ROUTE 51 AUTO & TRUCK PARTS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 3 fatalities on crash record 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ROUTE 51 AUTO & TRUCK PARTS LLC (USDOT 2029920) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): JAMES R BELL (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 3 fatalities on crash record — 18 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2029920/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 2.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 10.5% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=17676 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 6, 2023
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC815381ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 52 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 18 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 154 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 91 | 91 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.2% | 3.3% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ROUTE 51 AUTO & TRUCK PARTS LLC is a motor carrier based in SMOCK, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2029920. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 56 power units and 45 drivers, with 154 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 10.5%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
ROUTE 51 AUTO & TRUCK PARTS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 56 power units and 45 drivers, based in Smock, PA. Across 91 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.7% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
91 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 86% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (81) and WV (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
7.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (46.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 11 times.
The fleet comprises 56 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 45 drivers; Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 17,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 28–84 power units (±50% of this carrier's 56 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 84 | 3 | 3.6% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 31, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | — | 1.20 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | — | 1.81 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (154 rows) View all 154 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88357067 | Jul 8, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88356744 | Jul 7, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88293153 | Jul 1, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 88232977 | Jun 24, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88217161 | Jun 23, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.86B1-RIG | No |
| 88166047 | Jun 16, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88147958 | Jun 15, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 88041430 | Jun 3, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87923854 | May 21, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87899645 | May 19, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87898118 | May 19, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 87887729 | May 18, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87885945 | May 18, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87810101 | May 11, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87592681 | Apr 16, 2026 | VA | 3 | MARSHALL VA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87570097 | Apr 14, 2026 | PA | 1 | BURRELL TWP PA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 45B2-BHTD, 9A-LLPL | Yes |
| 87546008 | Apr 10, 2026 | PA | 2 | AMWELL TWP PA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87534303 | Apr 9, 2026 | PA | 1 | SALEM TWP PA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87506046 | Apr 7, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87425968 | Mar 26, 2026 | PA | 2 | EAST FREEDOM PA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 87406169 | Mar 26, 2026 | PA | 3 | CUMBERLAND TOWNSHIP PA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87394063 | Mar 25, 2026 | PA | 3 | COLLIER TOWNSHIP PA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 390.21TC-MC, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87394052 | Mar 25, 2026 | PA | 3 | CUMBERLAND TOWNSHIP PA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87369429 | Mar 23, 2026 | PA | 3 | DERRY TOWNSHIP PA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 87405804 | Mar 13, 2026 | PA | 2 | SOMERSET TOWNSHIP PA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 392.2-SLLS4, 393.60C, 396.5B-L | No |
Recent Crashes (18 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA602668600X | Mar 5, 2026 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA506426000X | Jul 16, 2025 | PA | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA407352700X | Jul 3, 2024 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA310464700X | Nov 13, 2023 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA307591700X | Aug 4, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA304728500X | May 23, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA304428600X | May 13, 2023 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA209663700X | Sep 21, 2022 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| OH0215137236 | Jul 30, 2021 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA104850200X | May 23, 2021 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA907917200X | Jun 18, 2019 | PA | 3 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| PA905665800X | Jun 4, 2019 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA808774800X | Aug 11, 2018 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA708788500X | Aug 16, 2017 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA707357000X | Jul 16, 2017 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA608620200X | Aug 18, 2016 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA603170300X | Mar 24, 2016 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA510559300X | Oct 8, 2015 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2013 | MC815381-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZQ7948 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 6, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZQ7587 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 6, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZF3895 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 6, 2020 | Apr 6, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 33.278675 | BIPD | — | Apr 6, 2018 | Apr 6, 2020 | REPLACED |
| MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 33.278675 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 4, 2013 | May 20, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 33.278675 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 4, 2013 | Apr 6, 2018 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 6, 2023
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Apr 6, 2023insuranceCANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 6, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 6, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 20, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 3, 2018
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Apr 6, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 25, 2013
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ON E ROY FURMAN HWY AT GRAVEL | PA | 6 | 0 |
| SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI | PA | 6 | 0 |
| FINZEL SCALE HOUSE | MD | 2 | 0 |
| I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE | MD | 2 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 0 |
| COAL CENTER PA | PA | 2 | 0 |
| COOLSPRING JUMONVILLE RD MEASU | PA | 2 | 1 |
| CUMBERLAND TOWNSHIP PA | PA | 2 | 0 |
| EAST FREEDOM PA | PA | 2 | 0 |
| MCCLELLANDTOWN RD MEASURING 29 | PA | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 33 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 9 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 392.14 | Failed to use caution for hazardous condition | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC815381
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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154 inspections
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18 reportable crashes
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- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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