DECK GUARDIAN INC, DOT #3295608 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
Your trucks or drivers have been put out of service on every inspection since February 28: New Jersey on Feb. 28, March 28, July 13 and Aug. 12.
Your MCS-150 lists 3 trucks and 3 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
DECK GUARDIAN INC is a small carrier motor carrier based in HELMETTA, New Jersey (USDOT #3295608). As of October 23, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 25 recent inspection(s) and 92 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 3 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
DECK GUARDIAN INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Aug. 12, 2026, New Jersey. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 8 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.110), company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- July 13, 2026, New Jersey. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 8 violations in all. Written up for an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.110), lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- March 28, 2026, New Jersey. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 3 violations in all. Written up for a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.47), and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.53).
- Feb. 28, 2026, New Jersey. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 3 violations in all. Written up for no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- Dec. 18, 2025, Pennsylvania. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Dec. 12, 2025, New Jersey. Out of service: 4 vehicle violations. Written up for operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, unde (49 CFR 177.834) and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.128).
DECK GUARDIAN INC: HELMETTA, New Jersey Trucking Company
DECK GUARDIAN INC is a small carrier operating out of HELMETTA, New Jersey with USDOT number 3295608. The company operates 3 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, DECK GUARDIAN INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
DECK GUARDIAN INC has undergone 25 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 36.0%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 16%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for DECK GUARDIAN INC carries 92 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated August 12, 2026. Across 25 recorded inspections, the record carries 4 driver out-of-service violations and 19 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for DECK GUARDIAN INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
DECK GUARDIAN INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
DECK GUARDIAN INC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 3 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 90,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 2 straight trucks, 1 tractor, 1 trailer. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 2 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 2 crash events involving DECK GUARDIAN INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 1 involved a reported injury, and 1 resulted in a tow-away. 2 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: I-280, EAST ORANGE CITY, NJ on November 27, 2024.
DECK GUARDIAN INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across New Jersey (17), Pennsylvania (6), New York (1). The concentration in New Jersey is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams DECK GUARDIAN INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How DECK GUARDIAN INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 25 recorded inspections, DECK GUARDIAN INC's 36.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 16.0% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: DECK GUARDIAN INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-13 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-28 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-28 | NJ | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-12-18 | PA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-12-12 | NJ | 0 | 4 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-22 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-18 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-13 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-09-09 | NJ | 0 | 3 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about DECK GUARDIAN INC
What is DECK GUARDIAN INC's FMCSA safety rating?
DECK GUARDIAN INC (USDOT #3295608) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is DECK GUARDIAN INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, DECK GUARDIAN INC operates 3 power unit(s) and 3 driver(s), classifying it as a small carrier. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is DECK GUARDIAN INC based?
DECK GUARDIAN INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in HELMETTA, New Jersey, under USDOT number 3295608.
What is DECK GUARDIAN INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 25 recent DOT inspection(s) and 92 recorded violation(s) for DECK GUARDIAN INC (USDOT #3295608), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is DECK GUARDIAN INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
DECK GUARDIAN INC scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like DECK GUARDIAN INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 23, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile