UNITED REFRIGERATION INC
PHILADELPHIA, PA
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 — UNITED REFRIGERATION INC (USDOT 257749) 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 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/257749/ As of: Jul 19, 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 3.2% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 7.3% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=2327 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
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 | 16 | 11 | 0 |
| Trailers | 37 | 4 | 0 |
| Trucks | 319 | 3 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 84 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 431 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 241 | 241 | 19 |
| OOS inspections | 8 | 19 | 7 |
| OOS percentage | 3.32% | 7.88% | 36.84% |
| 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
UNITED REFRIGERATION INC is a corporation based in PHILADELPHIA, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 257749. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 349 power units and 188 drivers, with 431 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 7.3%. 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.
UNITED REFRIGERATION INC is a large fleet, operating 349 power units and 188 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Philadelphia, PA. Across 247 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.1% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
247 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 59% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (37) and CA (27), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
10.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (39.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 9 times.
The fleet comprises 349 power units (large fleet) and 188 drivers; Ford, International, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 2,327 ACTIVE carriers operating 174–524 power units (±50% of this carrier's 349 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 34 | 1 | 2.9% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 22 | 1 | 4.5% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 22 | 4 | 18.2% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 20 | 2 | 10.0% | May 19, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 18 | 5 | 27.8% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 18 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 17 | 4 | 23.5% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | May 22, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Delaware (DE) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| US (US) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 2, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 5, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 19, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 8, 2026 |
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 | 10 | — | 0.23 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | — | 0.76 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | — | 1.47 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (431 rows) View all 431 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88386227 | Jul 10, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88346300 | Jul 8, 2026 | NJ | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| 88330264 | Jul 6, 2026 | NJ | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88315040 | Jul 2, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88221535 | Jun 23, 2026 | NJ | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88206561 | Jun 22, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.67C7V-F | No |
| 88179046 | Jun 18, 2026 | DE | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88154253 | Jun 15, 2026 | AL | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
|
0 | — | No |
| 88134609 | Jun 11, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88109219 | Jun 10, 2026 | NY | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88034062 | Jun 3, 2026 | PA | 3 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 88004037 | Jun 1, 2026 | CT | 2 | — | — | 3 | — | Yes |
| 88002282 | May 29, 2026 | MD | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | Yes |
| 87944156 | May 22, 2026 | SC | 2 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87896839 | May 19, 2026 | MA | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87850286 | May 14, 2026 | KY | 2 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87856013 | May 13, 2026 | FL | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87841124 | May 12, 2026 | MD | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87802429 | May 8, 2026 | TN | 3 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87770097 | May 6, 2026 | MA | 3 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87763478 | May 4, 2026 | MA | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | Yes |
| 87763470 | May 4, 2026 | MA | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87760494 | May 4, 2026 | MA | 1 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87667065 | Apr 24, 2026 | DE | 3 | MILFORD DE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
|
1 | 2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87670396 | Apr 21, 2026 | VT | 1 | VT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (84 rows) View all 84 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA6502504015 | Nov 25, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA506130300X | Jul 11, 2025 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0009826259 | Jun 9, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0006789424 | Mar 13, 2025 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0241435249 | Mar 26, 2024 | VA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| FL2622175104 | Jan 5, 2024 | FL | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8968406303 | Oct 11, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3998246300 | Sep 11, 2023 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VT0000267851 | Aug 30, 2023 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA304430000X | May 16, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0023131376 | Apr 18, 2023 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA5902204876 | Sep 16, 2022 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA207371600X | Aug 12, 2022 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MO0000096527 | Apr 29, 2022 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD22A0899416 | Mar 30, 2022 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| DE0622022689 | Mar 18, 2022 | DE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8842054201 | Mar 9, 2021 | FL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MA1003927912 | Feb 8, 2021 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| RI0000615567 | Dec 22, 2020 | RI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0106232372 | May 18, 2020 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| DE0620029044 | Mar 30, 2020 | DE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| DE0119069422 | Jul 15, 2019 | DE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA901528500X | Feb 8, 2019 | PA | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0008718640 | Oct 3, 2018 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8724146608 | Aug 23, 2018 | FL | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | 7 | 1 |
| HINDMAN | KY | 6 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 5 | 0 |
| TOWNSEND DE | DE | 5 | 0 |
| SHELBYVILLE | KY | 5 | 1 |
| I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE | MD | 5 | 0 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| PIKEVILLE | KY | 4 | 0 |
| H-ROWLEY | MA | 4 | 0 |
| I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 4 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 45 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 6 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 177.834(a) | Package not secure in vehicle | Hazardous Materials | 3 | 3 |
| 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 | 3 | 3 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
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