MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC
USDOT 914914 • 100 SANDWEDGE DR, MOUNTAIN TOP, PA, 18707
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-395969 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 8, 2021 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0007494 | ON FILE | Sep 9, 2020 | Sep 9, 2022 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-Z28818 | ON FILE | Sep 9, 2015 | Sep 9, 2016 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 699062001 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2019 | Oct 9, 2020 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 699062001 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 2019 | Sep 9, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WF006274 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 2017 | Sep 9, 2019 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GLA0096673 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 9, 2017 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z28818 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2015 | Sep 9, 2016 |
| SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | S1999659 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 2011 | Sep 9, 2015 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN012845 | REPLACED | Sep 9, 2009 | Sep 9, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN012845 | CANCELLED | Sep 9, 2009 | Oct 18, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN555014 | CANCELLED | Apr 6, 2007 | Jul 26, 2011 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN503936 | CANCELLED | May 29, 2006 | Apr 6, 2007 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN380110 | CANCELLED | Apr 6, 2003 | May 29, 2006 |
| STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 025 2077-D16-38 | REPLACED | Jun 4, 2001 | Sep 9, 2009 |
| ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ATC2951823 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2000 | May 4, 2003 |
| ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | ATC2951823 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2000 | Apr 6, 2003 |
| ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PLP5003153 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2000 | Aug 30, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0007494 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2022 | Sep 9, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 699062001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2020 | Oct 9, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 699062001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2020 | Sep 9, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WF006274 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2019 | Sep 9, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | GLA0096673 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2017 | Sep 9, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z28818 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-Z28818 | CARGO | Sep 9, 2016 | Sep 9, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECTIVE WAY INSURANCE COMPANY | S1999659 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2015 | Sep 9, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN012845 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2011 | Oct 18, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN012845 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2011 | Sep 9, 2011 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN555014 | CARGO | Jul 26, 2011 | Jul 26, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE CO. | 025 2077-D16-38 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2009 | Sep 9, 2009 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN503936 | CARGO | Apr 6, 2007 | Apr 6, 2007 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN380110 | CARGO | May 29, 2006 | May 29, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | ATC2951823 | CARGO | May 4, 2003 | May 4, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | ATC2951823 | CARGO | Apr 6, 2003 | Apr 6, 2003 |
| CANCEL | ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | PLP5003153 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2002 | Aug 30, 2002 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC395969 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC395969 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2016 |
| MC395969 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 21, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2011 |
| MC395969 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2007 |
| MC395969 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2002 |
| MC395969 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 11, 2001 | — | Unknown |
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
10 states • 45 inspections
Violation Summary (77 violations from 45 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 7 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D5-HOSF | 395.8D5-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(b) | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (45 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DINGMAN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0084 W | ...272336 | MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC |
| Mar 3, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 7, 2018 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2016 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2015 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 2, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2013 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events