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R W BIRD TRUCKING INC
Pleasant Gap, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 419743 · MC 413829
Satisfactory
Active 25 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-413829 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Farm Family Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 39 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 25 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 39 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC413829
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
United Farm Family Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 3701C0974
United Farm Family Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy 3714I0002
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
419743
MC Number
MC-413829
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 28, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 5, 1990
Authority Granted
August 29, 2001
Annual Mileage
3,426,288 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
701 E College Avenue, Pleasant Gap, PA 16823-5037
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Richard Will Bird
Officer 2
Richard W. Bird, Jr.
Cargo Types
General FreightFarm SuppliesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
39
Driver Inspections
30
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving15
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 25 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th 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
3 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 26 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 26 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 26 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 26 inspections
Crash History (6)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
6
Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
6
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | PA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 22, 2025 | PA | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 9, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| September 20, 2024 | PA | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 15, 2024 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 2, 2024 | PA | — | — | 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
PA24
VA3
NJ2
CT1
NY1
Fleet & Equipment (42)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~21
of 150 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~21
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
19
Tank
13
Semi-trailer
7
Not Applicable
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR5JN435445 | 4 | 1 |
| 2011 Brenner Tank | Tank | 10BAB7234BF0C2769 | 3 | — |
| Bren | Semi-trailer | 10BAB72W32F0B3927 | 3 | — |
| 2007 International L9427 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNSCR77C433068 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Tremcar Farm-Pick Up | Tank · 44 ft | 2TLPB8N24SB000073 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Tremcar Farm-Pick Up | Tank · 44 ft | 2TLPB8N29NB000672 | 2 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7003JDJS5589 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7CG1HDJA7185 | 2 | — |
| 2023 International HX620 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPCAPR5PN250116 | 2 | — |
| 2025 International HX620 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPCAPR5SN129210 | 2 | — |
Show all 42 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA43299N040609 | 2 | — |
| 1986 Brenner Tank | Tank · 3 ft | 10BAB7230GF0D4277 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Brenner Tank | Tank | 10BAB7232BF0C2768 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Brenner Tank | Tank | 10BAB72388F0C1133 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Brenner Tank | Tank · 3 ft | 10BAB7238HF0D4898 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Brenner Tank | Tank | 10BAB723X8F0C1134 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGNDR0BDBC9025 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner FLD120 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHALCK06DX12464 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FVXA7000GLHA4151 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FVXA7004CDBP3450 | 1 | — |
| Cerf | Tractor | 1FVXA7004JLJW2948 | 1 | — |
| Intl | Tractor | 1FVXA7CG4JLJW2926 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Trail King Industries | Tank · 46 ft | 1TKP046297B019815 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X1TJ213882 | 1 | — |
| Trem | Semi-trailer | 2TLFL4422LB000044 | 1 | — |
| Trem | Semi-trailer | 2TLFL4426BB004158 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Tremcar Farm-Pick Up | Tank · 44 ft | 2TLPB8N26SB000074 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Tremcar Farm-Pick Up | Tank · 44 ft | 2TLPB8N27NB000671 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Tremcar Farm-Pick Up | Tank · 44 ft | 2TLPB8N28SB000755 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Tremcar Farm-Pick Up | Tank · 44 ft | 2TLPB8N29TB000037 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNFG2LDLW5558 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7000DDFH5672 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7001JDJS5588 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7004HDJF6260 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7006HDJA7187 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8LN539843 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International HX620 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3HSPCAPR0PN250119 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International HX620 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPCAPR3SN071307 | 1 | — |
| Wlkr | — | 5WSAA45207N038628 | 1 | — |
| Walker Sta | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA45235N037390 | 1 | — |
| Wlkr | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA4526DN044431 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA452XBN041979 | 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 (39)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | XL00116646 | MENNO TWP PA | II | 4 | — | RW BIRD TRUCKING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN TREMCAR |
1FUJALAV83LK66018 2TLPB8N28VB000324 |
PA AF92835 PA PT62OU2 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | F071000298 | WINCHESTER VA | III | 1 | — | DFA NORTHEAST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WALKER STA |
3HSPCAPR0PN250119 5WSAA45235N037390 |
PA AF0624 PA PT0618L |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | SPPQI03653 | NJ, NJ | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL BRENNER TANK |
3HSPCAPR5PN250116 10BAB7234BF0C2769 |
PA AG88941 PA PT8250P |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 5, 2026 | H406618661 | REED TOWNSHIP PA | III | 1 | — | LAND O LAKES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL BRENNER TANK |
3HSPCAPR5SN129210 10BAB7230GF0D4277 |
PA AH63793 PA PT267A4 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | G207617511 | ARMAGH TOWNSHIP PA | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TREMCAR |
3HSDZTZR5JN435445 2TLPB8N26SB000074 |
PA AF40901 PA PT132S9 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| February 3, 2026 | F121603493 | PA, PA | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHALCK06DX12464 |
PA AF48759 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| December 20, 2025 | E905535483 | OLD 322 POTTERS MILLS, PA | III | — | — | RW BIRD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TREMCAR |
1XKZD40X1TJ213882 2TLPB8N24SB000073 |
PA AH47408 PA PT133S0 |
| December 4, 2025 | XL00088029 | SPRING TWP - PLEASANT GAP SR99, PA | III | — | — | RW BIRD TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CERF TREM |
1FVXA7004JLJW2948 2TLFL4426BB004158 |
PA AG78884 PA PT6608R |
| November 18, 2025 | I5C0532205 | SR 66 SOUTH SB MM 4.7 HEMPFIEL, PA | III | 1 | — | KEYSTONE MILK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT BREN |
3ALXA7CG1HDJA7185 10BAB72W32F0B3927 |
PA AG48031 PA PT985F2 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| August 12, 2025 | A415522425 | ON STATE ROUTE 22 AT OPERATORS, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT BREN |
3ALXA7CG1HDJA7185 10BAB72W32F0B3927 |
PA AG48031 PA PT985F2 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LAND O LAKES | 3 | July 5, 2026 |
| DFA NORTHEAST | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| KEYSTONE MILK | 1 | November 18, 2025 |
| LANCASTER ORGANIC FARMERS CO-OP | 1 | April 16, 2024 |
| AMERICAN COIL PROCESSING | 1 | March 5, 2024 |
| DAIRY FAMERS OF AMERICA | 1 | February 4, 2024 |
| MURMAC FARM | 1 | January 2, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2001 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 29, 2001 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 15, 2001 | Cargo | On file |
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