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CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC

APOLLO, PA

USDOT 838748 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION General Freight Liquids / Gases Chemicals Based in APOLLO, PA Grade A · 95
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Oct 25, 2002
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Cargo: General Freight, Liquids / Gases, Chemicals
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC (USDOT 838748)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/838748/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 95/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197557 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Drivers −2 (7 → 5) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X · $1,000,000

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 34

2 active policies

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 838748
In FMCSA records since Nov 9, 1999 (~26y)
MC / docket MC373655
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Liquids / Gases, Chemicals
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 524,828 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (724) 727-5777
Email: [email protected]
Physical
4695 STATE ROUTE 66
APOLLO, PA 15613
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 838748
In FMCSA records since Nov 9, 1999 (~26y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 524,828 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.44 vs 1.80 -1.36
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 4 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 10 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 37 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 18 18 1
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
5
Drivers
5
Inspections
37
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
1
10 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC is a corporation based in APOLLO, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 838748. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 37 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 7 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Apollo, PA. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 6% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NJ (10) and NY (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (75.0% of violations); top code 393.9A-LRLI (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Lbt, Peterbilt, and Heil are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 197,557 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,557 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,557 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 7 5
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 violations
Unsafe Driving
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
New Jersey (NJ) 9 0 0.0% Jul 10, 2026
New York (NY) 4 0 0.0% Jun 11, 2025
Pennsylvania (PA) 2 0 0.0% Mar 30, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 1 0 0.0% Nov 14, 2024
Maine (ME) 1 0 0.0% Jul 8, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 1 0 0.0% Apr 14, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Lbt 21
Peterbilt 19
Kenworth 4
Heil 3
Lubb 2
Pete 2
Spco 2
Unknown 2
Bren 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 — 3.14 3 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 2.36 2 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (37 rows) View all 37 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88371560 Jul 10, 2026 NJ 2 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AE93941 · 1XKWDB9X35J079051
0 — No
88343367 Jul 8, 2026 ME 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG59698 · 1XPXD49X7JD479648
0 — No
87436403 Mar 30, 2026 PA 3 GREENE TWP PA
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG59698 · 1XPXD49X7JD479648
0 — No
87365910 Mar 6, 2026 NJ 2 NJ
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG59698 · 1XPXD49X7JD479648
6 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LCL No
87361312 Jan 9, 2026 NJ 2 NJ
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
NY 35723PF · 1XPXD49X9KD234125
0 — No
86046123 Oct 10, 2025 NJ 2 ALLAMUCHY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AE93941 · 1XKWDB9X35J079051
0 — No
85866025 Sep 23, 2025 NJ 1 METLIFE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG87258 · 1NPXGGGG70D410155
0 — No
85803320 Sep 16, 2025 PA 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG59698 · 1XPXD49X7JD479648
1 392.16AD No
85711439 Sep 5, 2025 NJ 2 MAHWAH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AE93941 · 1XKWDB9X35J079051
0 — No
84978381 Jun 11, 2025 NY 1 SAUGERTIES NY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
NY 35723PF · 1XPXD49X9KD234125
0 — No
84781165 May 20, 2025 NY 1 BREWSTER NY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG87258 · 1NPXGGGG70D410155
0 — No
84387066 Apr 14, 2025 SD 2 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
PA AG72027 · 1NPXGGGG10D496241
0 — No
83935133 Feb 15, 2025 NY 3 KINGSTON NY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
NY 35723PF · 1XPXD49X9KD234125
0 — No
83575324 Jan 9, 2025 NJ 2 METLIFE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG87258 · 1NPXGGGG70D410155
0 — No
83165901 Nov 14, 2024 KY 3 LONDON
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG59698 · 1XPXD49X7JD479648
1 392.16 No
83067229 Oct 28, 2024 NY 2 BREWSTER NY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG93748 · 1NPXGGGG50D410154
0 — No
82299540 Aug 2, 2024 NJ 2 ALLAMUCHY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG87258 · 1NPXGGGG70D410155
0 — No
82299526 Aug 2, 2024 NJ 2 ALLAMUCHY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AE93941 · 1XKWDB9X35J079051
0 — No
81756360 May 30, 2024 NJ 2 ALLAMUCHY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Spco
PA AG93748 · 1NPXGGGG50D410154
0 — No
81670412 May 20, 2024 NJ 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Spco
PA AG93748 · 1NPXGGGG50D410154
0 — No
81255346 Apr 2, 2024 NJ 2 PARSIPPANY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
NY 35723PF · 1XPXD49X9KD234125
0 — No
80821836 Feb 8, 2024 NY 2 ROCHESTER NY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AE93941 · 1XKWDB9X35J079051
0 — No
80740961 Jan 31, 2024 NJ 2 SH 17 NB MP 16
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG87258 · 1NPXGGGG70D410155
0 — No
80684342 Jan 24, 2024 NJ 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
PA AG93748 · 1NPXGGGG50D410154
0 — No
80612709 Jan 12, 2024 NJ 2 ALLAMUCHY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
NJ AG18144 · 1XP5DB9X52D584329
0 — No
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NJ0005647479 Feb 4, 2025 NJ 0 1 Yes No Injury
CT2400110063 Mar 20, 2024 CT 0 0 Yes No Tow
NJ0017901547 Jan 19, 2017 NJ 0 2 Yes No Injury
PA407153300X May 27, 2014 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA301481500X Jan 24, 2013 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MEE00-029435 May 8, 2012 ME 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0108218124 Dec 23, 2010 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA600515900X Dec 15, 2005 PA 0 1 No No Injury
MA1000299457 Sep 9, 2003 MA 0 1 No No Injury
PA304679700X Mar 25, 2002 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC373655
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP10452A 91X $1,000,000 Oct 25, 2002 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP10452A 34 — Oct 25, 2002 On file ACTIVE
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK MAC 1767567 CARGO — Dec 19, 2001 Oct 25, 2002 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN298368 BIPD/Primary — Sep 18, 2001 Oct 25, 2002 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN298368 CARGO — Sep 18, 2001 Dec 19, 2001 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN298368 BIPD/Primary — Oct 25, 2000 Sep 18, 2001 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN298368 CARGO — Oct 25, 2000 Oct 11, 2001 NAME CHANGED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN298368 CARGO — Oct 25, 2000 Sep 18, 2001 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN298368 BIPD/Primary — Oct 25, 2000 Oct 11, 2001 NAME CHANGED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL539904 BIPD/Primary — Jan 13, 2000 Oct 25, 2000 CANCELLED
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CL539904 CARGO — Jan 13, 2000 Oct 25, 2000 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 25, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Oct 25, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  3. Dec 19, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Oct 11, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Sep 18, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Oct 25, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  7. Jan 24, 2000
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ALLAMUCHY NJ 6 0
LONDON KY 2 1
METLIFE NJ 2 0
NJ NJ 2 0
SH 17 SB MP 16 NJ 2 0
BREWSTER NY NY 2 0
MAHWAH NJ 1 0
PARSIPPANY NJ 1 0
SH 17 NB MP 16 NJ 1 0
SH 17 SB MP 15 NJ 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
395.32(b) Driver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC

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  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC

Is CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 838748 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC's safety rating? ▾
CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC had? ▾
37 roadside inspections are on file for CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 37 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC based? ▾
CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 4695 STATE ROUTE 66, APOLLO, Pennsylvania 15613. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC373655). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC operate? ▾
CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC self-reports 5 power units and 5 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC had any crashes? ▾
10 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CRAWFORD TRANSPORTERS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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