CARAVAN INC
69-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Elizabeth, NJ. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 949781
- MC
- MC588444
- Based
- Elizabeth, NJ
- Contact
- 7325548600 · safety@cara-van.net
What this carrier is
CARAVAN INC is a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Elizabeth, NJ. Operating footprint: 69 power units, 69 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC588444 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, intermodal containers, and refrigerated food. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jan 3, 2023).
Fleet composition on file: 40 owned tractors, 105 owned trailers, 29 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 289 motor carriers operating 69 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 15.8% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 22 | 31.17 | 70.6% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 | 12.68 | 15.8% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 5.24 | 38.2% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 61 | 95.94 | 63.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.95 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 69-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 949781: 48 inspections across 8 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 8, 2026 in NJ.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 20 |
| Hours-of-Service | 5 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 39 |
| Total violations | 67 (10 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 8 reportable crashes , 6 with reported injuries . Most recent: Sep 23, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, intermodal containers, and refrigerated food on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (105 trailers against 69 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 289 peer carriers operating 69 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 26 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 4 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 67 violations, 8 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running regional lanes with 69 power units on file.
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