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W B ADAMS TRUCKING INC
Waterford Works, NJ
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 7.3% of 41 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 493466 · MC 1389361
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1389361 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc
Safety
Satisfactory
14.1% OOS · 121 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 7.3% of 41 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 80% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 7.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 13.6% — below the 20.7% national average
- 121 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1389361
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy URG-03132
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
493466
MC Number
MC-1389361
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 22, 2024
FMCSA Registration
August 6, 1992
Authority Granted
May 5, 2022
Annual Mileage
980,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1005 Old White Horse Pike, Waterford Works, NJ 08089-1843
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Zak Adams
Officer 2
Walter Adams
Cargo Types
General FreightDrive/Tow AwayU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
121
Driver Inspections
61
Vehicle Inspections
74
Out-of-Service Violations
22
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance85
Unsafe Driving21
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate13.6% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
14.1% of 78 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
42nd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
25 of 46 inspections
Unsafe Driving
13 of 81 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 81 inspections
Driver Fitness
8 of 81 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 81 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
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2026 | MD | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 24, 2025 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| February 4, 2025 | PA | — | — | 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
MD39
PA29
MA18
NJ16
DE2
US1
Fleet & Equipment (53)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~48
of 37 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
41
Tractor
6
Dry Van
3
Straight Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML9JH205758 | 8 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXD27JHJU5138 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML9FH711078 | 5 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC1KHKE9587 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT9GHHS1672 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXD26KHKW2971 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT6DDFB1030 | 3 | — |
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML8JH446551 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTMMMMN8JH579750 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWD20LDLY9670 | 3 | 2 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWD27MDMZ6099 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWD28MDMN5822 | 3 | — |
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAMMMML3JL460609 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWD20NHNL9239 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC2JHJR5283 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC4KHKF6629 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXCS24HM18900 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXCY1EHFS7101 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT5DHFD2220 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA96287D428244 | 2 | — |
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMMLXHH762236 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXEJ420029 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWD22LDLJ0435 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWD24LDLY9669 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT5HDHY3085 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC2JDJM7949 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC7LDLY9557 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 1FUBGADV6ELFU2074 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV5CSBM1413 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV6BLBD1252 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Straight Truck | 1FVACEDT7EHFM6023 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWD20PHUC7264 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWD21KHKW2970 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWD22NHNM5902 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Straight Truck | 1FVACWDT9EHY5339 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC6KHKH9586 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC8JHJU4242 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXCS47HY31308 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXCY0EHFX7584 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXD28RHVD9982 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDTXFHGH0516 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML2JH427347 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML7JH468010 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 40 ft | 1JJV401W95L890315 | 1 | — |
| Vanr | — | 1VVSV48203F015222 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X1HM128896 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWD22LDLY9671 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWD24MDMT1730 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFB4KDJZ7812 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFB9KDKR0700 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2JT156032 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR2RN205297 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 7 | 4V4M19EG7HN984744 | 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 (121)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | 3269C00949 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML9FH711078 |
MD XNTF48 |
| October 5, 2026 | 3064C01804 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | USPS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT6DDFB1030 |
MD 7FM8447 |
| September 21, 2026 | XL00113959 | BIRMINGHAM TWP PA | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML8JH446551 |
NJ XLJR77 |
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| September 17, 2026 | 3054C00578 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 2 | 2 | BLACK FORGE | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML9FH711078 |
NJ XNTF48 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 4, 2026 | XL00120164 | LOWER HEIDELBERG TWP PA | III | — | — | US MAIL | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC2JDJM7949 |
NJ XJSL78 |
| July 27, 2026 | E958620820 | PARKESBURG BORO PA | III | — | — | W B ADAMS TRUCKING INC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC6KHKH9586 |
NJ XMAG10 |
| July 25, 2026 | 3279C00078 | HAVRE DE GRACE MD | I | — | — | US MAIL | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXCY0EHFX7584 |
MD 5HB2308 |
| July 7, 2026 | M646000155 | AVONDALE PA | I | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML8JH446551 |
NJ XLJR77 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| July 3, 2026 | 3233C00320 | BALTIMORE MD | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXD27JHJU5138 |
NJ XJER46 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 2, 2026 | ED00001138 | MA, MA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWD20NHNL9239 |
NJ XPZW12 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| USPS | 15 | October 5, 2026 |
| US MAIL | 4 | September 4, 2026 |
| US POSTAL SERVICE | 3 | April 29, 2025 |
| BLACK FORGE | 1 | September 17, 2026 |
| U.S. POST OFFICE | 1 | March 17, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 10, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 27, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 24, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 5, 2022 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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