JOSEPH B FAY CO is a corporation based in PITTSBURGH, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 85062. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 42 power units and 45 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 57.1%. 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.
JOSEPH B FAY CO is a mid-sized fleet, operating 42 power units and 45 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Pittsburgh, PA. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 40.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (8) and MD (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
40.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (45.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 42 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 45 drivers; Peterbilt, Trlr, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 22,863 ACTIVE carriers operating 21–63 power units (±50% of this carrier's 42 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 8 | 4 | 50.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 7 | |
| Trailer | 3 | |
| Ford | 2 | |
| Trlk | 2 | |
| Appa | 1 | |
| Chevrolet | 1 | |
| International | 1 | |
| Knnw | 1 | |
| Kenworth | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86777817 | Jan 12, 2026 | PA | 3 | pa-on-mon-fayette-expy-35.1-mm-sb |
KNNW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85359528 | Jul 30, 2025 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85351543 | Jul 28, 2025 | PA | 2 | pa-i80-wb-mm-194-greene-twp---wes |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.106D-C, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 85190347 | Jul 10, 2025 | PA | 3 | ON UNNAMED STREET 165 FEET EAS |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 85168738 | Jul 8, 2025 | PA | 1 | ON ROUTE 28 AT ITS INTERSECTIO |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.100B-C, 392.2-SLL, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 84753845 | May 22, 2025 | MD | 1 | FROSTBURG MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84604694 | May 6, 2025 | PA | 2 | pa-i80-eb-mm-194-greene-twp---eas |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 395.8D11-HOSF, 393.95A1 | No |
| 84229597 | Mar 24, 2025 | PA | 2 | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.75G-TAOW, 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Yes |
| 84168087 | Mar 17, 2025 | PA | 2 | pa-i80-wb-mm-24-wolf-creek-twp-- |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.43DBMA, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 84028770 | Feb 27, 2025 | PA | 3 | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 80405013 | Dec 14, 2023 | PA | 3 | pa-sr51@best-buy |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80195881 | Oct 10, 2023 | PA | 3 | — |
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 396.17(c), 392.16(a) | No |
| 79591812 | Sep 6, 2023 | MD | 1 | FINZEL SCALE HOUSE |
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79149434 | Jul 13, 2023 | PA | 3 | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (15 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000116302 | Nov 20, 2025 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NJ0006863100 | Apr 26, 2025 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| PA311157600X | Sep 28, 2023 | PA | 2 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Fatal |
| IN0904085280 | Aug 5, 2022 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MD19A0653774 | Dec 20, 2019 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MD18A0455714 | Apr 23, 2018 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA711683000X | Oct 31, 2017 | PA | 1 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Fatal |
| PA710327300X | Sep 16, 2017 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| PA709395900X | Sep 11, 2017 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MD0912014781 | Dec 31, 2009 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA901663000X | Jan 20, 2009 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA703546900X | Jan 23, 2007 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA541417600X | Sep 13, 2005 | PA | 0 | 2 | No | Yes | Injury |
| PA912251000A | Oct 13, 1999 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MD0007660796 | May 5, 1998 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | PA | 3 | 1 |
| FINZEL SCALE HOUSE | MD | 1 | 0 |
| FREDERICK MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| FROSTBURG MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| ON ROUTE 28 AT ITS INTERSECTIO | PA | 1 | 1 |
| ON UNNAMED STREET 165 FEET EAS | PA | 1 | 0 |
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