CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in CARLSTADT, NJ registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 2049856 and MC number 718160. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 2010, a span of roughly 16 years. CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC reports a fleet of 40 power units and 40 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight and Intermodal Containers. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 51 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 1.96% and 6 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in CO, CT, DE, MD, MI, NJ, NY, and OH. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 718160 | Active | None | None | 2026-03-23 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2026-03-24 00:00:00 |
States where CHAIN TRANSPORTATION INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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