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W CLIFFORD INC
Clifford Township, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 238683 · MC 156375
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 38 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-156375 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 38 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC156375
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy AU202500018416
RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy CUP 411953
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy EX202500001874
THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
Cargo · $0 · Policy MTCIO2163743
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$9,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
238683
MC Number
MC-156375
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 6, 1983
Authority Granted
January 5, 1988
Annual Mileage
46,300 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
5447 State Route 106, Clifford Township, PA 18470
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Thomas J Lopatofsky
Officer 2
Melissa Lopatofsky
Cargo Types
Liquids/Gases
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2024 | 1958000058 | MARATHON NY, US | I | 6 | 2 | W. CLIFFORD INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1M1AW07Y4GM076614 1M9PT9A2XBH355060 |
PA AG44434 PA PT1888K |
| 393.75A1-TBSP | OOSTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| October 2, 2024 | SPF3010360 | NICHOLS NY | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1M1AW07Y4GM076614 1M9PT9A2XBH355060 |
PA AG44434 PA PT1888K |
| September 18, 2024 | D304300794 | MARATHON NY | I | 4 | 1 | W CLIFFORD INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK MISSISSIPPI TANK COMPANY |
1M1AW07Y4GM076614 1M9PT9A2XBH355060 |
PA AG44434 PA PT1888K |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY2
US1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y4GM076614 | 3 | 2 |
| 2011 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9PT9A2XBH355060 | 3 | 2 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 1988 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| August 18, 1987 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 27, 1993 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 27, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 27, 1983 | Cargo | On file |
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