S STRAUSE TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3731111 • 409 MEETING HOUSE RD, HERNDON, PA, 17830
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1330325 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 27, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA989890176 | ON FILE | Dec 13, 2024 | Aug 7, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC23120982 | REPLACED | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SC23120982 | CANCELLED | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04126559 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04126559 | REPLACED | May 4, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA04126559 | CANCELLED | Dec 8, 2021 | May 4, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA989890176 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 7, 2025 | Aug 7, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC23120982 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2024 | Dec 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC23120982 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04126559 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2023 | Dec 13, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04126559 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2023 | Aug 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04126559 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2023 | May 4, 2023 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1330325 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 27, 2024 |
| MC1330325 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2023 |
| MC1330325 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 14, 2021 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 11, 2022 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Dec 19, 2022 |
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
2 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (25 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | 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:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | 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:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (11 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 10, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROARING BROOK TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0084 E | ...067131 | S STRAUSE TRUCKING LLC |
| Apr 11, 2025 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...067493 | S STRAUSE TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 24, 2023 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOWER MAHANOY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0225 S | ...958534 | S STRAUSE TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 23, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHAMOKIN DAM BOROUGH | ROUTE 0011 S | ...958534 | S STRAUSE TRUCKING LLC |
| May 18, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCRANTON CITY | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...958534 | S STRAUSE TRUCKING LLC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA-2023-0129-US0063 | Oct 23, 2023 | 382.301(a); 391.51(b)(2); 396.3(b) | $6,870 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records