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ALPINE EXPRESS LLC
Franklin Lakes, NJ
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3994359 · MC 1499386
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 2022
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1499386 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Concert Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
22.2% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on January 12, 2024; first granted December 23, 2022 (3 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on November 13, 2023 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1499386
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CS SPS 3285624-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3994359
MC Number
MC-1499386
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 6, 2022
Authority First Granted
December 23, 2022
Authority Reinstated
January 12, 2024
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
769 Old Mill Rd, Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Alex Payano
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
22.2% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
53rd 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
5 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NJ6
NY6
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Isuzu NRR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5W169K7302957 | 9 | 2 |
| 2014 Isuzu NPR/NPR-HD | Truck · Class 4 | JALC4W164E7001768 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Isuzu NQR/NRR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5W165C7901176 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | SPL3100152 | WESTHAMPTON BEACH NY | II | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W169K7302957 |
NJ XLWB29 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55B-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 21, 2026 | SPESI00302 | NJ, NJ | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W169K7302957 |
NJ XLWB29 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 4, 2026 | EPO0400297 | NEW YORK NY | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W169K7302957 |
NJ XLWB29 |
| December 23, 2025 | M005700236 | BREWSTER NY | III | — | — | CRATE & BARREL | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W169K7302957 |
NJ XLWB29 |
| October 25, 2025 | SPQXI02739 | PISCATAWAY SCALES, NJ | I | 3 | — | CRATE AND BARREL | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W169K7302957 |
NJ XLWB29 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| September 30, 2025 | 0L55010580 | PLAINVIEW NY | I | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W169K7302957 |
NJ XLWB29 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 18, 2025 | 0L11400329 | EAST ROCKAWAY NY | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W169K7302957 |
NJ XLWB29 |
| August 26, 2025 | PACAI00351 | HOLLAND TUNNEL WATTS ST, NJ | II | 6 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W169K7302957 |
NJ XLWB29 |
| 393.75B-TF | OOSTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.209D-STBSP | OOSSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55A-B | Hydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 1999 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 26, 2025 | SPQXI02316 | PISCATAWAY SCALES, NJ | I | 5 | 1 | RXO | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALC4W164E7001768 |
NJ XRMP64 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days. | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| March 18, 2025 | 0L11400087 | WOODMERE NY | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
ISUZU |
JALE5W165C7901176 |
NJ XREK93 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CRATE & BARREL | 2 | December 23, 2025 |
| RXO | 1 | April 26, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 20, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 23, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 17, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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