HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/823166-forbes-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 14:51 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
Forbes Transport Inc
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
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.
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, (203) 468-2777, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1526059.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
5 of 36 · Connecticut avg 23.6%
1 of 38 · Connecticut avg 10.1%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- CT 36 94.7%
- US 2 5.3%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 20
15 tractors · 5 straight trucks
Mack 16Kenworth 4
57 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 12
12 semi-trailers
Heil 12Polar 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Buckeye 6Valero Marketing & Supply 6Exxon 2Global 2Shell New Haven 2
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 30, 2026 | CT | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | CT | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 28, 2026 | CT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | CT | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | CT | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 15, 2026 | CT | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | CT | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | CT | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 15, 2026 | CT | 2 | 3 | No |
| Apr 10, 2026 | CT | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 Connecticut average covers 8,546 vehicle and 13,610 driver inspections of all Connecticut-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
24 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 31 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 | Connecticut share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 4 | 79.2% | 68.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 8.3% | 13.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 4.2% | 7.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 4 | 0 |
| 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 | 3 | 3 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 2 | 0 |
| Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38395LCDL | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Bulk Packages) - Operate a motor vehicle with the internal valve in the open position Cargo Protection - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177834J2HMBP | 1 | 1 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Packaging) - MC 306/307/312 certification plate. Package Integrity - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 17834010HMP | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Connecticut column is the mix across all Connecticut-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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Rocky Hill, CT | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 823166 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1526059 |
| Legal name | FORBES TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 57 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 1,228,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 12, 1999 · 27 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 25, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @yahoo.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 21 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
Liquids/Gases
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 Forbes Transport Inc
What does Forbes Transport Inc's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for Forbes Transport Inc (MC1526059), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about Forbes Transport Inc is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking Forbes Transport Inc?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 823166. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (203) 468-2777, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1526059, 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 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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