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BETHLEHEM FREIGHT CARRIERS INC

USDOT 2400847 • 3935 DEVONSHIRE RD, BETHLEHEM, PA, 18020

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,400,847
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Pennsylvania
Phone
6107509011
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
MCS-150 Mileage
321,841
BOC-3 Agent
DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
Physical Address
3935 DEVONSHIRE RD, BETHLEHEM, PA, 18020
Contact
Phone: 6107509011

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 25.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 18.3 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 15, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-825725ACTIVEUnknownAug 21, 2023
Common CarrierMC-825725ACTIVEUnknownAug 21, 2023

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT338276001ON FILEMar 15, 2024Mar 15, 2025

Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary338276001REPLACEDOct 11, 2023Mar 15, 2024
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary338276001CANCELLEDSep 12, 2023Oct 11, 2023
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary338276001CANCELLEDMar 15, 2022Sep 12, 2023
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEEX-BRS0109REPLACEDMar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2022
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryEEX-BRS0109CANCELLEDMar 15, 2021Mar 17, 2022
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCEBIPD/PrimaryBRS900052REPLACEDMar 15, 2020Mar 15, 2021
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAFXPA000298-00CANCELLEDMar 15, 2019Mar 15, 2020
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 5981903REPLACEDMar 15, 2017Mar 15, 2019
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC1607284CANCELLEDNov 10, 2016Mar 15, 2017
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC1607284CANCELLEDSep 15, 2016Nov 10, 2016
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 02159254REPLACEDJul 5, 2016Jul 5, 2016
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimarySC1607284CANCELLEDJul 5, 2016Sep 15, 2016
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2159254CANCELLEDApr 30, 2013Jul 5, 2016
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2159254CANCELLEDApr 30, 2013Jun 12, 2013
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2159254REPLACEDApr 30, 2013Apr 30, 2013

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT338276001BIPD/PrimaryMar 15, 2025Mar 15, 2025
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.338276001BIPD/PrimaryMar 15, 2024Mar 15, 2024
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.338276001BIPD/PrimaryOct 11, 2023Oct 11, 2023
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.338276001BIPD/PrimarySep 12, 2023Sep 12, 2023
TERM/CANCLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYEEX-BRS0109BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2022Mar 17, 2022
TERM/REPLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYEEX-BRS0109BIPD/PrimaryMar 15, 2022Mar 15, 2022
TERM/REPLAMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCEBRS900052BIPD/PrimaryMar 15, 2021Mar 15, 2021
CANCELKNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYAFXPA000298-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 15, 2020Mar 15, 2020
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 5981903BIPD/PrimaryMar 15, 2019Mar 15, 2019
CANCELPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC1607284BIPD/PrimaryMar 15, 2017Mar 15, 2017
CANCELPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC1607284BIPD/PrimaryNov 10, 2016Nov 10, 2016
CANCELPRIME INSURANCE COMPANYSC1607284BIPD/PrimarySep 15, 2016Sep 15, 2016
CANCELUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2159254BIPD/PrimaryJul 5, 2016Jul 5, 2016
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 02159254BIPD/PrimaryJul 5, 2016Jul 5, 2016
TERM/CANCLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2159254BIPD/PrimaryJun 12, 2013Jun 12, 2013
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 2159254BIPD/PrimaryApr 30, 2013Apr 30, 2013

Authority Action History (16 events)

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Authority Action History (16 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC825725CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 16, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 21, 2023
MC825725COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 16, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 21, 2023
MC825725COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 18, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 16, 2022
MC825725CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 18, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 16, 2022
MC825725CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 18, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 16, 2020
MC825725COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 18, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 16, 2020
MC825725COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 16, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 16, 2017
MC825725CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 16, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 16, 2017
MC825725CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 14, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 14, 2016
MC825725COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 14, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 14, 2016
MC825725CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 19, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 6, 2016
MC825725COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 19, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 6, 2016
MC825725COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 17, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 21, 2013
MC825725CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 17, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 21, 2013
MC825725MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 17, 2013—Unknown
MC825725MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMay 17, 2013—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
34%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
12
Violations
36
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
16.7%
Driver OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Crash Records
8

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 12 of 12 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states • 12 inspections

🚛
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (36 violations from 12 inspections)

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Violation Summary (36 violations from 12 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)43—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status2010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(h)(4)Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii)Driver failed to manually add the trailer number10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10—Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
16.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-6.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
25.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+18.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
3.00vs nat'l 1.80
+1.20 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (12 inspections)

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Inspection History (12 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Oct 22, 202586127248VAN BUREN ARARLevel 1GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER4393.203C-CBP, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.47ENo
Jun 27, 202585087195MARION ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Nov 25, 202483236680DANBURY SCALECTLevel 2FRE STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTLNo
Nov 14, 202483172014KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Oct 8, 202482946965WADSWORTH OHOHLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER14396.17C-PI, 395.24, 395.8E-HOSPDYes
Aug 13, 202482383682RoadsidePALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2, 395.8(e)(1), 396.17(c)Yes
Jan 31, 202480741458CRAWFORD COUNTY(ALMA WEST STN)ARLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1395.24(c)(2)(ii)No
Sep 22, 202379742014THP 10 KNOX SCALES- EASTTNLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2395.8(e)(1), 392.2Yes
Sep 1, 202379575838FARRAGUTTNTNLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLMFNo
Aug 2, 202379314913HEMPSTEAD CO (HOPE WEST STN)ARLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 8, 202379101406I81 NB MM 7.5 ANTRIM TWP - I81PALevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR6395.8(e)(1), 395.22(h)(4), 396.17(c)Yes
Apr 17, 202378378427I81 NORTH AT DORRANCE WEIGH STPALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.75(c), 396.9(d)(2)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

6 total · 33.3% OOS
2024-082025-10
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

CRAWFORD COUNTY(ALMA WEST STN)1
HEMPSTEAD CO (HOPE WEST STN)1
MARION AR1
VAN BUREN AR1
DANBURY SCALE1
WADSWORTH OH1 · 1 OOS
I81 NB MM 7.5 ANTRIM TWP - I811 · 1 OOS
I81 NORTH AT DORRANCE WEIGH ST1

Violations by BASIC category

Hours of Service12 · 3 OOS

Recent Crashes

8 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
8
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
7

Crash History (8 records)

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Crash History (8 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 3, 2025NJINJURY01LEONIANJ 93 (Grand Avenue)...963120BETHLEHEM FREIGHT CARRIERS INC
Dec 5, 2024MDINJURY01—MD151 NORTH POINT BLVD...HD2956BETHLEHEM FREIGHT CARRIERS INC
Jul 30, 2020TNTOW00————
Mar 4, 2020INTOW00————
Apr 20, 2017PATOW00————
Dec 22, 2016PATOW00————
Apr 28, 2016PATOW00————
Mar 5, 2016PAINJURY02————

Compliance Timeline

26 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 3, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 15, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 5, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in MD
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 15, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 11, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 12, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 21, 2023
Authority
Contract Carrier authority active
Docket MC-825725
Aug 21, 2023
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-825725
Mar 17, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 15, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 15, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE • BIPD/Primary
Jul 30, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 15, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 4, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 15, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 20, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 15, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 22, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 10, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 15, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 5, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 5, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 28, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 5, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jun 12, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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StationVAN BUREN AR
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