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EASTERN FARM LINES LLC
Elmer, NJ
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 845482 · MC 411138
Satisfactory
Active 1 yr, 8 mo · first granted 2001
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-411138 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Travelers Property Casualty Co. Of America
Safety
Satisfactory
11.1% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 12, 2025; first granted July 13, 2001 (25 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC411138
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 8P978368
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
845482
MC Number
MC-411138
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 21, 1999
Authority First Granted
July 13, 2001
Authority Reinstated
February 12, 2025
Annual Mileage
320,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
47 Griers Lane, Elmer, NJ 08318
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Geri Cheeseman
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.1% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th 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
6 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2025 | NY | — | 2 | 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
NY4
NJ3
CT2
PA2
DE1
MD1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
3
Semi-trailer
2
Tractor
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Dry Van
1
Flatbed
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Freightliner FL70 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVABTAK82HJ83415 | 3 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3KN559142 | 3 | — |
| 2000 Gmc C7 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 7 | 1GDM7H1CXYJ506781 | 2 | — |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 1DTP16W274A302044 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT9GHHD0741 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Freightliner FL80 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVXJLBB9RL655639 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9621XM030202 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24895M583617 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D29XXKN277524 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR0LL453465 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fru | Semi-trailer | UNY575002 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | XL00120851 | DICKSON CITY BORO PA | I | 5 | — | EASTERN FARM | Straight Truck |
GMC |
1GDM7H1CXYJ506781 |
NJ AM341P |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 25, 2026 | SPTJ000304 | NJ, NJ | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVABTAK82HJ83415 |
NJ AP444D |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 393.82-SM | Speedometer - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | SPTK000306 | NJ, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FRU |
3HCDZAPR0LL453465 UNY575002 |
NJ AZ585X NJ TPN81B |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 17, 2026 | D808601715 | TUXEDO PARK NY | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVABTAK82HJ83415 |
NJ AP444D |
| 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.24C-L | Lighting - Headlamp(s) improperly mounted | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 12, 2026 | 2410C01028 | MILLINGTON MD | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL DORSEY TRA |
3HSDZAPR3KN559142 1DTP16W274A302044 |
NJ AZ974R ME 5659772 |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 6, 2026 | 3086000035 | TOLLAND, CT | II | 11 | — | MT. WARNER NURSERY SALES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR3KN559142 1UYVS24895M583617 |
NJ AZ974R ME 539958 |
| 395.8D10-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include total hours for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D4-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include name of carrier for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D3-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include truck or tractor and trailer unit number for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D11-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D4-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include name of carrier for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D3-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include truck or tractor and trailer unit number for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.8D11-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| October 15, 2025 | 1206000934 | NEW CASTLE DE | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPR3KN559142 |
NJ AZ974R |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| July 1, 2025 | SPL4060006 | DIX HILLS NY | II | 9 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5D29XXKN277524 1GRDM9621XM030202 |
NJ AE642U ME 5358654 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LPL | Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 15, 2025 | 3070006898 | STRATFORD, CT | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVABTAK82HJ83415 |
NJ AP444D |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| August 28, 2024 | E923424152 | I380S AT EXIT 20, PA | II | 3 | — | EASTERN FARM | Straight Truck |
GMC |
1GDM7H1CXYJ506781 |
NJ AM341P |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MT. WARNER NURSERY SALES | 1 | May 6, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 23, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 6, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 3, 2016 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 28, 2009 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 28, 2009 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| April 15, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 18, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| September 25, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 5, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
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