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RAHWAY STEEL DRUM COMPANY INC
Cranbury, NJ
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
41.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 85% 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 49842 · MC 436429
Conditional
Active 1 yr, 8 mo · first granted 2002
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-436429 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Federal Insurance Co.
Safety
Conditional
41.7% OOS · 27 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
41.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 85% 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 1 yr, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 10, 2025; first granted September 6, 2002 (24 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 27 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC436429
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 73646529
CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy 2055734317
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
49842
MC Number
MC-436429
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
September 6, 2002
Authority Reinstated
February 10, 2025
Annual Mileage
612,460 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
26 Brick Yard Rd, Cranbury, NJ 08512
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Pamela Hidalgo
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
27
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
22
Out-of-Service Violations
21
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance85
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
41.7% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
85th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
10 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 inspections
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2025 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT11
NY5
MD2
PA2
Fleet & Equipment (24)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~17
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
16
Tractor
7
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUBHLDV0LLMD8758 | 7 | 3 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKBGEDV0GDGY0177 | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUBHLDV2LLMD8759 | 3 | 1 |
| 2028 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E953XWD429773 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535YP187609 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKBGEDV3GDGY0173 | 2 | 1 |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 1DTV11524YA276763 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUBHLDV9LLMD8757 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W01L747213 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W51F764345 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 24 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX1L742536 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E95302D473193 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12E95391D473336 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530XP782267 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533VP064242 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533YP262503 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537WP519921 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537XP782251 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537YP072705 | 1 | 1 |
| 2028 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539WP519922 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539YP187614 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XYP072701 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKBGEDV5GDGY0174 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKBGEDV9GDGY0176 | 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 (27)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2026 | SPEOI02241 | NJ, NJ | II | 5 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML2NL672900 |
IN 3195155 |
| 391.41A-MCPC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | Leased CMV - Failing to have the required information on the rental agreement when the lease is not more than 30 days. | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| August 28, 2026 | 3085000494 | CT, CT | I | 7 | 4 | AMERICAN DISTILLING & MFG CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
IHC UTIL |
3HSDZTZR0LN802920 1UYVS2539XP782266 |
IN 2811818 NJ TSW92Y |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | N619616991 | STROUD PA | II | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUBHLDV9LLMD8757 1UYVS2533YP262503 |
NJ AW153L NJ TJH89T |
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| May 27, 2026 | 3079004351 | CT, CT | I | 4 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUBHLDV0LLMD8758 1JJV532WX1L742536 |
NJ AW909C ID TU6159 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 11, 2026 | 3031A01113 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE, CT | I | 14 | 1 | SCHUETZ CONTAINER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DORS |
1FUBHLDV0LLMD8758 1DTV11524YA276763 |
NJ AW909C NJ TGL96P |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| March 20, 2026 | 3070007794 | GREENWICH SCALE, CT | II | 2 | 2 | SIMONIZ USA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUBHLDV0LLMD8758 1UYVS2535YP187609 |
NJ AW909C NJ TMZ53G |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| December 17, 2025 | 3081A00351 | MILFORD, CT | III | — | — | SCHUETZ CONTAINER COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUBHLDV0LLMD8758 1UYVS2535YP187609 |
NJ AW909C NJ TMZ53G |
| November 14, 2025 | 3065A00319 | STONINGTON, CT | III | — | — | RAHWAY STEEL DRUM COMPANY, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
3AKBGEDV3GDGY0173 1S12E95391D473336 |
NJ AS418V NJ TST77U |
| May 14, 2025 | 3090004504 | GREENWICH SCALE, CT | II | 3 | 1 | SCHUETZ CONTAINER SYSTEMS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUBHLDV2LLMD8759 1UYVS2537YP072705 |
NJ AT188W NJ TJM59A |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| April 28, 2025 | 3022001221 | DANBURY SCALE, CT | II | — | — | SCHUETS CONTAINER SYSTEMS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1FUBHLDV0LLMD8758 1S12E953XWD429773 |
NJ AW909C NJ TRS83S |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SCHUETZ CONTAINER SYSTEMS | 4 | May 14, 2025 |
| AMERICAN DISTILLING & MFG CO | 2 | August 28, 2026 |
| SCHUETZ CONTAINER | 2 | May 11, 2026 |
| SIMONIZ USA | 1 | March 20, 2026 |
| SCHUETS CONTAINER SYSTEMS INC | 1 | April 28, 2025 |
| WILLIAMSPORT STEEL CONTAINER CO | 1 | January 20, 2025 |
| BWAY CORP | 1 | September 25, 2024 |
| SCHUETZ DISTILLING & MFG CO | 1 | June 25, 2024 |
| MAUSER | 1 | April 29, 2024 |
| ENERGY SOLUTIONS(US), LLC | 1 | January 12, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 18, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 16, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 27, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 13, 2021 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 28, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 7, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 17, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 2, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2005 | Cargo | On file |
| November 4, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 15, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 8, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
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