HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1330513-z-a-m-transportation-company-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:10 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
Z A M TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
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How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average46.7% vs New Jersey average 22.0%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (973) 589-6650, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC514022.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC514022 | Primary | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. Policy GAT0007211 · 91X | $750,000 | Apr 19, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 15 · New Jersey avg 22.0%
3 of 20 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | CT | 2 | 3 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | CT | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 3, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 24, 2026 | CT | 3 | 3 | No |
| May 15, 2026 | CT | 3 | 3 | No |
| Mar 11, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 5 | No |
| Feb 20, 2026 | CT | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Feb 3, 2026 | NY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 27, 2026 | MA | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The New Jersey average covers 63,029 vehicle and 95,938 driver inspections of all New Jersey-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
29 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 68 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | New Jersey share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 7 | 58.6% | 73.0% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 5 | 0 | 17.2% | 0.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 10.3% | 6.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 10.3% | 9.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 3.4% | 10.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 3 | 3 |
| HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172602AHMER | 2 | 0 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38351ASIN | 1 | 1 |
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38395ALCDL | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPVI | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTBSP | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1STLN | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172600C1HMER | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the New Jersey column is the mix across all New Jersey-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Springfield, MA | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 16, 2026 | Ludlow, MA | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 18, 2025 | Newark, NJ | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1330513 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC514022 |
| Legal name | Z A M TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 19 |
| Drivers | 19 |
| Annual mileage | 2,000,200 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 15, 2012) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 8, 2005 · 21 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about Z A M TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC
What does Z A M TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC's operating authority allow?
MC514022: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about Z A M TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking Z A M TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1330513. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (973) 589-6650, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC514022, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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