ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC
USDOT 3158067 • 1000 GREGG STREET #14, CARNEGIE, PA, 15106
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1639612 | REVOKED | May 19, 2025 | May 19, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AOC8034-01 | ON FILE | May 13, 2024 | May 13, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | AOC8034-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 13, 2025 | May 13, 2025 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1639612 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1639612 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 24, 2024 | REVOKED | May 19, 2025 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2024 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Feb 24, 2025 |
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
2 states • 27 inspections
Violation Summary (35 violations from 27 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 2 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLO | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any obstructed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:385.337B-OOSO | 385.337B-OOSO | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17 | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (27 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
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | AVALON BOROUGH | ROUTE 0065 S | ...262495 | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC |
| Jan 24, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CROYLE TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0219 S | ...609199 | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC |
| Jan 21, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSBURGH CITY | INTERSTATE 0376 W | ...395398 | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC |
| Jun 6, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSBURGH | MAYTIDE ST | ...586465 | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC |
| May 30, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UPPER SAINT CLAIR TOWNSHI | ROUTE 0019 S | ...586465 | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC |
| Feb 1, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSBURGH CITY | ROUTE 0019 S | ...493904 | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC |
| Jul 8, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEL-RIDGE | IS 170 | ...477667 | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC |
| Jun 2, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNIVERSITY CITY | CST OLIVE BLVD | ...JX9633 | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC |
| Mar 29, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ST LOUIS | CST ENRIGHT AVE | ...493903 | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC |
| Dec 6, 2023 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORWOOD COURT | IS 70 | ...493903 | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC |
| Nov 17, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BETHEL PARK BOROUGH | ROUTE 0088 S | ...162569 | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC |
| Oct 3, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | EDGEWOOD BOROUGH | ROUTE 8010 W | ...JX9632 | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC |
| Jul 29, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | KENNEDY TOWNSHIP | MCKEES ROCKS RD | ...291190 | ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC |
| Nov 18, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSBURGH CITY | ROUTE 0051 N | ...S53593 | ADVANTAGE TOWING |
| Nov 17, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | KENNEDY TOWNSHIP | LORISH RD | ...JX9632 | ADVANTAGE TOWING |
| Jan 2, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PERRY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0051 S | ...162566 | ADVANTAGE TOWING |
| Sep 12, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSBURGH CITY | 40TH ST | ...593956 | ADVANTAGE TOWING |
Compliance Timeline
21 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records