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Not AuthorizedUSDOT 1041117· MC233193· CARRIER· EIN 22-3026518
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J & J TRANSIT INC

349 FIRST ST, ELIZABETH, NJ, 0720690833726134jim. rutherford@coachusa.comWILLIAM BUDDS
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Inactive
operating authority
Insurance
$5M BIPD
MOMENTUM RISK RETENTION GROUP INC
Vehicle OOS
—
no inspections
Driver OOS
—
no inspections
Crashes 24mo
0
clean
Red flags
1 flag
see details below
25
/ 100

Risk factors

High riskVioCodes score
Operating authority is not activePossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC233193

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Inactive
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Passenger
Liability (BIPD)
$5M on file
$5M required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$5M coverageeff 10/01/2019
MOMENTUM RISK RETENTION GROUP INC· policy RRG26622872-19
Authority history (4) ▾
05/23/2011COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2011)
11/15/2005COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/24/2013)
03/30/1992COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (04/14/1992)
04/19/1991MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (04/30/2021)
Insurance history9 insurers on record
Filing timeline (32) ▾
  1. GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/01/2019 → 10/01/2019
  2. GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2018 → 08/01/2019
  3. GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2017 → 05/01/2018
  4. GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2016 → 05/01/2017
  5. GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2015 → 05/01/2016
  6. GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2014 → 05/01/2015
  7. GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2013 → 05/01/2014
  8. THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2012 → 05/01/2013
  9. THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2011 → 05/01/2012
  10. THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2011 → 05/01/2011
  11. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2010 → 05/01/2011
  12. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2009 → 05/01/2010
  13. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2008 → 05/01/2009
  14. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/11/2007 → 05/01/2008
  15. DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/01/2007 → 05/11/2007

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle0 inspections · 0% OOS · National 22%
Driver0 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

Company profile

FMCSA census

PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE

Power units
1
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
1
1 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
0M mi
reported 2018
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Intrastate · <100 mi1 drivers
Company officer
WILLIAM BUDDS
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Registered since
2002-07-15
Last MCS-150 update
2019-10-01
Census status
Active

Fleet: 0 trucks · 1 buses.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares addresses or officers with 8 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

8
Connected carriers
0
Fleet-transfer links
0
Most shared VINs
7
Strong links
Possible reincarnation pattern: ELKO INC (USDOT 212460, registered 1982) is inactive, shares this carrier’s officer, and predates it — worth checking whether this carrier re-registered to shed a prior record.
Strong· 7
1
E & A BUS CO INC
USDOT 1041095Inactive· ELIZABETH, NJ
Strong
Officer
2
ELKO INC
USDOT 212460Inactive· ELKO, NV
Strong
Officer
3
GILSAM BUS COMPANY INC
USDOT 982310Inactive· ELIZABETH, NJ
Strong
Officer
4
J & J BUS COMPANY INC
USDOT 516048Inactive· ELIZABETH, NJ
Strong
Officer
5
R & W BUS COMPANY INC
USDOT 515922Inactive· ELIZABETH, NJ
Strong
Officer
6
R & W TRANSIT INC
USDOT 1046492Inactive· ELIZABETH, NJ
Strong
Officer
7
TRI-STATE COACH LINES INC
USDOT 1006023Inactive· GARY, IN
Strong
Officer
Medium· 1
M & J BUS COMPANY INC
USDOT 982342Inactive· ELIZABETH, NJ
Medium
Mailing

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

37 events
  1. 10/01/2019MCS-150 update filed

    0.0M mi reported (2018)

  2. 10/01/2019Insurance filed — MOMENTUM RISK RETENTION GROUP INC

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy RRG26622872-19

  3. 10/01/2019Insurance replaced — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy RAD943765206

  4. 08/01/2019Insurance replaced — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy RAD9437652

  5. 05/01/2018Insurance replaced — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy RAD943765204

  6. 05/01/2017Insurance replaced — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy RAD943765203

  7. 05/01/2016Insurance replaced — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy RAD943765202

  8. 05/01/2015Insurance replaced — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy RAD943765201

  9. 05/01/2014Insurance replaced — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy RAD9437652

  10. 05/01/2013Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT

    BIPD/Primary · policy HC2ECAP476M532012

  11. 05/01/2012Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT

    BIPD/Primary · policy HC2ECAP476M5320TCT11

  12. 05/23/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/27/2011)

  13. 05/01/2011Insurance replaced — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT

    BIPD/Primary · policy HC2ECAP476M5320TCT11

  14. 05/01/2011Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D007A00154

  15. 05/01/2010Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D007A00135

  16. 05/01/2009Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D007A00114

  17. 05/01/2008Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D007A00093

  18. 05/11/2007Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D007A000093

  19. 05/01/2007Insurance replaced — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D007A00005

  20. 11/15/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/24/2013)

  21. 05/28/2004Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D004A00109

  22. 05/01/2004Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D004A00109

  23. 08/09/2003Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Excess · policy BE7394646

  24. 06/20/2003Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D004A00041

  25. 05/01/2003Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D004A00041

  26. 07/15/2002Registered with FMCSA

    PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE

  27. 05/01/2002Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D004A00001

  28. 07/11/2001Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy D004A00001

  29. 05/01/2001Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy DRE 2795800

  30. 07/07/2000Insurance replaced — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA5273289

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • PRIVATE PASSENGER, BUSINESS;PRIVATE PASSENGER, NON-BUSINESS;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
—
Rated
—
Last review
—
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2019-10-01
Reported mileage
10,000 mi (2018)
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Changes on file

FMCSA census history

  1. January, 2021

    First on-record entry — J & J TRANSIT INC, ELIZABETH, NJ

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 24, 2026, 7:54 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.