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SANTANA TRANSPORTATION LLC
N Plainfield, NJ
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3515399 · MC 1164986
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 6 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1164986 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
Flags · 2
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
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1164986
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3515399
MC Number
MC-1164986
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
March 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 3, 2020
Authority Reinstated
March 2, 2026
Annual Mileage
80,329 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
N Plainfield, NJ
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2025 | CT | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKTDB9X41J866071 | 6 | 1 OOS |
| March 31, 2025 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGEDV8JSJK4677 | 2 | Passed |
| November 4, 2024 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGEDV8JSJK4677 | 3 | Passed |
| October 3, 2024 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGEDV8JSJK4677 | 3 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| November 4, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 8 | Cited |
| October 2, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| June 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | Cited |
| June 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| November 4, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 3 | Cited |
| November 4, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | 3 | Cited |
| October 2, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
| October 3, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Reflective Sheeting | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | 3 | Cited |
| June 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| June 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| October 3, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| June 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| October 3, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | 2 | Cited |
| March 31, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 16 recorded violations
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2025 | CT | — | — | 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
NY2
CT1
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV8JSJK4677 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E95337E515700 | 2 | — |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621AD436768 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25398G417006 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Kenworth T2000 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKTDB9X41J866071 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March 2, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 21, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 17, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 10, 2020 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
| July 17, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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