AREA STORAGE & TRANSFER INC
USDOT 358803 • DBA: AREA • 1450 POTATO VALLEY ROAD, HARRISBURG, PA, 17112
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA0374478 | ON FILE | May 23, 2016 | Jun 26, 2016 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CARGO | CCI0374478 | ON FILE | Jun 29, 2009 | May 23, 2016 |
| BLUE RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | TR000224 | ON FILE | Jun 29, 2002 | Jun 29, 2003 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA0374478 | CANCELLED | May 23, 2016 | Jul 10, 2016 |
| REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CBA0374478 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 29, 2009 | May 23, 2016 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CARGO | CBA0374478 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2003 | Dec 24, 2009 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CARGO | CBA0374478 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2003 | Jun 29, 2009 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA0374478 | CANCELLED | Jun 29, 2003 | Dec 24, 2009 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA0374478 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2003 | Jun 29, 2009 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA0374478 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2003 | Jun 29, 2003 |
| BLUE RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TR000224 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 2000 | Jun 29, 2002 |
| BLUE RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TR000224 | REPLACED | Jun 29, 1998 | Jun 29, 2000 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 159800-00-39-23-0 | REPLACED | Jan 29, 1998 | Jun 29, 1998 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | CARGO | 829800-00-39-23-0 | CANCELLED | Jan 29, 1998 | Dec 19, 2003 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | 1MP 301163742 02 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 1997 | Mar 27, 1998 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | 1MP 301163742 00 | REPLACED | May 28, 1996 | Jan 26, 1997 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1AB 300752518 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 29, 1996 | Mar 27, 1998 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | SPF 12238 0895 | REPLACED | Aug 8, 1995 | May 28, 1996 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP 201248 0195 | CANCELLED | Jan 29, 1995 | Jan 29, 1996 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | SPF 12238 0894 | CANCELLED | Aug 28, 1994 | Aug 28, 1995 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP 195470 0194 | CANCELLED | Jan 29, 1994 | Jan 29, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0374478 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2016 | Jul 10, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0374478 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 26, 2016 | Jun 26, 2016 |
| NAMECHG | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CCI0374478 | CARGO | May 23, 2016 | May 23, 2016 |
| NAMECHG | REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CBA0374478 | BIPD/Primary | May 23, 2016 | May 23, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0374478 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 24, 2009 | Dec 24, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0374478 | CARGO | Dec 24, 2009 | Dec 24, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0374478 | CARGO | Jun 29, 2009 | Jun 29, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0374478 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2009 | Jun 29, 2009 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 829800-00-39-23-0 | CARGO | Dec 19, 2003 | Dec 19, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | BLUE RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY | TR000224 | BIPD | Jun 29, 2003 | Jun 29, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0374478 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2003 | Jun 29, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | BLUE RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY | TR000224 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2002 | Jun 29, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | BLUE RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY | TR000224 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2000 | Jun 29, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 159800-00-39-23-0 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 1998 | Jun 29, 1998 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1MP 301163742 02 | CARGO | Mar 27, 1998 | Mar 27, 1998 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1AB 300752518 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 1998 | Mar 27, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1MP 301163742 00 | CARGO | Jan 26, 1997 | Jan 26, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SPF 12238 0895 | CARGO | May 28, 1996 | May 28, 1996 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 201248 0195 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 1996 | Jan 29, 1996 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SPF 12238 0894 | CARGO | Aug 28, 1995 | Aug 28, 1995 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 195470 0194 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 1995 | Jan 29, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-243482 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC243482 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2016 |
| MC243482 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2016 |
| MC243482 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2016 |
| MC243482 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2016 |
| MC243482 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 12, 2006 | — | Unknown |
| MC243482 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 1998 |
| MC243482 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 22, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 4, 1998 |
| MC243482 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Oct 2, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC243482 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC243482 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC243482 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC243482 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 28, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC243482 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC243482 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC243482 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 10, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC243482 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 10, 1991 | REVOKED | Jan 30, 2004 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
16 states • 184 inspections
Violation Summary (100 violations from latest 100 of 184 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | 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:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.17A1-LRLDWR | Lamps and reflectors inadequate | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47F-B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
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 (184 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2026 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEDMINSTER | I-78 | ...707134 | AREA STORAGE & TRANSFER INC |
| Sep 7, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Lower Paxton Twp | ROUTE 0022 W | ...497812 | AREA STORAGE & TRANSFER INC |
| Jul 16, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0079 N | ...001576 | AREA STORAGE & TRANSFER INC |
| Apr 28, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SALISBURY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0030 E | ...967995 | AREA STORAGE & TRANSFER INC |
| Apr 27, 2025 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | Ref Marker: | ...796605 | AREA |
| Mar 17, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...624265 | AREA STORAGE & TRANSFER INC |
| Mar 1, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | TREDYFFRIN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 E | ...497821 | AREA |
| Jul 7, 2024 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PARKERSBURG | I-77 SB AT EXIT 173 | ...675910 | AREA |
| Jun 18, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | Ref Marker: | ...001846 | AREA |
| Jun 12, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | Ref Marker: | ...506527 | AREA STORAGE & TRANSFER |
| Jun 9, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | Ref Marker: | ...675911 | AREA |
| Jun 6, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | Ref Marker: | ...506606 | AREA |
| Mar 10, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | Ref Marker: | ...506516 | AREA STORAGE & TRANSFER INC |
| Feb 12, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | Ref Marker: | — | AREA |
| Jan 7, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: 27 03041031 | ...506536 | AREA |
| Dec 29, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...796606 | AREA |
| Nov 28, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | — | AREA |
| Oct 3, 2023 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | — | AREA |
| Sep 29, 2023 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BEDMINSTER TWP | I-78 | ...279751 | AREA STORAGE & TRANSFER INC |
| Jun 13, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNION | 84-W | ...675915 | AREA STORAGE & TRANSFER INC |
| May 28, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILFORD | 95-N | ...675915 | AREA |
| May 13, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOLLAND | 84-E | ...234703 | AREA STORAGE & TRANSFER INC |
| Dec 27, 2022 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | HARRISBURG CITY | ROUTE 0230 E | ...001845 | AREA |
| Dec 8, 2022 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...993617 | AREA STORAGE & TRANSFER INC |
| Oct 12, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | VALLEY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0030 E | ...424928 | AREA STORAGE & TRANSFER INC |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events