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H W FARREN CO INC
DOT 6144 · MC 201130 · Carrier
Report DateAugust 19, 2026
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Company Information
Legal NameH W FARREN CO INC
Registered Since06/01/1974
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address1578 SUSSEX TURNPIKE, RANDOLPH, NJ, 07869-1833
Phone973-927-2777
Email on Fileg.wargo@hwfarreninc.com
Company OfficerPHILIP ANTONUCCI
MCS-150 Filed04/30/2013
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 last filed 13+ years ago — may be inactive
Authority held for 52.3 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC201130
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Insurance & Bond Filings
TypeCompanyPolicy #CoverageEffectiveStatus
BIPD/Primary THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA TP9881060 01 $750,000 07/16/2012 Cancelled 07/16/2013
BIPD/Primary THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA TP9880662 01 $750,000 07/16/2011 Cancelled 07/16/2012
BIPD/Primary THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA TP9880343 01 $750,000 07/16/2010 Cancelled 07/16/2011
BIPD/Primary THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA TP9892052 01 $750,000 07/16/2009 Cancelled 07/16/2010
BIPD/Primary THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA TP 9891613 01 $750,000 12/05/2008 Cancelled 07/16/2009
BIPD/Primary THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA TP 9891613 01 $750,000 07/16/2008 Cancelled 12/05/2008
BIPD/Primary PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY NPA00108 $750,000 04/23/2008 Replaced 07/16/2008
BIPD/Primary PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY 3010000016 $750,000 04/23/2007 Replaced 04/23/2008
BIPD/Primary NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. C144788-7 $750,000 01/24/2007 Replaced 03/23/2008
BIPD/Primary NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. C144788-7 $750,000 01/03/2007 Replaced 01/24/2007
BIPD/Primary NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. C144788-7 $750,000 01/03/2007 Cancelled 02/06/2007
BIPD/Primary NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. C144788-7 $750,000 07/27/2006 Cancelled 01/03/2007
CARGO HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 13 MS ZU6722 $750,000 07/10/2005 Cancelled 03/27/2020
BIPD/Primary NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. C144788-7 $750,000 06/12/2003 Replaced 07/27/2006
BIPD/Primary NEW JERSEY MANUFACTURERS INSURANCE CO. C144788-7 $750,000 06/12/2003 Cancelled 08/22/2006
CARGO ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY 6CA7802 $750,000 07/10/2002 Replaced 07/10/2005
BIPD/Primary LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LRA 620 338 $750,000 06/12/2002 Replaced 06/12/2003
BIPD/Primary LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY LRA 620 338 $750,000 06/12/2002 Replaced 06/12/2002
CARGO NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 3210775434 $750,000 07/10/2001 Replaced 07/10/2002
BIPD/Primary STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. RPJ 006 977 $750,000 06/12/2001 Replaced 06/12/2002
BIPD/Primary STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. RPJ 006 977 $750,000 06/12/2001 Cancelled 06/17/2002
BIPD/Primary STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. RPJ 003369 $750,000 06/12/2000 Replaced 06/12/2001
CARGO NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 3210773823 $750,000 07/10/1998 Replaced 07/10/2001
CARGO NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 321076510-2 $750,000 07/10/1997 Replaced 07/10/1998
CARGO NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 321 503619 $750,000 07/10/1996 Replaced 07/10/1997
CARGO NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 321503619 $750,000 07/10/1995 Cancelled 09/05/1996
BIPD/Primary UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 133-549875-9 $750,000 06/12/1993 Replaced 06/12/2000
CARGO THE HOME INSURANCE CO. TM578177 $750,000 06/26/1988 Replaced 07/10/1995
Fleet & Safety
Power Units17
Drivers16
Annual Mileage1,113,622 mi
Safety RatingS (2007-05-22)
Cargo Carried

Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls, Machinery / Large Objects, AICRAFT AIRFRAMES HELICOPTERS

US Inspections (24 months)
InspectionsOut of ServiceOut of Service %
0 0 0%
US Crashes (24 months)
FatalInjuryTowTotal
0 0 0 0
Other Companies at This Address

5 FMCSA-registered entities share this address. Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
FARREN INTERNATIONAL LLC 2385365 MC819564 AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Active
FNF LEASING LLC 2388841 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
TRANSCOPE SERVICES LLC 785519 MC350979 AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Active
NORESTRA INC 2224520 MC348320 AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Active
VENTURE INTERNATIONAL INC 2225095 MC360216 AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Active
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is H W FARREN CO INC authorized to operate?

H W FARREN CO INC (DOT 6144, MC 201130) is on file with FMCSA. Current status: CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding.

Is H W FARREN CO INC safe to book a load with?

FMCSA's official safety rating is "S". This report also checks insurance, authority history, and other risk signals FMCSA's rating alone won't show you.

What is H W FARREN CO INC's DOT number?

H W FARREN CO INC's FMCSA identifiers: DOT 6144, MC 201130.

How do I contact H W FARREN CO INC?

The phone number on file with FMCSA is 973-927-2777.

Data sourced from FMCSA. Report generated August 19, 2026. Informational only — always verify directly with FMCSA.  ·  ← Run another lookup