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CARAVAN INC

DOT 949781MC 588444ActiveMotor CarrierInterstatePROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. +1ELIZABETH, NJ

COMPANY

Authority since
2011-09-29
MCS-150
2025-10-23 · 1,200,000 mi (2024)
Fleet
69 units · 105 trailers · 69 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
1,200,000 mi (2024)

ADDRESS

Physical
475 DIVISION ST BLDG 7
ELIZABETH, NJ 07201
Mailing
475 DIVISION STREET BLDG 7
ELIZABETH, NJ 07201

CONTACT

Phone
7325548600
Email
safety@cara-van.net

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
MICHAEL CARACAPPA
Title
OWNER

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Refrigerated / Produce
Cargo types
5
General FreightIntermodal ContainersMeatRefrigerated FoodOther: FROZEN SEAFOOD
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
183 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
2 active
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
3 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
14.9%
7 / 47 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Moderate Risk

3 risk factors · 2 strengths · 5 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
33 crashes · 0 fatal · 22 with injuries · 29 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
85% — 40 clean of 47 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
14.9% — driver OOS 1 insp., vehicle OOS 6 insp.

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
Active: Motor Carrier
Authority Events
23 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-10-23

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
2 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $750,000

SUMMARY

Elevated OOS rate 16% (last 24 mo)
6.5 crashes per 100 trucks/yr
6 injury crashes in the last 24 months
85% clean inspections
Active insurance on file

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