HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/213891-a-r-van-riper-jr-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:58 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
A R VAN RIPER JR INC
Doing business as O'DOWD BUS COMPANY
Review before booking · 1 signal
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.
- No roadside inspections for a fleet of 25 power unitsA fleet this size usually has some inspections in 24 months. The fleet size on the registration may be out of date.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 17 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
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) 334-2881, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1029301.
- 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) | MC1029301 | Primary | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY Policy PHPK2671962-006 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1029301 | Excess over $1,000,000 | MERCHANTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. Policy CUP0003030 · 91X | $4,000,000 | Apr 1, 2022 | 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
0 of 0 · New Jersey avg 22.0%
0 of 2 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
2 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 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
No violations recorded in roadside inspections in the last 24 months.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 213891 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1029301 |
| Legal name | A R VAN RIPER JR INC |
| DBA name | O'DOWD BUS COMPANY |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 25 |
| Drivers | 26 |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 10, 1982 · 44 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 19, 2008 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
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 A R VAN RIPER JR INC
What does A R VAN RIPER JR INC's operating authority allow?
MC1029301: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about A R VAN RIPER JR 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. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe. The MCS-150 was last updated Dec 19, 2008, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking A R VAN RIPER JR INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 213891. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (973) 334-2881, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1029301, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (973) 334-2881
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| O'DOWD TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC Review Carrier · DBA O'DOWD BUS COMPANY |
Montville, NJ | 3310227 | MC1051356 | 44 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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