MSA TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 3498597 • 2004 CARMEL DR, JAMISON, PA, 18929
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-1153963 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 30, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SHD-84229270 | ON FILE | Apr 7, 2024 | Apr 7, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | BIPD/Primary | 2101-CBF8A8-22 | REPLACED | Apr 7, 2022 | Apr 7, 2024 |
| AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | BIPD/Primary | ATG-PA-0005003-21 | CANCELLED | Aug 29, 2021 | Apr 7, 2022 |
| AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | BIPD/Primary | ATG-PA-0005003-21 | CANCELLED | May 14, 2021 | Aug 29, 2021 |
| AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | BIPD/Primary | ATG-PA-0005003-21 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2021 | May 14, 2021 |
| AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | BIPD/Primary | ATG-PA-0005003-20 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2020 | Apr 17, 2021 |
| AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | BIPD/Primary | ATG-PA-0005003-20 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2020 | Apr 7, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SPINNAKER INSURANCE COMPANY | SHD-84229270 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2025 | Apr 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR MUTUAL RRG | 2101-CBF8A8-22 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2024 | Apr 7, 2024 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | ATG-PA-0005003-21 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2022 | Apr 7, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | ATG-PA-0005003-21 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2021 | Aug 29, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | ATG-PA-0005003-21 | BIPD/Primary | May 14, 2021 | May 14, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | ATG-PA-0005003-20 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2021 | Apr 17, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN TRANSPORTATION GROUP INSURANCE RRG | ATG-PA-0005003-20 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2021 | Apr 7, 2021 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1153963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2026 |
| MC1153963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2025 |
| MC1153963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2022 |
| MC1153963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 30, 2021 |
| MC1153963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2021 |
| MC1153963 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2021 |
| MC1153963 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 23, 2020 | — | 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
38 states • 154 inspections
Violation Summary (131 violations from latest 100 of 154 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 4 | 4 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:22G-ELDMFV | 22G-ELDMFV | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-LSML | 9A-LSML | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:55C1-B | 55C1-B | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:95A4-EEUS | 95A4-EEUS | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLS2 | 2-SLLS2 | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.15I5III | 395.15I5III | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.53BMAN | Steering system components worn | 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:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJ | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16B-CPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2 | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (154 inspections)
Showing 50 of 154
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | RT 11 LEE HWY | ...LZ7509 | MSA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 15, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAND PRAIRIE | S 1000 NOT REPORTED | ...NJ4114 | MSA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Sep 2, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Marion Twp | INTERSTATE 0080 W | ...WP4448 | MSA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 6, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | IS695 BALTO BELTWAY | ...KF9854 | MSA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 8, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST CONSHOHOCKEN BOROUGH | INTERSTATE 0076 E | ...LG4963 | MSA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 16, 2023 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WHARTON BORO | NJ 15 | ...KH8445 | MSA TRANSPORTATION INC |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records