MCCARTHY TIRE SERVICE CO INC
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.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MCCARTHY TIRE SERVICE CO INC (USDOT 228507) 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 Officer(s): JOHN MCCARTHY (Company officer); NEIL HORN (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/228507/ As of: Jul 24, 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 2.3% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 6% vs peer median 16.3% (better). n=1200 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
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No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 17 | 6 | 0 |
| Trailers | 156 | 2 | 0 |
| Trucks | 524 | 79 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 138 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 3 | 4 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 3 | 6 | 10 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 645 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 382 | 382 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 10 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.62% | 4.71% | — |
| 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
MCCARTHY TIRE SERVICE CO INC is a corporation based in WILKES BARRE, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 228507. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 626 power units and 532 drivers, with 645 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 6.0%. 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.
MCCARTHY TIRE SERVICE CO INC is a large fleet, operating 626 power units and 532 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Wilkes Barre, PA. Across 402 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.5% out-of-service rate, with 14 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
402 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 94% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (118) and PA (85), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
6.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 14 times.
The fleet comprises 626 power units (large fleet) and 532 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 1,200 ACTIVE carriers operating 313–939 power units (±50% of this carrier's 626 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 105 | 3 | 2.9% | May 12, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 85 | 7 | 8.2% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 74 | 9 | 12.2% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 57 | 1 | 1.8% | Jul 20, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 18 | 3 | 16.7% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 16 | 2 | 12.5% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | May 27, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 16, 2024 |
| US (US) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 7, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 22, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 15 | — | 0.19 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 36 | — | 0.70 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 74 | — | 1.98 | 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 (645 rows) View all 645 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88463642 | Jul 20, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88451519 | Jul 16, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88401575 | Jul 14, 2026 | NJ | 1 | — |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
4 | 393.40F-BNPB, 393.95F, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| 88396223 | Jul 13, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.55C2-B | No |
| 88206607 | Jun 22, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 88188346 | Jun 17, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.48A-BIBD | Yes |
| 88166035 | Jun 15, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 88145547 | Jun 13, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88131177 | Jun 12, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Intl Truck
|
1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 88125463 | Jun 10, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88082968 | Jun 9, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88026755 | Jun 2, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88009499 | Jun 1, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88008634 | Jun 1, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88003051 | May 29, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87981857 | May 28, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 87980691 | May 28, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87992634 | May 27, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.11A1-LCL | Yes |
| 87926333 | May 21, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87926168 | May 20, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87847735 | May 14, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87831616 | May 12, 2026 | NY | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LIL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87824235 | May 12, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87823690 | May 12, 2026 | NJ | 1 | — |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 87822197 | May 12, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
Recent Crashes (138 rows) View all 138 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0026222080 | Feb 6, 2026 | SC | 0 | 3 | No | No | Injury |
| PA600512900X | Dec 22, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD25A1301125 | Oct 17, 2025 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0252175053 | Jul 29, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA504985500X | May 22, 2025 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MD25A1258725 | May 22, 2025 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA502739500X | Mar 18, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0006593745 | Feb 17, 2025 | NJ | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| VA0253575103 | Jan 15, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0024281420 | Sep 17, 2024 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| DE0624059459 | Jul 19, 2024 | DE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0241835404 | Jul 1, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA405352600X | Jun 17, 2024 | PA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0241425150 | May 21, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA309463900X | Oct 23, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0232845397 | Oct 9, 2023 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA307841300X | Aug 30, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA306236800X | Jul 13, 2023 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| VA0230855124 | Mar 16, 2023 | VA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NC0107217403 | Jan 19, 2023 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0023704721 | Jan 11, 2023 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0022280565 | Sep 23, 2022 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA208731600X | Sep 21, 2022 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0022272559 | Sep 6, 2022 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA208568400X | Aug 16, 2022 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-70 NEW MARKET SCALE HOUSE | MD | 11 | 2 |
| I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE | MD | 11 | 0 |
| OWEGO NY | NY | 10 | 0 |
| BALTIMORE MD | MD | 9 | 2 |
| CLIFTON PARK NY | NY | 9 | 0 |
| TULLY NY | NY | 8 | 0 |
| I-83 | MD | 6 | 0 |
| BATH NY | NY | 5 | 1 |
| PREBLE NY | NY | 5 | 0 |
| QUEENSBURY NY | NY | 5 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 56 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 2 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 5 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
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