P A CARIBE EXPRESS INC

USDOT 3158554 • 940 EAST FAIRVIEW STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18109

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 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
3,158,554
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
4846336905
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
112,000
Physical Address
940 EAST FAIRVIEW STREET, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18109
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 17, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-109544ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGEBIPD/PrimaryQ08 1430994ON FILEAug 17, 2020Aug 14, 2024

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBAS 59358671REPLACEDFeb 15, 2019Aug 17, 2020

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGEQ08 1430994BIPD/PrimaryAug 14, 2024Aug 14, 2024
TERM/REPLOHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANYBAS 59358671BIPD/PrimaryAug 17, 2020Aug 17, 2020

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC109544MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 26, 2019Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A

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

Inspections
29
Violations
81
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.4%
Driver OOS %
3.4%
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
2
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 29 of 29 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states29 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (81 violations from 29 inspections)

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Violation Summary (81 violations from 29 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps2003Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report40Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)20General/Admin
FMCSR:393.55C2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.80AExhaust system defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STBSPWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MC10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(c)390.21T(c)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.15(a)Driving while disqualified1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(b)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
3.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-20.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.4%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.3 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.79vs nat'l 1.80
+0.99 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 (29 inspections)

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Inspection History (29 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Oct 28, 202586181843ON RAMP FROM KIDDER ST TO 309PALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.55C2-B, 393.95F, 393.80ANo
Jul 17, 202585272502KNOWLTON SCALENJLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Jul 8, 202585169221RoadsidePALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSRNo
May 13, 202584685236I-80 EB @ MM 295.0PALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.11A1-LIL, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LHLIYes
Apr 16, 202584430959INTERCHANGE FROM I-476 ONTO USPALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LIL, 393.11A1-LILNo
Mar 11, 202584117427KNOWLTON SCALENJLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Feb 18, 202583910754RoadsidePALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1390.21TC-MCNo
Jan 14, 202583610687KNOWLTON SCALENJLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LFTSINo
Jan 7, 202583767461RoadsidePALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.78A-WSNo
Oct 28, 202483028127ON I80 W MM 305.6PALevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9, 393.45B2UVNo
Sep 23, 202482802954KNOWLTON SCALENJLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 6, 202482608251KNOWLTON SCALENJLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 2, 202482054669HELLERTOWN PAPALevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No
Jun 18, 202481898938ALLENTOWN PAPALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 6, 202481825599KNOWLTON SCALENJLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.95(a), 393.9(a)No
Mar 27, 202481216937KNOWLTON SCALENJLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.11, 393.9(a)No
Mar 19, 202481156149RoadsidePALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Mar 15, 202481129528I-80 EB @ MM 295.0PALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.75(c), 393.9(a), 393.201(a)No
Mar 13, 202481108139I476 / NORTHEAST EXTENSION NBPALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK14393.9(a), 390.21T(c), 393.95(f)No
Feb 7, 202480805440RoadsidePALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jan 25, 202480696142US22 E AT AIRPORT RD SPALevel 3INTE STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 12, 202380381518I78 MM 75 WILLIAMS TWP - I78PALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9(a), 396.9(d)(2)No
Oct 27, 202380052962RoadsidePALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 13, 202379928428I78 GREENWICH SCALE WBNJLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9(a), 391.15(a), 393.11Yes
Sep 13, 202379699855I476 OFF RAMP @ PENNDOTPALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK7392.2, 393.9(a), 393.11No
Aug 15, 202379437329RoadsidePALevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.9(a), 392.2, 390.21T(b)No
Jul 7, 202379101549RoadsidePALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41(a)(1)No
May 12, 202378623043BEAR CREEK TWPPALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.16(a), 392.16(b)No
Apr 24, 202378436136US 301 SCALEHOUSEDELevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 6.7% OOS
2024-062025-10
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 10, 2024NJTOW00WASHINGTON TWPMIDDLE VALLEY RD...430459P A CARIBE EXPRESS INC
Jul 14, 2023PATOW00BUSHKILL TOWNSHIPROUTE 0033 N...430459P A CARIBE EXPRESS INC
Oct 12, 2021PATOW00BETHLEHEM CITYLINDEN ST...NF7863P A CARIBE EXPRESS INC

Compliance Timeline

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

Aug 14, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE • BIPD/Primary
Jul 10, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in NJ
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 14, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 12, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 17, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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