Chain Transportation Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Carlstadt, NJ.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 35 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 70 | 15 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 40 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 40 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 94% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 94% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 62% | 85% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 67% | 84% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 2 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 6 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 1 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 66 | 15 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | CT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 1 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 2 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | CT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 2.78 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 12 | 1.82 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 3.92 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.43 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 10 states. Top state NY accounts for 48% of activity. Activity outside home state (NJ): 88%.
+5 other states with fewer inspections
| 17 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 26 | 11 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 3 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| 0 |
| May 22, 2026 | CT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| May 7, 2026 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 6, 2026 | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | PA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 1 |
| Jan 8, 2026 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | NJ | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 15, 2026 | 39522H4ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Sep 15, 2026 | 3958EHOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 3922NCDLR | License - Restriction (non-CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of restriction. | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 39395A4EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 39522H4ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Sep 4, 2026 | 3953A2HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 3922SLTFC | State/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions | Unsafe Driving | — |