L & A FORWARDING INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: L & A TRANSPORT
USDOT
215372
MC Number
153887
Fleet Size
16
Total Drivers
16
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
L & A FORWARDING INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in UNION, New Jersey, operating 16 power units with 16 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 5.6% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 18 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in New Jersey is 17.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.3% across 48,269 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
18
Total
62%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
MSIG SPECIALTY INSURANCE USA INC — eff. Sep 8, 2025
Cargo
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. — eff. Apr 6, 2002
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is L & A FORWARDING INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for L & A FORWARDING INC (USDOT #215372) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is L & A FORWARDING INC's safety record?
L & A FORWARDING INC has 18 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does L & A FORWARDING INC operate?
L & A FORWARDING INC operates 16 power units with 16 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does L & A FORWARDING INC transport hazardous materials?
No. L & A FORWARDING INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is L & A FORWARDING INC located?
L & A FORWARDING INC is based in UNION, New Jersey at 1089 HUDSON STREET, 07083. Phone: (908) 810-9444.
What are L & A FORWARDING INC's out-of-service rates?
L & A FORWARDING INC's driver out-of-service rate is 5.6%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 27.3%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.