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HARBOR FREIGHT TRANSPORT CORP
Newark, NJ
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Elevated concerns
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 515980 · MC 237747
Active
Authority Active
Broker
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-237747 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
24.5% OOS · 50 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC237747
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
3 yrs, 5 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 31.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC237747
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TS TS CA0000053 03
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo · required
Not on file
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
515980
MC Number
MC-237747
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
December 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 10, 1993
Authority Granted
April 10, 2023
Annual Mileage
325,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
301 Craneway St, Newark, NJ 07114-3104
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Stephen Liberti Jr.
Officer 2
Stephen Liberti Sr.
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesChemicals
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
24.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
49 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
31.4%
Driver OOS Rate
3.4%
Ranks in the 74th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
30
Vehicle Inspections
35
Total OOS Orders
22
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance62
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.4% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate31.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (10.7pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | FRE · 1FVACWFB5JHJP4144 | 0 | Clean |
| July 16, 2026 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | FRE · 3AKJGEDR6HDHL1133 | 0 | Clean |
| July 9, 2026 | PA | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGEDV1CLBH1708 | 0 | Clean |
| July 7, 2026 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJA6CK37LX60149 | 0 | Clean |
| June 25, 2026 | PA | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGED50GDGY8839 | 0 | Clean |
| June 25, 2026 | PA | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XP4DP9X6DD150903 | 0 | Clean |
| June 25, 2026 | PA | Level I — Full | MACK TRUCK · 1M1AN3GY4RM040252 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| May 23, 2026 | NJ | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FVACWFB5JHJP4144 | 0 | Clean |
| May 20, 2026 | PA | Level I — Full | WESTERN ST · 5KJJBWD12NLNP1597 | 0 | Clean |
| May 14, 2026 | PA | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XP4DP9X6DD150903 | 10 | 2 OOS |
| May 11, 2026 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLK · 4V4NC9EH0FN927483 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| April 9, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLD62GSHB8752 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
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
22 of 35 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 52 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 52 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 52 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 52 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 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 |
| June 25, 2026 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | 8 | Out of service |
| February 10, 2026 | 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 |
| October 1, 2024 | 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 |
| August 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 7 | Out of service |
| September 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft | 6 | Out of service |
| April 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| November 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| March 2, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| May 11, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| October 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 4 | Out of service |
| August 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | 4 | Out of service |
| November 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 4 | Out of service |
| April 8, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 4 | Out of service |
| November 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | 4 | Out of service |
Showing the 15 most serious of 78 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NJ19
PA16
NY8
CT3
VT2
GA1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (65)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~50
of 71 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
26
Flatbed
5
Incomplete Chassis
5
Truck
4
Container Chassis
3
Dry Van
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK37LX60149 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXMJ469468 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD12NLNP1597 | 3 | 1 |
| 2010 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDRXASAP9488 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV1CLBH1708 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV6BSAZ1894 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG4BSBB7168 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFB5JHJP4144 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFE8JHJL4771 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A287R018813 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 65 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Peterbilt 587 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP4DP9X6DD150903 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGED50GDGY8839 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR6HDHL1133 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD62GSHB8752 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6LSLX4813 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9PSNS3592 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWD23NDNG9630 | 2 | — |
| Cimr | — | LJRC41269LT007212 | 2 | 2 |
| Bravo Trai | — | 000000000A0838174 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N64820223513614 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 55 ft | 13NE55303D3557968 | 1 | — |
| The Budd C | — | 184350L | 1 | 1 |
| Ajax Trail | — | 1AJC40260G1005343 | 1 | — |
| Dors | — | 1DTP86Z22RP033611 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPAVX5DU25335 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPCG21LH74510 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Classic | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJF6AV57DX62378 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGED5XGLGX9489 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG3DLBV8182 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT1FHGM8411 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06276K274292 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W27L080301 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN3GY4RM040252 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Monon | Container Chassis · 23 ft | 1NNC023211M344938 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Strick Commercial Trailer | Flatbed · 40 ft | 1S12GC400SB701784 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Strick Commercial Trailer | Incomplete Chassis · 23 ft | 1S12SC232YB734256 | 1 | — |
| Stri | — | 1S13SC325MH100036 | 1 | 1 |
| Strick Tra | — | 1S13SC33XYB735397 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X1EJ969270 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR5HSJA2645 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV8GSGV3798 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV8HSHR2525 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7PSUN9360 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR6PSUN9336 | 1 | 1 |
| Freightlin | — | 3ALACXDT1HDY1520 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3H3C403K2RJ164251 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0FN927483 | 1 | 1 |
| Fontaine T | — | 57JE55306L3577720 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC403NB799421 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 53 ft | 5EF2GC539PB803693 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 33 ft | 5EF3SC330EB780565 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 33 ft | 5EF3SC332YB738869 | 1 | 1 |
| Trailers B | — | 5JYSC4021PPC33951 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Jansteel | Flatbed · 40 ft | 7PFJ3AA21NB000103 | 1 | — |
| Ajax Trail | — | B3636400000000000 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | — | ECMU6641713 | 1 | — |
| Cimc | — | LJRC41263LT007206 | 1 | — |
| Cimc | — | LJRC41264LT007196 | 1 | — |
| Cimc | — | LJRC41265LT007210 | 1 | — |
| Cimc | — | LJRC41267LT007211 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Heavy | — | LJRC41372LT006796 | 1 | 1 |
| Cimc | — | LJRC41373LT007293 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41375J1011743 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | — | LJRC41378LT007306 | 1 | — |
| Cimc | — | LJRC4137XLT007310 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June 9, 2026 | Inactive Administrative status adjustment | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| March 11, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 12, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 10, 2023 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| March 16, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 1, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 6, 2000 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 6, 2023 | BROKER | On Record |
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