ROD MOTOR FREIGHT LLC

USDOT 3949828 • 12024 BENNETTS VALLEY HWY, PENFIELD, PA, 15849

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,949,828
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8622308485
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
132,437
Physical Address
12024 BENNETTS VALLEY HWY, PENFIELD, PA, 15849
Mailing Address
1680 N IRVING ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18109
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 14.3%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 7.6 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: Apr 28, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1469559ACTIVEUnknownApr 25, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-CWH-PA-19-S0128289-00ON FILEApr 28, 2024Apr 28, 2025

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-CWH-PA-19-S0128289-00REPLACEDApr 28, 2024Apr 28, 2024
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-CWH-PA-19-S0128289-00CANCELLEDApr 28, 2024Mar 17, 2025
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-CWH-PA-19-S0128289-00REPLACEDApr 28, 2024Apr 28, 2024
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary2-CWH-PA-19-S0128289-00CANCELLEDApr 28, 2024Sep 7, 2024
EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCW1EIC-737106-00CANCELLEDApr 28, 2023Apr 28, 2024
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCC9101254REPLACEDDec 2, 2022Apr 28, 2023
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCC9101254CANCELLEDDec 2, 2022May 7, 2023
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCC9101254CANCELLEDSep 29, 2022Dec 2, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-CWH-PA-19-S0128289-00BIPD/PrimaryApr 28, 2025Apr 28, 2025
TERM/CANCLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-CWH-PA-19-S0128289-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 17, 2025Mar 17, 2025
TERM/CANCLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-CWH-PA-19-S0128289-00BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2024Sep 7, 2024
TERM/REPLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-CWH-PA-19-S0128289-00BIPD/PrimaryApr 28, 2024Apr 28, 2024
CANCELEVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANYCW1EIC-737106-00BIPD/PrimaryApr 28, 2024Apr 28, 2024
TERM/REPLACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY2-CWH-PA-19-S0128289-00BIPD/PrimaryApr 28, 2024Apr 28, 2024
TERM/CANCLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCC9101254BIPD/PrimaryMay 7, 2023May 7, 2023
TERM/REPLHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCC9101254BIPD/PrimaryApr 28, 2023Apr 28, 2023
CANCELHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCC9101254BIPD/PrimaryDec 2, 2022Dec 2, 2022

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1469559COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 1, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 25, 2024
MC1469559COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 10, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 2, 2023
MC1469559COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 7, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 10, 2022
MC1469559MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDOct 6, 2022Unknown

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Jul 8, 2023New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEAug 9, 2023

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
7
Violations
20
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
14.3%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 7 of 7 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states7 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (20 violations from 7 inspections)

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Violation Summary (20 violations from 7 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service22Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.26BMotor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2FTOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.34(a)(1)Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(4)Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
14.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
+7.6 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.86vs nat'l 1.80
+1.06 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

5 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-092026-01
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Apr 28, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 17, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 28, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 28, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 28, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 25, 2024
Authority
Aug 9, 2023
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Jul 8, 2023
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
May 7, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 28, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 2, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA Authority History
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FMCSA Insurance Filings
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FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
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