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CENTRAL AIR FREIGHT SERVICES INC
Hazleton, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 38083 · MC 128460
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 40 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-128460 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
1.5% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 40 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 3.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC128460
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA-FA4868
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
38083
MC Number
MC-128460
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
May 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
December 26, 1985
Annual Mileage
1,057,785 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
20 S Powell Drive, Hazleton, PA 18201
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ian Conahan
Officer 2
Patrick Conahan
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLiquids/GasesDry BulkChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
1.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
65 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
3.7%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 4th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
40
Vehicle Inspections
20
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate3.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACXFC0NDMZ0075 | 0 | Clean |
| July 2, 2026 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACXFC8TDWW9686 | 0 | Clean |
| July 1, 2026 | PA | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACXFC6TDWW9685 | 0 | Clean |
| June 10, 2026 | NJ | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACWFC0PDNT0846 | 0 | Clean |
| June 8, 2026 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3ALACXFC2KDKMO946 | 0 | Clean |
| May 13, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACXFC6TDWW9685 | 0 | Clean |
| May 8, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC2PDUD4504 | 0 | Clean |
| April 8, 2026 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWFC0PDNT0846 | 0 | Clean |
| March 25, 2026 | PA | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACXFC2KDKM0946 | 1 | Passed |
| March 25, 2026 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | 3ALACXFC6TDWW9685 | 0 | Clean |
| March 13, 2026 | NJ | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACXFC0NDMZ0061 | 0 | Clean |
| March 4, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACXFC0NDMZ0075 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 28 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 68 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 68 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 68 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 68 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| November 25, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Phone Call | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | 10 | Cited |
| December 5, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 7 | Cited |
| January 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| March 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| March 25, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Cab Body Frame | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 2 | Cited |
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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 26, 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
PA33
NJ16
US1
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~21
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
16
Tractor
3
Dry Van
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC0PDNT0846 | 9 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC2PDUD4504 | 6 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC0NDMZ0075 | 6 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC0NDMZ0061 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC4KDKM0947 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC6TDWW9685 | 3 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAEUMMN6LL336360 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4PDUD4505 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC2KDKM0946 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0620GB714466 | 1 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9620GB714469 | 1 | — |
| Utility | — | 1UYNS2488N7653901 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDV7PDUD8460 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDV9PDUD8461 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV9NSNL8977 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC0PDUD4503 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5PDNT1829 | 1 | — |
| Frht | — | 3ALACXFC2KDKMO946 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC5SDWA9066 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC8TDWW9686 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAEUMMN8TL323173 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 3HAEUMMNXLL336359 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hino L6 | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7DVXT5T50549 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 23, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 12, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 22, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 22, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 21, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 25, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 15, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 20, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 27, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
National Resident Agent Services, Inc.
1059 HARRIMAN CT, West Chester, PA, 19380-1330
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 11, 2026.
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