FORBES TRANSPORT INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
823166
MC Number
1526059
Fleet Size
57
Total Drivers
20
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
FORBES TRANSPORT INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in EAST HAVEN, Connecticut, operating 57 power units with 20 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 2.7% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 37 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 Connecticut is 16.7% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.9% across 21,357 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- Yes
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
37
Total
51%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is FORBES TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for FORBES TRANSPORT INC (USDOT #823166) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is FORBES TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
FORBES TRANSPORT INC has 37 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. 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 FORBES TRANSPORT INC operate?
FORBES TRANSPORT INC operates 57 power units with 20 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does FORBES TRANSPORT INC transport hazardous materials?
Yes. FORBES TRANSPORT INC is flagged for hazardous materials transportation with FMCSA. That means additional safety requirements and more frequent inspections.
Where is FORBES TRANSPORT INC located?
FORBES TRANSPORT INC is based in EAST HAVEN, Connecticut at 119 COMMERCE STREET, 06512. Phone: (203) 468-2777.
What are FORBES TRANSPORT INC's out-of-service rates?
FORBES TRANSPORT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 2.7%, 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 13.9%, 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.