FIRST CLASS AUTO INC
USDOT 2841621 • 3210 PHEASANT DRIVE, NORTHAMPTON, PA, 18067
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-951757 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 4, 2021 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA9406799 | ON FILE | Feb 17, 2021 | Feb 17, 2024 |
| UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 2841621 | ON FILE | Jun 12, 2019 | Oct 27, 2020 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA9406799 | CANCELLED | Feb 17, 2021 | Aug 18, 2024 |
| REPUBLIC -FRANKLIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5117487 | REPLACED | Oct 27, 2020 | Feb 17, 2021 |
| REPUBLIC -FRANKLIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5117487 | CANCELLED | Oct 27, 2020 | Mar 26, 2021 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP904124 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2018 | Aug 5, 2019 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP904124 | REPLACED | Nov 3, 2018 | Jun 12, 2019 |
| AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | K2GP800833 | CANCELLED | Feb 13, 2018 | Nov 3, 2018 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 5906935 | REPLACED | Aug 28, 2017 | Feb 13, 2018 |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST | BIPD/Primary | S2201816 | REPLACED | Mar 15, 2016 | Aug 28, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA9406799 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2024 | Aug 18, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA9406799 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2024 | Feb 17, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | REPUBLIC -FRANKLIN INSURANCE COMPANY | 5117487 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 26, 2021 | Mar 26, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | REPUBLIC -FRANKLIN INSURANCE COMPANY | 5117487 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 17, 2021 | Feb 17, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 2841621 | BIPD | Oct 27, 2020 | Oct 27, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP904124 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2019 | Aug 5, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP904124 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2019 | Jun 12, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY | K2GP800833 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2018 | Nov 3, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 5906935 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2018 | Feb 13, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST | S2201816 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2017 | Aug 28, 2017 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC951757 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2021 |
| MC951757 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2018 |
| MC951757 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 21, 2016 | — | 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
8 states • 44 inspections
Violation Summary (118 violations from 44 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 24 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 2 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.201BI-MC | 390.201BI-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71H10-CDDSDM | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1IIIB-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form not in specified grid form and/or in duplicate for each 24 hour period. Date | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-ML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLLHOS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82 | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (44 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 7, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLEMINGTON BORO | NJ 31 | ...387287 | FIRST CLASS AUTO INC |
| Oct 4, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAMILTON TWP | I-195 | ...F03268 | FIRST CLASS AUTO INC |
| Jun 26, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST HANOVER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...387287 | FIRST CLASS AUTO INC |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records