV6L4S75722 | 8 | 3 |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC6RHUN9309 | 5 | 3 |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDTXGDGY4017 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC2RHUN9307 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML2JH525262 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JTXJ4S58112 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV8F4S57937 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWDT0DHFH3655 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC5RHUW2461 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Straight Truck | 3ALACWFC88NDNU028 | 2 | — |
Show all 48 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC8NDNG6633 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC9KDKK6181 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFEXRDUP4595 | 2 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML0NL674824 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML4LL848956 | 2 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML6PL721406 | 2 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML7LL848918 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML8PL721424 | 2 | 2 |
| 2018 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV2J4S67307 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC2SHVT7767 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC5RHUW2458 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC6SHVT4970 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC9RHVA7719 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML0LH801073 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML6TS597348 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 International MV607 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML9LH800990 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML4JH524078 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFB5KDKF7933 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC0PDNZ9701 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC1KDKH1532 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC1NDNT9939 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC2PDUD3336 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC3PDUH7748 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4JDJZ3198 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4RDUM8699 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC9KDKH1553 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFCXSDWD9822 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML0LL846640 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML0PL721014 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML1LL801349 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML6LL846996 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML6NL212588 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML6SL608287 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML7NL244935 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML9LL848631 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JT0H4S57545 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV3K4S72243 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Ud UD2600 | Truck · Class 6 | JNAA410H6CAR15473 | 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 (95)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2026 | E946624085 | ANTRIM TWP PA | I | 6 | 2 | AMAZON | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV6L4S75722 |
NJ XSZX93 |
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| August 15, 2026 | SPRJI02456 | NJ, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML9LH800990 |
IN 2908131 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | SPT3131960 | ELMSFORD NY | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFB5KDKF7933 |
IN 2734669 |
| June 5, 2026 | 3081A00709 | CT, CT | I | 6 | — | AMAZON | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC5RHUW2458 |
IN 3560641 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 387.301A | Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 | |||||||||
| 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 5, 2026 | 0L56000889 | ROCKVILLE CENTRE NY | I | 16 | 6 | — | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ8JV2J4S67307 |
NJ XSCK29 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| May 2, 2026 | 3464007426 | CALDWELL ID | III | 4 | 2 | AMAZON | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML6LL846996 |
IN 3567612 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 30, 2026 | SPT3121708 | TARRYTOWN NY | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC2PDUD3336 |
IN 3966237 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | U223901233 | MISSOULA MT | II | — | — | AMAZON | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML2JH525262 |
IN 2733137 |
| April 22, 2026 | PSC1610511 | MEADOW BRIDGE WV | II | 4 | — | AMAZON | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFCXSDWD9822 |
IN 3857239 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| April 22, 2026 | 2143001025 | SPOKANE WA | III | 2 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML8PL721424 |
IN 3440945 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 390.21TE2IV-D | Driver - Operate a rented CMV without rental agreement on-board vehicle | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON | 18 | August 28, 2026 |
| UNY4 | 1 | March 7, 2026 |
| US MAIL | 1 | March 3, 2026 |
| HUSSEY SEATING CO | 1 | April 22, 2025 |
| BAKE'N JOY | 1 | February 10, 2025 |
| LIBERTY PAPER C/0 JERICH USA INC | 1 | January 7, 2025 |
| AMERICAN HYDROTECH | 1 | September 11, 2024 |
| CARBON ACTIVATED | 1 | March 12, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 26, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 10, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 24, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 8, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 23, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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