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COBRA EXPRESS LLC
North Plainfield, 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 3357022 · MC 1074334
Active
Conditional
Active 10 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1074334 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
57.1% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. 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.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1074334
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3357022
MC Number
MC-1074334
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 12, 2019
Authority Granted
November 4, 2025
Annual Mileage
15,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
North Plainfield, NJ
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
57.1% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
87th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| August 29, 2025 | NY | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| April 28, 2025 | VA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA3
AL2
CT1
LA1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25344G262729 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG3ESFS6074 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG9GLHC8511 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR7HLHX2091 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA062X5D413446 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXGL919786 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W75L908405 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX9L264078 | 1 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2026 | J126601413 | ON US HIGHWAY 222 AT OREGON PI, PA | III | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR7HLHX2091 1UYVS25344G262729 |
NJ AY964A NJ TYV88X |
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| September 16, 2025 | 3025005815 | GROTON, CT | III | 5 | — | US BEVERAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGLDR7HLHX2091 1UYVS25344G262729 |
NJ AZ204N NJ TYV88X |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 20, 2025 | 1191000041 | JEFFERSON AL | II | 7 | 1 | INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLBG3ESFS6074 1UYVS25344G262729 |
NJ AY964D NJ TYV88X |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| July 16, 2025 | LARJS00326 | GROSSE TETE LA | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLBG3ESFS6074 1JJV532DXGL919786 |
NJ AY964D NJ V53TAV |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 30, 2025 | L405515038 | ON I-78 E AT MM 32.3, PA | III | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUJGLBG9GLHC8511 1JJV532WX9L264078 |
NJ AZ914K NJ T59TAV |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8K2-HOSRC | HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| April 16, 2025 | M508510604 | I-78 IN THE AREA OF MM 60.8, PA | II | 5 | 1 | WY INDUSTRIES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUJGLBG9GLHC8511 1JJV532W75L908405 |
NJ AZ914K NJ TXE72S |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| November 9, 2024 | SBAB003931 | AL, AL | II | 4 | — | VILMORE FOODS CO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLBG3ESFS6074 1GRAA062X5D413446 |
NJ AY964D NJ TYV87X |
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| February 20, 2024 | I3A1590161 | MOHAWK TN | II | — | — | GANNET WAREHOUSE MARINA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKYD48X7FJ417719 1UYVS253XAG858102 |
NJ AX594Y NJ H12TAZ |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| US BEVERAGE | 1 | September 16, 2025 |
| INTEPLAST GROUP CORPORATION | 1 | August 20, 2025 |
| WY INDUSTRIES INC | 1 | April 16, 2025 |
| VILMORE FOODS CO INC | 1 | November 9, 2024 |
| GANNET WAREHOUSE MARINA | 1 | February 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| July 7, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 4, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 26, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 14, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 21, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 22, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 5, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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