HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/215372-l-a-forwarding-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 10:27 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
L & A FORWARDING INC
Doing business as L & A TRANSPORT
No risk signals found
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (908) 810-8444, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC153887.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC153887 | — | Federal Insurance Company Policy 0662-23-70 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Apr 6, 2002 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC153887 | — | Harco National Insurance Company Policy GAT0007914 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 8, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 10 · New Jersey avg 22.1%
1 of 16 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 24, 2026 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
| Nov 28, 2025 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 1, 2025 | AZ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 28, 2025 | MO | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 2, 2025 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 3, 2025 | NJ | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Apr 24, 2025 | WV | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 12, 2025 | NM | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 28, 2025 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 63,084 vehicle and 96,072 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
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 11 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | 7 | 3 | 77.8% | 73.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 11.1% | 6.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
9 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393126BCIM | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4 | 1 | 0 |
| Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393203CCBP | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperable head lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939H | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2025 | Hanover, NJ | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 215372 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC153887 |
| Legal name | L & A FORWARDING INC |
| DBA name | L & A TRANSPORT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 16 |
| Drivers | 16 |
| Annual mileage | 428,986 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 25, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 25, 1982 · 44 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 25, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Questions about L & A FORWARDING INC
What does L & A FORWARDING INC's operating authority allow?
MC153887: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about L & A FORWARDING 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 L & A FORWARDING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 215372. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (908) 810-8444, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC153887, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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