PIONEER HEAVY HAUL INC
USDOT 695709 • DBA: PIONEER HEAVY HAUL • 262 SILVERTHORN ST, WELLAND, ON, L3B 5N4
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-289522 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 21, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T35930 | ON FILE | Feb 11, 2018 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| JEVCO INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | KGHOLH1002881 | ON FILE | Mar 11, 2011 | May 29, 2012 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 64007487 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2015 | Feb 11, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 64007487 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2015 | Mar 14, 2018 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AL8503101 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2014 | Mar 13, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AL8503101 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2014 | Feb 11, 2015 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AJA002881 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2013 | Feb 11, 2014 |
| JEVCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KGHOLH1002881 | REPLACED | Apr 25, 2012 | Feb 11, 2013 |
| JEVCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KGHOLH1002881 | NAME CHANGED | Feb 11, 2011 | May 29, 2012 |
| JEVCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KGHOLH1002881 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2011 | Apr 25, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9801339 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2009 | Jan 5, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 9801339 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2009 | Jan 5, 2011 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 321-850040 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-850039 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | C1M900385 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPO203313 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 990005 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2001 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 990005 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2001 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 990005 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2001 | Jul 12, 2002 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 990005 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2001 | Jul 12, 2002 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAF 7877455 | REPLACED | Jan 21, 1996 | Jun 30, 2001 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CAF 7877455 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 1996 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAF 7877455 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 1996 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CAF 7877455 | REPLACED | Jan 21, 1996 | Jun 30, 2001 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 2256667 | REPLACED | May 3, 1995 | Jan 21, 1996 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 8052097 | REPLACED | Jan 21, 1995 | Apr 1, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T35930 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 13, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 64007487 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2018 | Mar 14, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 64007487 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2018 | Feb 11, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | AL8503101 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2015 | Mar 13, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | AL8503101 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2015 | Feb 11, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | AJA002881 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2014 | Feb 11, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | JEVCO INSURANCE COMPANY | KGHOLH1002881 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2013 | Feb 11, 2013 |
| NAMECHG | JEVCO INSURANCE COMPANY | KGHOLH1002881 | CARGO | May 29, 2012 | May 29, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | JEVCO INSURANCE COMPANY | KGHOLH1002881 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2012 | May 29, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | JEVCO INSURANCE COMPANY | KGHOLH1002881 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2012 | Apr 25, 2012 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9801339 | CARGO | Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 5, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9801339 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 5, 2011 | Jan 5, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-850039 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 321-850040 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | C1M900385 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | TPO203313 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 990005 | CARGO | Jul 12, 2002 | Jul 12, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 990005 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 12, 2002 | Jul 12, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 8052097 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 990005 | CARGO | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 990005 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2002 | Apr 1, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAF 7877455 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAF 7877455 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAF 7877455 | CARGO | Jun 30, 2001 | Jun 30, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAF 7877455 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2001 | Jun 30, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 2256667 | CARGO | Jan 21, 1996 | Jan 21, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-289522 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC289522 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 21, 2025 |
| MC289522 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 15, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2018 |
| MC289522 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2012 |
| MC289522 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 14, 2011 | — | Unknown |
| MC289522 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 9, 1995 | REVOKED | Jan 11, 2011 |
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
15 states • 54 inspections
Violation Summary (126 violations from 54 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 25 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 15 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 7 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 6 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHTC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(7) | 395.8(f)(7) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25A-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2DIM | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:387.7(f) | 387.7(f) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(b)(1) | Defective brake limiting device | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (54 inspections)
Showing 50 of 54
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW MILFORD TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...VD5434 | PIONEER HEAVY HAUL INC |
| Oct 14, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...JY3379 | PIONEER HEAVY HAUL INC |
| Dec 28, 2022 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | Ref Marker: | ...NM2803 | PIONEER HEAVY HAUL |
| Feb 5, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2017 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 12, 2016 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2010 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 10, 2008 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 12, 2006 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2004 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2002 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 1998 | NY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 1997 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 1996 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
41 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 41 events