PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP
DBA: PENSKE TRUCK RENTAL
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.
- 1 fatality on crash record 8521 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP (USDOT 327574) 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 Officer(s): BRIAN HARD (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 8521 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/327574/ As of: Jul 24, 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 B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). 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 2.9% vs peer median 10.65% (better). Vehicle OOS 5.5% vs peer median 5.2% (worse). n=6 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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 | 13,085 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 11,363 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 24,990 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 8,521 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Injuries | 21 | 50 | 112 | 183 |
| Tow-away | 66 | 88 | 194 | 348 |
| Crash reports | 68 | 98 | 208 | 374 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 6,376 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3,684 | 3,684 | 9 |
| OOS inspections | 111 | 147 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.01% | 3.99% | 0% |
| 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
PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP is a corporation based in READING, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 327574. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 38,075 power units and 16,014 drivers, with 6,376 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 5.5%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
PENSKE TRUCK LEASING CO LP is a mega-fleet, operating 38,075 power units and 16,014 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Reading, PA. Across 3,820 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.3% out-of-service rate, with 417 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
3,820 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 74% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (1,166) and NY (229), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
6.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (39.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 137 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 38,075 power units (mega-fleet) and 16,014 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Isuzu are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 6 ACTIVE carriers operating 19,037–57,113 power units (±50% of this carrier's 38,075 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 1,119 | 63 | 5.6% | Jul 21, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 221 | 34 | 15.4% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 203 | 14 | 6.9% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 196 | 2 | 1.0% | Jul 18, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 167 | 3 | 1.8% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 163 | 20 | 12.3% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 135 | 6 | 4.4% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 117 | 5 | 4.3% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 108 | 6 | 5.6% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 101 | 7 | 6.9% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 100 | 10 | 10.0% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 90 | 9 | 10.0% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 85 | 3 | 3.5% | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 68 | 7 | 10.3% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 63 | 4 | 6.3% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 62 | 6 | 9.7% | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 46 | 3 | 6.5% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 41 | 2 | 4.9% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 40 | 3 | 7.5% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 37 | 5 | 13.5% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 36 | 2 | 5.6% | May 26, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 35 | 2 | 5.7% | May 26, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 33 | 4 | 12.1% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 27 | 1 | 3.7% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| US (US) | 26 | 2 | 7.7% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 25 | 2 | 8.0% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 25 | 2 | 8.0% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 24 | 3 | 12.5% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 24 | 1 | 4.2% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 23 | 2 | 8.7% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 22 | 2 | 9.1% | May 21, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 18 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 20, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 17 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 19, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 17 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 16 | 2 | 12.5% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 16 | 1 | 6.3% | May 25, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 16 | 2 | 12.5% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 13 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 13 | 2 | 15.4% | Mar 14, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 10 | 3 | 30.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | May 26, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | May 11, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 27, 2025 |
| Alaska (AK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 5, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 2,342 | |
| International | 1,203 | |
| Ftl | 272 | |
| Isuzu | 268 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 266 | |
| Volvo | 253 | |
| Utility | 248 | |
| GMC | 227 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 83 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 10 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 99 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 196 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 367 | — | 1.14 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (6,376 rows) View all 6,376 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88473355 | Jul 21, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 390.3E3-MC | No |
| 88476776 | Jul 20, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 88471975 | Jul 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88470482 | Jul 20, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88462105 | Jul 20, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ihc
|
0 | — | No |
| 88461506 | Jul 20, 2026 | NJ | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88471444 | Jul 19, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88459879 | Jul 19, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88456785 | Jul 18, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88452859 | Jul 18, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ihc
|
0 | — | No |
| 88454216 | Jul 17, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88453803 | Jul 17, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.8A | No |
| 88453792 | Jul 17, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88452804 | Jul 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88452645 | Jul 17, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88445101 | Jul 17, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.21TE2IV-D | No |
| 88444433 | Jul 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
1 | 393.201B-FR | No |
| 88452496 | Jul 16, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 88452247 | Jul 16, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88451996 | Jul 16, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88430730 | Jul 16, 2026 | VT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88429348 | Jul 16, 2026 | US | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 391.41APC, 393.9A-LFTSI | Yes |
| 88425465 | Jul 16, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Volk
|
0 | — | No |
| 88447479 | Jul 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.75A3, 395.8A-ELD | Yes |
| 88425294 | Jul 15, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (8,521 rows) View all 8,521 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV0202615544 | Jul 18, 2026 | WV | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| KY0073352969 | Jul 17, 2026 | KY | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| MATBC0037679 | Jul 15, 2026 | MA | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| OH0265125881 | Jul 8, 2026 | OH | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| KY0073348160 | Jul 5, 2026 | KY | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| KY0073344012 | Jun 24, 2026 | KY | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury | |
| GA0010390073 | Jun 12, 2026 | GA | 1 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Fatal |
| AZ0004457476 | Jun 9, 2026 | AZ | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| NJ0007238177 | Jun 8, 2026 | NJ | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| TN0400532649 | May 16, 2026 | TN | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| FL2772288306 | May 8, 2026 | FL | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| TN0400519508 | May 3, 2026 | TN | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| VA0261210157 | Apr 30, 2026 | VA | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| KY0073322072 | Apr 29, 2026 | KY | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| KY0073316596 | Apr 15, 2026 | KY | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| SC0026224726 | Apr 11, 2026 | SC | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| VA0261010058 | Apr 10, 2026 | VA | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| KY0073316184 | Apr 10, 2026 | KY | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| MO0000118209 | Apr 8, 2026 | MO | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| OH0265061584 | Mar 31, 2026 | OH | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| NJ0007188109 | Mar 25, 2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0007184053 | Mar 25, 2026 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0260860098 | Mar 23, 2026 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA602683000X | Mar 23, 2026 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT2650217287 | Mar 18, 2026 | MT | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILROY IF | CA | 368 | 12 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 200 | 9 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 161 | 2 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 152 | 8 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 98 | 7 |
| OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 59 | 1 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 57 | 3 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 55 | 4 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 50 | 8 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 47 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 442 | 5 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 93 | 9 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 16 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 27 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 22 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 22 | 20 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 1 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 |
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