L & A FORWARDING INC
DBA L & A TRANSPORT · Union, NJ · MC 153887
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
2 notes
- Suspension notice in the last 12 months; authority is active now
- Safety rating is more than 5 years old
Observations from public fields, not findings about the company. Check the official record and the context before deciding.
Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 215372 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | L & A FORWARDING INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | L & A TRANSPORT |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 153887 |
| Reported physical address | 1089 HUDSON STREET, UNION, NJ, 07083, US |
| Reported business phone | (908) 810-8444 |
| Reported power units | 16 |
| Reported drivers | 16 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Mar 25, 2025 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Marla Papa |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Jan 25, 2010 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 18 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.6% (1 of 18) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 27.3% (3 of 11) |
| Violations | 10 across 7 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 4 |
| Crashes | 0 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 0 / 0 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 0 |
Most frequent published violation codes
38323A2LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL13922SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1393126BCIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)1393203CCBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened139375A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
L & A FORWARDING INC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 14 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Household goods
- Metal sheets, coils and rolls
- Building materials
- Machinery and large objects
- Fresh produce
- Intermodal containers
- Meat
- Chemicals
- Dry bulk commodities
- Refrigerated food
- Beverages
- Paper products
- Construction
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Jun 25, 1982
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Mar 25, 2025
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
Source publication, carrier filing and our observation dates describe different events. An older filing date alone does not establish noncompliance.
Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
Sep 27, 2026 14:27 UTC · changed
- Business phone
90881094449088108444
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC153887 | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) | Inactive | $0 | $0 |
| MC153887 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $1,000,000 | $1,000,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC153887 | Harco National Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | Sep 08, 2026 | BMC-91X | GAT0007914 |
| MC153887 | Federal Insurance Company | $5,000 | Apr 06, 2002 | BMC-34 | 0662-23-70 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against L & A FORWARDING INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on fileMC153887 · Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
- Administrative status adjustmentMC153887 · Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
- Discontinued RevocationMC153887 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 215372. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightBuilding materialsMachinery and large objectsMetal sheets, coils and rollsHousehold goodsRefrigerated foodDry bulk commoditiesFresh produceIntermodal containers
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