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UNITED MOTOR TRANSPORTATION LLC
Newark, DE
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
80.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% 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 3394481 · MC 1091527
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2020
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1091527 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
80.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
80.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% 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 2 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 6, 2024; first granted February 28, 2020 (6 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1091527
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy WN421433
MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy S-LHMI1815-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3394481
MC Number
MC-1091527
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 11, 2020
Authority First Granted
February 28, 2020
Authority Reinstated
May 6, 2024
Annual Mileage
10 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1144 Twin C Ln, Newark, DE 19713
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Arnold Dubon Bardales
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance31
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
80.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
96th 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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA3
DE2
MD1
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 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Car Hauler
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Semi-trailer
2
Not Applicable
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3D6WC66A38G239631 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Take 3 Trailers Inc | Car Hauler · 53 ft | 1T9AS5326EB540144 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHG3DV0FHGK0614 | 1 | 1 |
| Take 3 | Semi-trailer | 1T9LS4811LB540066 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1T9LS5310LB540119 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Dodge Ram Chassis Cab | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3D6WG46A57G766447 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V5NC9RJ41N260743 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1447CG352105 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1448FG671601 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2026 | SPT3032628 | WEEDSPORT NY | II | 11 | 4 | PORT TO PORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK COTTRELL |
4V5NC9RJ41N260743 5E0AA1447CG352105 |
DE CL124429 ME 5594769 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| September 15, 2026 | 3258C00726 | ANNAPOLIS MD | II | 12 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK COTTRELL |
4V5NC9RJ41N260743 5E0AA1447CG352105 |
DE CL124429 ME 5594769 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 10, 2026 | M045000167 | BAKERSTOWN PA | III | 3 | 1 | INSURANCE AUTO AUCTION | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER COTTRELL |
1FVHG3DV0FHGK0614 5E0AA1448FG671601 |
DE CL125281 DE T63538 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| April 23, 2025 | T719511317 | ON I-476 S 557 FEET NORTH OF B, PA | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
DODGE TAKE 3 TRAILERS INC |
3D6WC66A38G239631 1T9AS5326EB540144 |
DE C0065592 DE T0078099 |
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| April 7, 2025 | 1206000669 | NEW CASTLE DE | III | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
DODGE TAKE 3 |
3D6WC66A38G239631 1T9LS4811LB540066 |
DE C65592 ME 5421752 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| December 26, 2024 | C113000069 | QUAKERTOWN PA | I | 9 | 1 | UNITED MOTOR TRANSPORTATION LLC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
DODGE UNKNOWN |
3D6WG46A57G766447 1T9LS5310LB540119 |
DE XQ578424 DE T72302 |
| 392.9AA2-OA | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle beyond the scope of the motor carriers operating authority. | |||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | Exhaust Discharge | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| June 7, 2024 | 1679000065 | NEWARK DE | I | 6 | 2 | COPART | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
DODGE TAKE 3 TRAILERS INC |
3D6WC66A38G239631 1T9AS5326EB540144 |
DE C65592 DE T78099 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PORT TO PORT | 1 | October 15, 2026 |
| INSURANCE AUTO AUCTION | 1 | July 10, 2026 |
| COPART | 1 | June 7, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 7, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 6, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 6, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 29, 2022 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 22, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 17, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 29, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 28, 2022 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 7, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 9, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
| February 22, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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