PINNACLE TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 2108787 • DBA: PINNACLE FREIGHT • 500 CEDAR LANE, FLORENCE, NJ, 08518
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-735300 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 8, 2021 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9262405 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | UEC0046309-01 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2016 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-4286B97A-TIL-11 | ON FILE | Mar 10, 2011 | Jan 11, 2019 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9262404 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9262403 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9262402 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9262401 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9262401 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT9262400 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AEC0046308-01 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AEC0046308 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2015 | Oct 20, 2016 |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | UEC0046309 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2015 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | UEC0046309 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2015 | Oct 20, 2016 |
| XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AEC0046308 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2015 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08457633 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2015 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08457633 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 20, 2015 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9881093 02 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | BIPD/Primary | TP9881093 01 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TFM 500927 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 9, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TFM 500927 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TFM 500831 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9262405 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9262404 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9262403 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9262402 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2022 | Aug 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9262401 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9262400 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9262401 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2020 | Aug 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AEC0046308-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | UEC0046309-01 | BIPD/Excess | Sep 1, 2019 | Sep 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-4286B97A-TIL-11 | CARGO | Jan 11, 2019 | Jan 11, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | UEC0046309 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 20, 2016 | Oct 20, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AEC0046308 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2016 | Oct 20, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AEC0046308 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | UEC0046309 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 1, 2016 | Aug 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H08457633 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2015 | Aug 20, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | H08457633 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2015 | Aug 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9881093 02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP9881093 01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TFM 500927 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2012 | Aug 9, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TFM 500927 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2012 | Aug 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TFM 500831 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC735300 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC735300 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 7, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2014 |
| MC735300 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2013 |
| MC735300 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2012 |
| MC735300 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 16, 2011 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
28 states • 130 inspections
Violation Summary (82 violations from latest 100 of 130 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 4 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:177.834(a) | General loading/unloading hazmat | 2 | 2 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.201D-HMSPS | Hazmat shipping paper format incorrect | 1 | 0 | 4 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.834A-HMC | General loading/unloading hazmat | 1 | 1 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201A | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:397.13A-HMDP | Smoking near hazmat | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B | 107.620B | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:171.2E-HMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Accepting a hazardous material for transportation which is not properly classed described packaged marked labeled and in conditio | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials Compliance |
| FMCSR:172.304A4-HMM | Hazmat marking not durable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.406F-HML | HM (Labeling) - Failing to clearly display label as required. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.203(k) | No technical name for n.o.s. entry | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.604(a)(3) | 172.604(a)(3) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.202(a)(2) | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (130 inspections)
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 18, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TURBOT TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...WG8729 | PINNACLE TRUCKING LLC |
| Jun 9, 2025 | OK | FATAL | 1 | 0 | STRINGTOWN | UNITED STATES HIGHWAY 69 | ...409696 | PINNACLE TRUCKING LLC |
| Mar 26, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL CONECUH | I-65 | ...460646 | PINNACLE FREIGHT |
| Mar 1, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLANO | E 1400 PLANO PKWY | ...216441 | PINNACLE TRUCKING LLC |
| Sep 10, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 E | ...151129 | PINNACLE FREIGHT |
| Jun 24, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMPDEN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...875415 | PINNACLE TRUCKING LLC |
| Mar 25, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUNNYVALE | E 300 US 80 HWY | ...216453 | PINNACLE TRUCKING LLC |
| Nov 29, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | NICHOLASVILLE | US0027 | ...428613 | PINNACLE FREIGHT |
| Nov 12, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...216450 | PINNACLE TRUCKING LLC |
| Sep 11, 2022 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I-81 | ...216437 | PINNACLE TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 18, 2021 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDDLETOWN | US301 N/B | ...HE8010 | PINNACLE FREIGHT |
| Jun 24, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROSWELL | SR 400 SOUTH / EXIT RAMP 7 | ...AH9509 | PINNACLE TRUCKING LLC |
| Oct 29, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 27, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2020 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 24, 2018 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2018 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2018 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2017 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2016 | VA | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2015 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2013 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2013 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 47 events