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TUZZE TRUCKING INC
Carbondale, PA
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 223790 · MC 162983
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-162983 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
13.2% OOS · 81 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 19.4% — below the 20.7% national average
- 81 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC162983
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF011425
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
223790
MC Number
MC-162983
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 16, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 12, 1982
Authority Granted
December 26, 1991
Annual Mileage
1,100,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
78 Cottage Street, Carbondale, PA 18407
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph Tuzze
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
81
Driver Inspections
38
Vehicle Inspections
49
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance106
Unsafe Driving13
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate19.4% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
13.2% of 53 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
39th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
28 of 40 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 58 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 58 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 58 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 58 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
3
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | PA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 27, 2025 | PA | — | 2 | 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
NY46
PA27
Fleet & Equipment (58)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~28
of 32 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~30
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
24
Semi-trailer
10
Dump
9
Dry Van
6
Flatbed
5
Truck
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Kenworth W9 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX4TX2BJ289898 | 7 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X2CJ317629 | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X0DJ358765 | 5 | 2 |
| 2012 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X8CJ331005 | 5 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4828FA031386 | 5 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP0X4HJ131102 | 4 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X55N842198 | 4 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X65D839705 | 4 | 1 |
| 2000 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 34 ft | 5MADS3434YC002984 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y280FR053018 | 3 | — |
Show all 58 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 1H4D035Z2KK026506 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X8CJ312650 | 3 | 1 |
| 2002 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X32R899594 | 3 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X93N590663 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Dorsey | Flatbed · 48 ft | 7KYFC4829PED33689 | 3 | — |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 1DTD18E21RP033236 | 2 | — |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 1DTD18E24SP036251 | 2 | — |
| 2005 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1F9U2855RL35934 | 2 | — |
| 2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y284FR053023 | 2 | 1 |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 1H4D03520GF002804 | 2 | 1 |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 1H4D03722JK007403 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Fruehuaf | Dump · 35 ft | 1JJU353F4WS492509 | 2 | 1 |
| 1999 Fruehuaf | Dump · 36 ft | 1JJU363F7XS539765 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W06L969385 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NP5XBEX82D586924 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 367 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPTLP0X1HD413293 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Transcraft/wabash Combo Steel/Alum Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482C7B3475476 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X9DJ369244 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X03D587457 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTD40XXLD685965 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTD49X7CD137702 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 30 ft | 5MADA3039EC026847 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 33 ft | 5MADA33336C009846 | 2 | — |
| Custom Tra | Semi-trailer | 1C9A1B2B4ES001010 | 1 | — |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 1DTD18E26SP036249 | 1 | — |
| 2006 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 32 ft | 1E1D2P3896RC38770 | 1 | — |
| 2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y282FR053019 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0620AB702809 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Dry Van Sheet & Post | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482V8BL369635 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0GL946284 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKWX0EX45J096615 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGGX0D346418 | 1 | — |
| Ravens In | Semi-trailer | 1R1F945231K510638 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 34 ft | 1T9DS34C1N1066005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530CM300117 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535WU569735 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X0CJ308153 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X29J239300 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD40X5CJ334375 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X61J869261 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X82J897564 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X4JJ223500 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X05N846191 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X16D634813 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X23D807217 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTD49X78D740141 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 36 ft | 5MADN363X9C017981 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 5TR34830581002537 | 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 (81)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2026 | SPC3051969 | LISLE NY | III | — | — | CARGILL INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKWDB9X32R899594 5MADS3434YC002984 |
PA AH11271 PA PT866R0 |
| August 17, 2026 | D103002357 | UNADILLA NY | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY |
1XPTD40XXLD685965 7KYFC4829PED33689 |
PA AH89173 PA PT092F5 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | N110619402 | SUGARLOAF TOWNSHIP PA | III | — | — | NICHOLAS MEAT LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH |
1XPTD40XXLD685965 1JJV532W06L969385 |
PA TEMP PA PT453C1 |
| July 7, 2026 | R118618841 | MAYFIELD BORO PA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE T |
1XP5DB9X65D839705 5TR34830581002537 |
PA AG67401 PA PT2999V |
| June 30, 2026 | E902618144 | DORRANCE TOWNSHIP PA | I | 8 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XP5DB9X93N590663 1E1H5Y284FR053023 |
PA AH51285 PA PT795S0 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | SPC3051789 | LISLE NY | III | — | — | TUZZE TRUCKING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XKYDP0X4HJ131102 1E1H5Y284FR053023 |
PA AH48380 PA PT795S0 |
| June 4, 2026 | XL00106770 | PA, PA | III | 1 | — | LIBERTY STONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT RAVENS, IN |
1XP5DB9X65D839705 1R1F945231K510638 |
PA AG67401 PA PT794S9 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| May 11, 2026 | SPC3071180 | LISLE NY | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DORSEY |
1XKYDP0X4HJ131102 7KYFC4829PED33689 |
PA AH48380 PA PT092F5 |
| May 11, 2026 | SPC3021825 | RICHFORD NY | II | — | — | FS LOPKE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X55N842198 5MADA3039EC026847 |
PA AG71266 NY PT092F6 |
| May 11, 2026 | SPC3021824 | RICHFORD NY | II | — | — | FS LOPKE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY TRA |
1NPXGGGGX0D346418 1DTD18E21RP033236 |
PA AG67403 PA PT522X2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CARGILL | 12 | September 8, 2026 |
| LIBERTY STONE | 4 | June 4, 2026 |
| NICHOLAS MEAT LLC | 3 | July 13, 2026 |
| FS LOPKE | 2 | May 11, 2026 |
| KNH ENTERPRISE LLC | 2 | September 20, 2024 |
| NYS DOT | 1 | December 12, 2025 |
| TOWN OF CLAY | 1 | October 24, 2025 |
| DDP SPECIALTY ELECTRONIC | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| AMERICAN ROCK SALT STOCKPILE | 1 | April 29, 2025 |
| CLEVELAND TWP | 1 | February 4, 2025 |
| LOWES | 1 | June 27, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 1, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 11, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 7, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 18, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 7, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 17, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 26, 1991 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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