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BERKELEY EXPRESS INC
Hillside, NJ
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 380000 · MC 226616
Satisfactory
Active 13 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1990
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-226616 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Federal Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
37.5% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 13 yrs, 6 mo since reinstatement on March 25, 2013; first granted May 12, 1990 (36 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $0
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC226616
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy 6632617
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy GAT0003300
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo · required
On file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
380000
MC Number
MC-226616
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 29, 1990
Authority First Granted
May 12, 1990
Authority Reinstated
March 25, 2013
Annual Mileage
283,704 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
704 Ramsey Ave A, Hillside, NJ 07205
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Bob Kramer
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold Goods
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance30
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
37.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
70th 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 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA6
NJ4
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Container Chassis
4
Intermodal Chassis
2
Flatbed
1
Incomplete Chassis
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCDZB0YLF01297 | 3 | 2 |
| 1995 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X3SN376038 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXFN177283 | 2 | 2 |
| Budd | Intermodal Chassis | 129111E | 1 | — |
| Ajax | — | 1AJC23234P1008338 | 1 | 1 |
| Ajax | Semi-trailer | 1AJCG4025XH000242 | 1 | — |
| Herc | Intermodal Chassis | 1BZ2C412XCC004428 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW09Y8DM029062 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Monon | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 1NNC04027TM281427 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Strick Commercial Trailer | Flatbed · 40 ft | 1S12GC407TB713433 | 1 | — |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9FJ435203 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 24 ft | 3H3C242SXMT200151 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2JN893510 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC40X5B759353 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 40 ft | LJRC4026841000288 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4126161026806 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 3, 2026 | SPSYI01599 | NJ, NJ | II | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PETERBILT BUDD |
1XP5DB9X3SN376038 129111E |
NJ AS908B ME 5229962 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | PACDI00734 | NJ, NJ | II | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EHXFN177283 3H3C242SXMT200151 |
NJ AX739Y TN U225842 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 20, 2026 | XL00095423 | PA, PA | III | 1 | — | JOHNSON MATTHEY INC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
4V4NC9EH2JN893510 LJRC4126161026806 |
NJ B164AA TN U774390 |
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| December 1, 2025 | J114533506 | PA, PA | II | 3 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK CHEETAH CHASSIS |
4V4NC9EHXFN177283 5EF2GC40X5B759353 |
NJ AX739Y TN T765675 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 22, 2025 | M121520316 | I78 WB MM 76 WILLIAMS TWP - I7, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1M1AW09Y8DM029062 LJRC4026841000288 |
NJ AX733Z TN 682196T |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| April 3, 2025 | E935509381 | ON US 1 SB AT THE TOLLS, PA | II | 5 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER MONON |
1FUPCDZB0YLF01297 1NNC04027TM281427 |
NJ AP716U TN 018346T |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 19, 2025 | SPRBI02371 | GREENWICH EB SCALES, NJ | III | — | — | CRAFCO INC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER HERC |
1FUPCDZB0YLF01297 1BZ2C412XCC004428 |
NJ AP716U TN T777896 |
| October 17, 2024 | SPRBI02087 | GREENWICH EB SCALES, NJ | I | 7 | — | CRAFCO | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PETERBILT STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1XP5DB9X3SN376038 1S12GC407TB713433 |
NJ AS908B TN U164362 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 19, 2024 | N115423205 | I81 S EXIT 141 @ ARTHUR GARDNE, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Semi-trailer Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH AJAX |
1XKYD49X9FJ435203 1AJCG4025XH000242 |
NJ AX795X TN U690342 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 8, 2024 | M609412920 | I78 WB MM 76 WILLIAMS TWP - I7, PA | I | 9 | 3 | PARKER HANNIFIN CORP | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER AJAX |
1FUPCDZB0YLF01297 1AJC23234P1008338 |
NJ AP716U TN T898862 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | OOSBrakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53BMAN | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| CRAFCO | 2 | February 19, 2025 |
| JOHNSON MATTHEY INC | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| PARKER HANNIFIN CORP | 1 | May 8, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 28, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 11, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 25, 2013 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 18, 2013 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 18, 2013 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| August 9, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common Carrier |
| August 8, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common Carrier |
| April 11, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2005 | Cargo | On file |
| November 18, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 11, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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