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Carrier profile · USDOT 2049856 · MC-718160 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC
40 power unitsavg 6.1 yrRegional · 7 statesCARLSTADT, NJ94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-718160 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
40Power units
29 observed · MCS-150
39Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.1Avg age (yr)
2006–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 16 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2010.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 95 inspections.
USDOT registration1616 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo15.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
5 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.1 yr
Model years 2006–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 2049856) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 24, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 55 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 40 vehicle-level and 55 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 40 power units and 40 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 5, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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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 Jul 18, 2026, 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 15.0% 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.
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