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MIDDLE RIVER MARINE SERVICE INC
Red Lion, PA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1127944 · MC 459979
No Safety Rating
Active 14 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-459979 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
57.1% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC459979
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA 8215885
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1127944
MC Number
MC-459979
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 10, 2003
Authority Granted
April 18, 2012
Annual Mileage
33,345 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1028 Woodridge Road, Red Lion, PA 17356
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mark Carl
Cargo Types
Machinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance27
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
57.1% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
87th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
5 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD5
PA4
VA2
NJ1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
3
Boat Trailer
2
Full Trailer
1
Pickup
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Sterling Truck Acterra | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FWBCHBS08AAC9090 | 8 | 3 |
| 2019 Ford F-450 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W4DT4KEE78148 | 3 | 3 |
| Hurst Trai | Semi-trailer | 1H9PGWK27RK138592 | 2 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1L9B24801H1031188 | 2 | — |
| Waltron Lt | Semi-trailer | 2A92BB528VR023004 | 2 | 2 |
| Mfhm | — | 2A92FS525JR024058 | 2 | 1 |
| Ezlb | Full Trailer | 1L8LACUGX1A053740 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Load Rite Load Rite Trailers | Boat Trailer · 30 ft | 5A4HDT127C2050785 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Karavan Trailer | Boat Trailer · 26 ft | 5KTBS26299F566444 | 1 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | T714623204 | UPPER MERION TOWNSHIP PA | II | 7 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
STERLING TRUCK WALTRON LT |
2FWBCHBS08AAC9090 2A92BB528VR023004 |
MD 931F31 PA PT137S5 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| June 11, 2026 | 0298C00380 | QUEEN ANNE MD | II | 8 | 1 | CEVA AIR @ OCEAN USA INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD LOAD RITE |
1FT8W4DT4KEE78148 5A4HDT127C2050785 |
PA ZRK1606 UK UNREGISTERED |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 4, 2026 | 3148C00433 | BALTIMORE MD | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
STERLING TRUCK HURST TRAI |
2FWBCHBS08AAC9090 1H9PGWK27RK138592 |
MD 931F31 ME 5125328 |
| March 10, 2026 | XL00099257 | US222 N MEASURING 273 FEET EAS, PA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
STERLING TRUCK TRLR |
2FWBCHBS08AAC9090 1L9B24801H1031188 |
MD 931F31 PA PT137S4 |
| November 25, 2025 | 3247C00418 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
STERLING TRUCK LOAD FAST |
2FWBCHBS08AAC9090 1L9B24801H1031188 |
MD 931F31 PA PT137S4 |
| May 13, 2025 | SPPSI03611 | GREENWICH E/B SCALE, NJ | I | 12 | 2 | SPBI | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD KARAVAN TRAILER |
1FT8W4DT4KEE78148 5KTBS26299F566444 |
PA ZRK1606 PA XNL0064 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-CDLME | OOSCoupling - Semi-Trailer, loose mounting, missing or ineffective fasteners, or insecure latch (excluding fifth wheel and pintle hooks) | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| 395.8D2-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include total miles driven for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.8D2-HOSF | HOS (Form) - Record of duty status form failed to include total miles driven for each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 26, 2024 | 9050000031 | SANDSTON VA | II | 4 | 1 | MIDDLE RIVER MARINE SERVICE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
STERLING TRUCK ALDURA |
2FWBCHBS08AAC9090 2A92BB528VR023004 |
MD 931F31 PA PT137S5 |
| 395.8K2-HOSRC | OOSHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| September 23, 2024 | J109426771 | ON LANCASTER PIKE N AT BOWMAN, PA | II | 4 | 1 | — | Trailer Trailer |
FORD EZLB |
1FT8W4DT4KEE78148 1L8LACUGX1A053740 |
PA ZRK1606 PA XNP7586 |
| 393.9T | OOSInoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 8, 2024 | 8754000350 | MONTCLAIR VA | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
STERLING TRUCK UNPUBLISHE |
2FWBCHBS08AAC9090 1H9PGWK27RK138592 |
MD 931F31 ME 5125328 |
| July 29, 2024 | XL00065216 | TREXLERTOWN BYP MEASURING 961, PA | III | 2 | — | JOHN S CONNOR GLOBAL LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
STERLING TRUCK MFHM |
2FWBCHBS08AAC9090 2A92FS525JR024058 |
MD 931F31 ME 2574179 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | General Securement | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CEVA AIR @ OCEAN USA INC | 1 | June 11, 2026 |
| SPBI | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| JOHN S CONNOR GLOBAL LOGISTICS | 1 | July 29, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 9, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 15, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 18, 2012 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| June 19, 2003 | DISMISSED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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