HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1998793-d-c-vargas-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:20 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
D & C VARGAS TRANSPORT INC
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated May 13, 2017. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average53.8% vs New Jersey average 22.0%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (732) 754-5435, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC708108.
- 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) | MC708108 | Primary | DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA992785106 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Mar 11, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
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 13 · New Jersey avg 22.0%
1 of 24 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 26, 2026 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 21, 2026 | MO | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 11, 2026 | MO | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 14, 2026 | US | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Nov 7, 2025 | NM | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Nov 4, 2025 | OH | 1 | 2 | No |
| Oct 23, 2025 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2025 | NM | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 19, 2025 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 14, 2025 | NM | 1 | 6 | Yes |
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
35 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 37 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 | 27 | 8 | 77.1% | 73.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 | 14.3% | 10.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 5.7% | 9.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 2.9% | 6.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39532BELDDFR | 3 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B4DEN | 1 | 1 |
| Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345UV | 1 | 1 |
| Frame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201AFRMC | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative Brake Lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BRKLAMP | 1 | 1 |
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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2025 | Bellemont, AZ | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 8, 2025 | Munds Park, AZ | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1998793 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC708108 |
| Legal name | D & C VARGAS TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 3 |
| Annual mileage | 770,352 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (May 13, 2017) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 23, 2010 · 16 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 25, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General Freight
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about D & C VARGAS TRANSPORT INC
What does D & C VARGAS TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
MC708108: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about D & C VARGAS TRANSPORT INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking D & C VARGAS TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1998793. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (732) 754-5435, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC708108, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (732) 754-5435
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BROTHERS VARGAS TRANSPORT INC Carrier |
Bound Brook, NJ | 1536854 | MC953840 | 5 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| MORALES TRANSPORT INC Carrier |
Harrison, NJ | 1475454 | MC669729 | 1 | Active Current · Motus |
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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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