HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/972989-five-star-auto-centers-of-saddle-brook-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:02 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
FIVE STAR AUTO CENTERS OF SADDLE BROOK 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 inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.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, (201) 481-3960, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1232860.
- 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 4 · New Jersey avg 22.0%
2 of 6 · New Jersey avg 8.1%
6 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Jan 16, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 12 | Yes |
| Feb 26, 2025 | NJ | 2 | 2 | No |
| Feb 3, 2025 | NJ | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jan 15, 2025 | NY | 2 | 9 | Yes |
| Nov 14, 2024 | NY | 3 | 4 | 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
26 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 32 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 | 18 | 6 | 69.2% | 73.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 2 | 19.2% | 6.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 11.5% | 9.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 3 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39341BNPB | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1TBSP | 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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2025 | Passaic City, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | Nutley Twp, NJ | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Saddle Brook Twp, NJ | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 972989 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1232860 |
| Legal name | FIVE STAR AUTO CENTERS OF SADDLE BROOK INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 23 |
| Drivers | 16 |
| Annual mileage | 30,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 15, 2001 · 25 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 12, 2024 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayPassengers
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 FIVE STAR AUTO CENTERS OF SADDLE BROOK INC
What does FIVE STAR AUTO CENTERS OF SADDLE BROOK INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for FIVE STAR AUTO CENTERS OF SADDLE BROOK INC (MC1232860), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about FIVE STAR AUTO CENTERS OF SADDLE BROOK 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. 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 Sep 12, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking FIVE STAR AUTO CENTERS OF SADDLE BROOK INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 972989. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (201) 481-3960, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1232860, 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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