POCONO MOTOR FREIGHT INC
USDOT 2303878 • 522 MEMORIAL BLVD / RT 611, TOBYHANNA, PA, 18466
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-786529 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 27, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AM37000001 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AI-100212-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AI-100212-00 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP67404A | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP67404A | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000000387 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 812571001 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08627701 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2019 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | T6A2TP0000163-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z-35726 | CANCELLED | Jul 3, 2014 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 070 18 18 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2013 | Jul 3, 2014 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA0759025 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2012 | Jul 9, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | AI-100212-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | AM37000001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | AI-100212-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP67404A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP67404A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000387 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 812571001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08627701 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2019 | Feb 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | T6A2TP0000163-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z-35726 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 070 18 18 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 2014 | Jul 3, 2014 |
| CANCEL | STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0759025 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 9, 2013 | Jul 9, 2013 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC786529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2021 |
| MC786529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2018 |
| MC786529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2017 |
| MC786529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2013 |
| MC786529 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 13, 2012 | — | 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
6 states • 59 inspections
Violation Summary (59 violations from 59 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 2 | 2 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | 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:392.2-SLLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(e) | 390.21T(e) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (59 inspections)
Showing 50 of 59
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAMAR TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...MX6574 | POCONO MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Jul 26, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEAVER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0080 E | ...800057 | POCONO MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Jun 9, 2022 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: 17 52012260 | ...KX5209 | POCONO MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Dec 3, 2021 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PASSAIC CITY | LAFAYETTE AVE | ...MX6573 | POCONO MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Dec 16, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2017 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2017 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 31, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records