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PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT

USDOT 98010 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: ROBERT BELSTERLING Company officer 2: JOSEPH BELSTERLING General Freight Driveaway / Towaway Based in ZELIENOPLE, PA Grade A · 94
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 1, 2011
On file
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC. Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: ROBERT BELSTERLING
Company officer 2: JOSEPH BELSTERLING
Cargo: General Freight, Driveaway / Towaway
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT (USDOT 98010)
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: $750,000
Officer(s): ROBERT BELSTERLING (Company officer); JOSEPH BELSTERLING (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/98010/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 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=281617 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA 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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

BOC-3 agent

MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 98010
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC052008
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer ROBERT BELSTERLING
Company officer 2 JOSEPH BELSTERLING
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Driveaway / Towaway
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 5,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (724) 452-8111
Email: [email protected]
Physical
124 PLUNKETT DR
ZELIENOPLE, PA 16063
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 98010
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 5,000 mi
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
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trailers 3 0 0
Trucks 1 0 0

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

Power Units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
13
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT is a corporation based in ZELIENOPLE, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 98010. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 3 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection 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 is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 40 years on FMCSA's records, based in Zelienople, PA. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO., and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet); 3 drivers.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 281,617 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,617 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 281,617 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
78669009 May 16, 2023 PA 2 ON GRAND AVE AT ITS INTERSECTI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
PA ZTE8182 · 1FUJA6CK85LU20251
6 393.9(a), 392.2, 396.3(a)(1) No
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
PA106587600X Jul 14, 2021 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0203216266 Nov 30, 2020 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
WV201604700A Feb 23, 2016 WV 0 0 Yes No Tow
WV000031677A Aug 17, 2015 WV 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA300716100X Jan 18, 2013 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA106115100X Jun 6, 2011 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA518764000X Oct 5, 2005 PA 0 1 No No Injury
PA401822200X Apr 12, 2004 PA 0 1 No No Injury
PA307378100X Jun 5, 2002 PA 0 1 No No Injury
PA106604500A Jul 18, 2001 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA902129300A Feb 17, 1999 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA610425000A Oct 15, 1996 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA3034775001 Apr 2, 1993 PA 0 3 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC052008
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-X26638 91X $750,000 Oct 1, 2011 On file ACTIVE
HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. MPA00000065428A CARGO — Oct 1, 2008 Nov 19, 2008 CANCELLED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 40 MS JR3971 34 — Oct 1, 2008 On file ACTIVE
HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. BA 00000065430A BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2008 Oct 1, 2011 REPLACED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CBA 0403939 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 2003 Oct 1, 2008 REPLACED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP9944722 CARGO — Oct 1, 1998 Oct 1, 2008 REPLACED
BLUE RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY TR000249 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 1998 Oct 1, 2003 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 133-633184-4 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 1997 Nov 13, 1998 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 133-633184-4 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 1997 Oct 1, 1997 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 5031627111 CARGO — Oct 1, 1997 Oct 1, 1998 REPLACED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 133-633184-4 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 1997 Oct 1, 1998 REPLACED
AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. CC709 376 BIPD/Primary — Oct 1, 1989 Oct 1, 1997 REPLACED
AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY TOP3108434 CARGO — Sep 30, 1985 Oct 1, 1997 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. Dec 19, 2008
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Nov 25, 2008
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Nov 25, 2008
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  5. Nov 25, 2008
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  6. Nov 19, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  7. Oct 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  8. Oct 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  9. Oct 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BLUE RIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Nov 13, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  11. Oct 1, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  12. Oct 1, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  13. Oct 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO.
  14. Oct 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY
  15. Oct 1, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  16. Jan 1, 1986
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — 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
ON GRAND AVE AT ITS INTERSECTI PA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  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 PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT

Is PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 98010 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 PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT's safety rating? ▾
PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT 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 PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT's out-of-service rate? ▾
PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, 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 PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT based? ▾
PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 124 PLUNKETT DR, ZELIENOPLE, Pennsylvania 16063. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC052008). 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 PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT operate? ▾
PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT self-reports 2 power units and 3 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 PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT had any crashes? ▾
13 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PLUNKETT MOTOR FREIGHT 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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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