CERTUS GROUP LLC
USDOT 3988543 • 826 N 5TH ST, ALLENTOWN, PA, 18102
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-1495556 | REVOKED | Apr 22, 2024 | Apr 22, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA995051605 | ON FILE | Apr 25, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-FLP-PA-19-S0343441-00 | CANCELLED | Apr 26, 2024 | Apr 26, 2025 |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-FLP-PA-19-S0343441-00 | REPLACED | Apr 26, 2024 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | BIPD/Primary | 2107-A76073-23 | CANCELLED | Sep 17, 2023 | Apr 15, 2024 |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | BIPD/Primary | 2107-A76073-23 | CANCELLED | Jul 11, 2023 | Sep 17, 2023 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA964236298 | CANCELLED | Dec 15, 2022 | Jul 8, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA995051605 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-PA-19-S0343441-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2025 | Apr 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-PA-19-S0343441-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2025 | Apr 25, 2025 |
| CANCEL | STAR MUTUAL RRG | 2107-A76073-23 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2024 | Apr 15, 2024 |
| CANCEL | STAR MUTUAL RRG | 2107-A76073-23 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 17, 2023 | Sep 17, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA964236298 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2023 | Jul 8, 2023 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1495556 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1495556 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 2, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1495556 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 28, 2023 |
| MC1495556 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2023 |
| MC1495556 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 22, 2022 | REVOKED | Apr 22, 2024 |
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
3 states • 7 inspections
Violation Summary (30 violations from 7 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 6 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15G02 | Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.15I9 | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 (7 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 84700232 | Roadside | PA | Level 1 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Yes |
| Mar 22, 2025 | 84209465 | Roadside | PA | Level 1 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 12, 2025 | 83847027 | PREBLE NY | NY | Level 2 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 16 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| Jan 28, 2025 | 83730908 | Roadside | PA | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| Aug 28, 2024 | 82555529 | KIRKWOOD (NB) | NY | Level 1 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2, 395.3(a)(3)(ii), 393.95(a) | No |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 80592923 | Roadside | PA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2, 395.15G02, 395.15I9 | No |
| Dec 9, 2023 | 80353025 | GREENWICH SCALE EASTBOUND | NJ | Level 1 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.95(a), 396.17(c), 393.9(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARTERET BORO | INDUSTRIAL HWY | ...137927 | CERTUS GROUP LLC |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records