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RIVERLIFT TRUCKING COMPANY
West Elizabeth, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 162073 · MC 65279
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 2 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 1986
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-65279 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
21.4% OOS · 28 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC065279
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America, since April 6, 2020
Authority Age
2 yrs, 11 mo
Revocation Filings
5
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 11 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective November 1, 2023; first granted January 13, 1986 (40 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — 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
MC065279
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZL7003
TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA
Bond · $0 · Policy 106027574
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
162073
MC Number
MC-65279
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
January 13, 1986
Authority Reinstated
After November 1, 2023
Annual Mileage
357,485 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1000 Madison Avenue, West Elizabeth, PA 15088
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert Schaefer
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsCoal/CokeDry BulkConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
23
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service0
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)
21.4% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
54th 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
5 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 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
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2026 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| May 1, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA21
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
6
Tractor
3
Dump
2
Semi-trailer
2
Flatbed
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR4GC5LM014710 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y5CM011297 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AN07Y0EM017183 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AN07Y1FM017811 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLP0X8JD469463 | 2 | — |
| Somerset M | Semi-trailer | 1S92S35325M006011 | 2 | — |
| 2004 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1D2N4844RD34757 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1D2N4858RF42006 | 1 | — |
| 2006 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y2806RH37859 | 1 | — |
| 2007 International DF597 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTXRSBTX7J463407 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX07C2KM041415 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLP0X1JD469465 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCLP0XXLD641057 | 1 | — |
| Western St | Straight Truck | 5KKXAC009FPGS3440 | 1 | — |
| Mac Traile | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA48297C012741 | 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 (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | M506000179 | WEST MIFFLIN PA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1M2AN07Y1FM017811 1E1H5Y2806RH37859 |
PA ZTG7295 PA PT748F4 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | M711000312 | WEST ELIZABETH PA | I | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTXRSBTX7J463407 |
PA VBH2200 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | B322613427 | PA, PA | III | — | — | COMPASS MINERALS | Straight Truck |
WESTERN ST |
5KKXAC009FPGS3440 |
PA ZWL3326 |
| March 31, 2026 | 1010609025 | ROSTRAVER TOWNSHIP PA | II | 1 | — | RIVERLIFT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1M2AN07Y1FM017811 1E1D2N4858RF42006 |
PA ZTG7295 PA PT950T9 |
| 392.9A-DFSL | Driver - Failing to properly secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| March 25, 2026 | A402608443 | DERRY TOWNSHIP PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK SOMERSET M |
1M2AN07Y0EM017183 1S92S35325M006011 |
PA ZNN6644 PA XPE7118 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| March 12, 2026 | M711000277 | WEST ELIZABETH PA | I | 7 | 1 | US STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK MAC TRAILE |
1M1AN07Y5CM011297 5MAPA48297C012741 |
PA AF80208 PA PT951T0 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 23, 2026 | XL00092332 | SOUTH PARK RD MEASURING 122 FE, PA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCLP0X8JD469463 |
PA ZTW9835 |
| January 23, 2026 | XL00092381 | PA, PA | III | 1 | — | SALT | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07C2KM041415 |
PA ZYS2485 |
| 392.16AD | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| December 15, 2025 | A120534949 | SR66 HEMPFIELD TWP - MAIN TOL, PA | III | — | — | INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK SOMW |
1M2AN07Y0EM017183 1S92S35325M006011 |
PA ZNN6644 PA XPE7118 |
| November 3, 2025 | XL00092372 | LIBRARY RD MEASURING 415 FEET, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCLP0XXLD641057 |
PA ZXC1427 |
| 392.2-SLLTR | State/Local Laws - Truck restriction | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| COMPASS MINERALS | 2 | May 14, 2026 |
| MORTON SALT | 2 | February 26, 2025 |
| US STEEL | 1 | March 12, 2026 |
| SALT | 1 | January 23, 2026 |
| INDEPENDENCE EXCAVATING | 1 | December 15, 2025 |
| MID CONTINENTCOAL AND COKE COMPANY | 1 | March 20, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2023 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| February 24, 2022 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
| April 6, 2020 | REVOKED 2 authorities | Property Broker |
| March 5, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 2, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 5, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 29, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 5, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 4, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2020 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| January 1, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 2, 2020 | BROKER | On Record |
| December 5, 2011 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| July 1, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| BROKER | On Record | |
| BROKER | On Record |
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