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Carrier profile · USDOT 2049856 · MC-718160 · Updated 07/18/2026

CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC

40 power unitsavg 6.1 yrRegional · 7 statesCARLSTADT, NJ
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-718160 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linkschaintrans.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
40Power units
29 observed · MCS-150
39Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.1Avg age (yr)
2006–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(973) 265-9406Email dispatchaccounting@chaintrans.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
Operating authority16 yr active
since 2010
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo17.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
5 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

40 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.1 yr

Model years 2006–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

16 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 16-yr authority, 17% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC safe to work with?

Is CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC safe to load? CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 2049856, MC-718160) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in CARLSTADT, NJ, operating 40 power units and 40 drivers. Operating authority has been active 16 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 95 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 17.1% (below the 22.26% national average), with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
CTCHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC 94
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Frequently asked

What is CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?

CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 2049856, and its motor carrier number is MC-718160.

Is CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?

CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC has a 17.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 95 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).

How big is CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?

CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC operates 40 power units and 40 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC based?

CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC is based in CARLSTADT, NJ, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.