MTA TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 964260 • 701 ASHLAND AVENUE BLDG B, FOLCROFT, PA, 19032
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-680189 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 16, 2021 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZJ0629 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC965538600 | ON FILE | Mar 16, 2010 | Apr 3, 2013 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZJ0629 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000000084 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2020 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000000084 | REPLACED | Jan 6, 2020 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000000084 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2019 | Jan 6, 2020 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA9655451 | CANCELLED | Jan 3, 2017 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK9655451 | REPLACED | Dec 28, 2015 | Jan 3, 2017 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK9655451 | CANCELLED | Dec 28, 2015 | Jan 26, 2017 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK9655451 | REPLACED | Oct 9, 2014 | Dec 28, 2015 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK9655451 | CANCELLED | Oct 9, 2014 | Jan 8, 2016 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK965545102 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2014 | Oct 24, 2014 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK965545102 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 2014 | Oct 9, 2014 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK965545102 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA965545102 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK965545102 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2012 | Aug 5, 2014 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK965545102 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | TRK9655451 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| COMMERCE PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 37 1 07980 | REPLACED | Jul 9, 2009 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| COMMERCE PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 37 1 07980 | CANCELLED | Jul 9, 2009 | Mar 5, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZJ0629 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000084 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZJ0629 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000084 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000084 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 6, 2020 | Jan 6, 2020 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA9655451 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK9655451 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 26, 2017 | Jan 26, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK9655451 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2017 | Jan 3, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK9655451 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 8, 2016 | Jan 8, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK9655451 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2015 | Dec 28, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK965545102 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 24, 2014 | Oct 24, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK965545102 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2014 | Oct 9, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK965545102 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2014 | Aug 5, 2014 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC965538600 | CARGO | Apr 3, 2013 | Apr 3, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK965545102 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK965545102 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA965545102 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | TRK9655451 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2012 | Mar 1, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | COMMERCE PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | 37 1 07980 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 5, 2010 | Mar 5, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCE PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | 37 1 07980 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-680189 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC680189 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 16, 2021 |
| MC680189 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2019 |
| MC680189 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2017 |
| MC680189 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2015 |
| MC680189 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2014 |
| MC680189 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 30, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC680189 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 6, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2012 |
| MC680189 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 2, 2010 | REVOKED | Aug 11, 2014 |
| MC680189 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jun 18, 2009 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2010 | New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit | ACTIVE | Dec 28, 2010 |
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
4 states • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (32 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 4 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(e) | 390.21T(e) | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 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:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.15(a) | Driving while disqualified | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (28 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
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CHICHESTER TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0322 W | ...804157 | MTA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 1, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMDEN CITY | I-76 | ...VF8782 | MTA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 5, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | ROUTE 1004 N | ...T56019 | MTA TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 14, 2020 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2019 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2017 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 24, 2005 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
30 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 30 events