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ALBERT & SONS AUTO SALES LLC
Reading, PA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Out of service
FMCSA order: New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2908548 · MC 979435
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 4 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-979435 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
13.3% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Out of Service Order
FMCSA has placed this carrier out of service since July 24, 2017. FMCSA's stated reason: New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact. It may not legally operate. Do not tender freight to this carrier until the order is lifted.
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated April 27, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC979435
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 1BWHPA1901259668-02
SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WHI01000005269-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2908548
MC Number
MC-979435
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 12, 2016
Authority Reinstated
April 27, 2026
Annual Mileage
750,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1226 Centre Ave, Reading, PA 19601
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
S J Fisher
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
13.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
15 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
8.3%
Ranks in the 35th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 28, 2026 | 0407001204 | SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR89LAK2412 1GRAA0629HK278489 |
FL DF91EZ OR HV13307 |
| July 20, 2026 | 1441001619 | GA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR89LAK2412 3H3V532K3PS061422 |
FL DF91EZ IN PB46557 |
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| June 17, 2026 | 3925004278 | FL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD58ESFR3300 1UYVS2535EU830229 |
FL DG77BM FL QA51PT |
| March 26, 2026 | 2095000063 | US | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR7DSFB2638 3H3V532K9PS028022 |
FL XE752Y IN PB45192 |
| March 4, 2026 | 1218001031 | GA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLDR7DSFB2638 1UYVS2530EU830123 |
FL DF34JI FL QA39EZ |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| March 4, 2026 | 0315005453 | SC | III | 5 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGLD58ESFR3300 1UYVS2535EU830229 |
FL DG77BM FL QA51PT |
| 395.3A3-IHOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPRNC | OOSDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| August 19, 2025 | 3019C00219 | MD | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1FUJA6CK37LY30703 5V8VA5322LT015015 |
NJ AX282P ID TM6925 |
| June 4, 2025 | SPSCI01792 | NJ | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJA6CK37LY30703 |
NJ AX282P |
| March 31, 2025 | 2939005165 | FL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR8HDHW6244 1GRAA0625EB703170 |
FL DF17AQ PA PT062N8 |
| February 25, 2025 | 1382000590 | GA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLD53GSGH0735 1GRAA0629EB703186 |
FL DF65AP FL QA27QR |
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 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2024 | FL | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA4
SC4
FL3
NJ2
AL1
MD1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
13
Tractor
10
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK37LY30703 | 4 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK97LY16854 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK95LN50948 | 2 | 1 |
| 2009 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR89LAK2412 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531EU830129 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535EU830229 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD58ESFR3300 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR7DSFB2638 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG13LH34769 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCG72LG24846 | 1 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625EB703170 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0626EB703775 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0629EB703186 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0629HK278489 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530EU830123 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XEU830341 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD53GSGH0735 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR8HDHW6244 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0LR439044 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2RS314796 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3PS061422 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9PS028022 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5322LT015015 | 1 | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 20, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 28, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 31, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 31, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 16, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 1, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 16, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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