OPTIMUM FREIGHT EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 3656215 • 929 W 2ND ST, HAZLETON, PA, 18201
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
3,656,215
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
5705209299
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
114,698
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
929 W 2ND ST, HAZLETON, PA, 18201
Contact
Phone: 5705209299
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
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: Jul 30, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1262195 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA03918179 | ON FILE | Jul 30, 2021 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03918179 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1262195 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 10, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
8
Violations
50
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
2
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 8 of 8 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 8 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (50 violations from 8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.7A-UOC | Unsafe operations - general | 1 | 1 | 8 | 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:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+26.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
6.25vs nat'l 1.80
+4.45 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 (8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | 87438271 | H-HOPKINGTON | MA | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 12 | 393.47E, 393.9A-LBL, 393.60C | Yes |
| Jul 24, 2025 | 85366102 | PLAINVIEW NY | NY | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.9A-LBL | No |
| Feb 3, 2025 | 83760799 | UNION SCALE | CT | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 83654206 | WALLKILL NY | NY | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLUCR | Yes |
| Oct 18, 2024 | 82951444 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | Level 2 | FONT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 23, 2024 | 82739759 | UNION SCALE | CT | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 393.47(e), 396.5(b), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 79474174 | ROADSIDE | OH | Level 2 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.9(a), 393.95(f) | No |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 78917197 | NB REST AREA I81 DORRNACE | PA | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 392.2, 393.45(b)(2), 393.47(e) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
6 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-092026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Vehicle Maintenance45 · 6 OOS
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2
Crash History (2 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | HOPKINTON | RTE 90 EB @ SNOW GATE | ...423371 | OPTIMUM FREIGHT EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 5, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | METUCHEN BORO | I-287 | ...H60448 | OPTIMUM FREIGHT EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jul 30, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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