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EASTERN LLC
Fort Washington, PA
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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. Drivers were put out of service on 40.0% of 5 driver inspections — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2803494
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
57.1% OOS · 10 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. Drivers were put out of service on 40.0% of 5 driver inspections — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Driver out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2803494
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 1, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 28, 2015
Annual Mileage
193,450 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1015 Virginia Dr Suite 220, Fort Washington, PA 19034
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joshua Smilk
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance20
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (34.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
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
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
4 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 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
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2024 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 27, 2024 | PA | — | 1 | — | Other · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA7
NJ3
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Flatbed
3
Pickup
1
Tractor
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT8MED10072 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMMLXSL100081 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT3MEC43123 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT0PEC93303 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FD7W2BT3KEE14388 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3HT8NEE50244 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2JD492212 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Pj | Flatbed · 30 ft | 4P5FD3026F3011745 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Manac Trailers Usa Manac | Flatbed · 53 ft | 5MC125311K3185970 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Quality Trailers Ohio, Inc. | Flatbed · 20 ft | 7RA1P2021NS005289 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | SPDPI00960 | NJ, NJ | III | 1 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MANAC TRAILERS USA |
1XPXD49X2JD492212 5MC125311K3185970 |
PA AH59956 ME 2470055 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | SPDYI02660 | NJ, NJ | II | 6 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT3MEC43123 |
PA ZSX5454 |
| 391.11B2-Q | OOSDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.25A-L | Lighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 15, 2026 | SPDYI02623 | NJ, NJ | II | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT8MED10072 |
PA ZSX5455 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| September 17, 2025 | M677000142 | PHILADELPHIA PA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0X5HT0PEC93303 |
PA ZXN0226 |
| April 22, 2025 | J311511299 | UWCHLAN SCALE HOUSE, PA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMLXSL100081 |
PA ZYA6966 |
| April 15, 2025 | H120510526 | ON I-81 N MM 62, PA | I | 11 | 4 | EASTERN LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FD8W3HT8NEE50244 4P5FD3026F3011745 |
PA ZYB2205 NJ TYZ52Z |
| 383.91A-LCDL | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 383.95A-LCDL | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41A-F | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| April 8, 2025 | M610000319 | PHILADELPHIA PA | III | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMLXSL100081 |
PA ZYA6966 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 22, 2024 | K128420413 | ON PATTISON AVE 134 FEET EAST, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT8MED10072 |
PA ZSX5455 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 19, 2024 | K158417122 | 400 BLOCK E HUNTING PARK AVE, PA | II | 2 | — | EASTERN LLC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT8MED10072 |
PA ZSX5455 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 28, 2024 | M329000016 | PHILADELPHIA PA | I | 11 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD QUALITY TRAILERS OHIO, INC. |
1FD7W2BT3KEE14388 7RA1P2021NS005289 |
PA ZNJ6666 PA XPJ8903 |
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | General Securement | ||||||||
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