PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 190180 • DBA: PITT OHIO • 15 27TH STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15222
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | SURETY | 014206404 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNDERWRITERS INS.(AIU) | CARGO | 014206405 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | B-9605 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-9605 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2022 | Jan 8, 2026 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | B-11272 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B-9605 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-9605 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | B-9605 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2022 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | B-11272 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 1, 2013 | Feb 14, 2023 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | B-11272 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B9605 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 19, 2007 | Feb 14, 2023 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B9605 | REPLACED | Sep 19, 2007 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | B-11272 | REPLACED | Dec 20, 1999 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | B-11272 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 1999 | Nov 27, 2013 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | N9605 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 1999 | Sep 19, 2007 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B9605 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 9, 1999 | Feb 14, 2023 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B9605 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 1999 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | N9605 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 1999 | Oct 19, 2007 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B-9605 | TRANSFERRED | May 10, 1988 | Nov 24, 1999 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | B-9605 | TRANSFERRED | May 9, 1988 | Nov 24, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-9605 | BIPD | Jan 8, 2026 | Jan 8, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL UNDERWRITERS INS.(AIU) | 014206405 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-9605 | BIPD | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014206404 | SURETY | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11272 | SURETY | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-9605 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2025 | Dec 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11272 | SURETY | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B9605 | CARGO | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B9605 | BIPD | Feb 14, 2023 | Feb 14, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-9605 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B9605 | BIPD | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11272 | SURETY | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-9605 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B9605 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2022 | Dec 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11272 | SURETY | Nov 27, 2013 | Nov 27, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11272 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | N9605 | CARGO | Oct 19, 2007 | Oct 19, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | N9605 | CARGO | Sep 19, 2007 | Sep 19, 2007 |
| TRANSFER | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-9605 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 24, 1999 | Nov 24, 1999 |
| TRANSFER | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-9605 | CARGO | Nov 24, 1999 | Nov 24, 1999 |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC030136 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2025 |
| MC030136 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 12, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2025 |
| MC030136 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2023 |
| MC030136 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2023 |
| MC030136 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 12, 2023 |
| MC030136 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Mar 28, 2000 | — | Unknown |
| MC030136 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2000 |
| MC030136 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 22, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2000 |
| MC030136 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 28, 1999 | — | Unknown |
| MC030136 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 28, 1999 | — | Unknown |
| MC030136 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 26, 1990 | TRANSFERRED | Oct 25, 1999 |
| MC030136 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 12, 1989 | TRANSFERRED | Oct 25, 1999 |
| MC030136 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 20, 1982 | TRANSFERRED | Oct 25, 1999 |
| MC030136 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 14, 1981 | TRANSFERRED | Oct 25, 1999 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
18 states • 2,068 inspections
Violation Summary (61 violations from latest 100 of 2068 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502A1-HMPP | Placarding general requirements | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:834A-HMC | 834A-HMC | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83E | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (2068 inspections)
Showing 50 of 2,068
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PETERSBURG | I-95 NORTH AT 0.10M N OF CRATER RD RT 301 | ...MM9993 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 17, 2026 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COVINGTON | I 0075 | ...020059 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 16, 2026 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WATERFORD TWP | Cooper Avenue (CAMDEN COUNTY 713) | ...MM9967 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 16, 2026 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | JEFFERSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 71 | ...043450 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 2, 2026 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST LEBANON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0422 E | ...KH5132 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Mar 2, 2026 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPOTSYLVANIA | SB I-95 AT 2.80M S OF EXIT 126 SPOTSYLVANIA | ...020069 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 17, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UPPER MACUNGIE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0100 N | ...055531 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 7, 2026 | CT | FATAL | 1 | 0 | EAST HARTFORD | 84-W | ...050290 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Feb 4, 2026 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HUNTERTOWN | US HWY 33 | ...VS6111 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 30, 2026 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOUTHINGTON | 84-W | ...025189 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 27, 2026 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BOONE AIRPORT | I 0275 | ...025132 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 20, 2026 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-69 NB | ...050266 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 19, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PINE RIVER TWP | 127 | ...053452 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 15, 2026 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | I-70 MP 12 | ...050297 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 7, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BAY CITY | 7TH | ...013019 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 6, 2026 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | PENDLETON | I 0071 | ...003803 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 6, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KALAMAZOO | KILGORE | ...013073 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Jan 2, 2026 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CINCINNATI | 8TH ST | ...LP0501 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 22, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | HARPINE HIGHWAY AT 0.30M S OF JOHN DEER DRIVE | ...MM9970 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 4, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0136 E | ...084980 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 3, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH STRABANE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0136 E | ...852528 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 20, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UPPER MILFORD TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 7476 S | ...019981 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Nov 10, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | SPY RUN AVE | ...043810 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 31, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTERFIELD | 95 SB AT 75FT N OF WILLIS RD | ...013167 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
| Oct 31, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNION TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...025176 | PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events