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CHARLES M SHIRK TRUCKING INC
Terre Hill, PA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 10695 · MC 138858
No Safety Rating
Active 18 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 1977
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-138858 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
15.0% OOS · 28 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 18 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on June 4, 2008; first granted October 11, 1977 (49 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 37.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC138858
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-X68695
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
10695
MC Number
MC-138858
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
October 11, 1977
Authority Reinstated
June 4, 2008
Annual Mileage
746,188 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Terre Hill, PA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate37.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (16.8pp higher)
15.0% of 20 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | PA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| November 21, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA13
NJ7
DE2
MD2
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (31)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 17 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~17
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
13
Flatbed
11
Semi-trailer
4
Dry Van
1
Not Applicable
1
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7JD450330 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C2G1515869 | 3 | 2 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49XXFD254479 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C0G1515871 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GYXNM030079 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y2HM082560 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y9FM044823 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533J7202016 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Wilson | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1W1K54822N6631382 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X4YN517434 | 2 | — |
Show all 31 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XPXD49X0GM297132 | 2 | — |
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 4WW5482A5G6624767 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148209D1563242 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY6TM057230 | 1 | — |
| Msts | Semi-trailer | 1M9LB4825LC692387 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Trail King Industries | Other Trailer · 48 ft | 1TKB04829MY064754 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X6YN517435 | 1 | — |
| 1986 Peterbilt 359 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP9DB9X2GN204348 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED49X3SD764551 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1ND807359 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X6RD681330 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 2M5121466L1197606 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 2M5131617N1207741 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XPXD49X2GM297133 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 3H3F482K8VJ406404 | 1 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4824GA035758 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MC125318M3201780 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC134810D5134435 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MC134812D5134436 | 1 | — |
| Mana | Semi-trailer | 5MC21532XDK016345 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Extreme Trailers Llc | Flatbed · 51 ft | 7VGAB5121R1000808 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | E966626574 | NORTH UNION TOWNSHIP PA | III | — | — | TERRE HILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X6RD681330 3H3F482K8VJ406404 |
PA AH52576 NA 5688405 |
| August 28, 2026 | SPQXI03547 | NJ, NJ | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILX |
1XPXD49X7JD450330 4WW5482A5G6624767 |
PA AH75735 PA PT276Y4 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| May 19, 2026 | E915613979 | EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP9DB9X2GN204348 |
PA AF81265 |
| January 30, 2026 | J118603010 | PA, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X4YN517434 1UYVS2533J7202016 |
PA AH80545 PA PT731C5 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| January 29, 2026 | M118602920 | PA, PA | III | 1 | — | WEST MOTOR FREIGHT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X4YN517434 1UYVS2533J7202016 |
PA AH80545 PA PT731C5 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| January 15, 2026 | 2098C00992 | SNOW HILL MD | II | 2 | — | READING EQUIPMENT & DIST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK EXTREME TRAILERS LLC |
1M1AN4GY6TM057230 7VGAB5121R1000808 |
PA AH73147 PA PT626S6 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 19, 2025 | F514532309 | SR0015 TIOGA TWP - PA WELCOME, PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC TRAILERS USA |
1XPXD49X7JD450330 5MC134810D5134435 |
PA AH75735 PA PT2236V |
| November 7, 2025 | SPSYI00971 | GREENWICH WEST SCALE, NJ | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPED49X3SD764551 13N1482C2G1515869 |
PA AH68749 PA PT6242Z |
| October 16, 2025 | 1206000938 | WILMINGTON DE | II | 1 | 1 | YORK BUILDING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXD49X7JD450330 13N1482C2G1515869 |
PA AH75735 PA PT6242Z |
| 393.110B1-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less | Tiedown | ||||||||
| September 23, 2025 | XL00081896 | FAIRLANE RD MEASURING 268 FEET, PA | III | 2 | — | CHARLES M SHIRK TRUCKING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC |
1XPWD49XXFD254479 2M5121466L1197606 |
PA AH75738 PA PT159M4 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| TERRE HILL | 1 | September 22, 2026 |
| WEST MOTOR FREIGHT | 1 | January 29, 2026 |
| READING EQUIPMENT & DIST | 1 | January 15, 2026 |
| YORK BUILDING | 1 | October 16, 2025 |
| TERRE HILL CONCRETE PRODUCTS | 1 | July 18, 2025 |
| KEYSTONE CEMENT | 1 | November 19, 2024 |
| READING TRUCK GROUP | 1 | July 15, 2024 |
| CONTECH | 1 | April 29, 2024 |
| SHIRK TRUCKING | 1 | November 29, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 28, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 6, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 4, 2008 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 13, 2008 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 29, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 4, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 14, 2005 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 12, 2005 | REVOKED 3 authorities | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2013 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 10, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 7, 2005 | COMMON | On Record |
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