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JOSEPH SERVICE LLC
East Liverpool, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 498391 · MC 395904
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 8 mo · first granted 2001
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-395904 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Selective Insurance Company Of South Carolina
Safety
Not Rated
8.3% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 13, 2025; first granted April 19, 2001 (25 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC395904
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy S2654865
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Cargo · $0 · Policy Q47 1450959
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
498391
MC Number
MC-395904
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 30, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 18, 1992
Authority First Granted
April 19, 2001
Authority Reinstated
February 13, 2025
Annual Mileage
291,500 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
852 State Street, East Liverpool, OH 43920
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Matt Joseph
Officer 2
Christopher Joseph
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesCoal/CokeOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving4
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
8.3% of 12 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
20th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2026 | WV | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH8
PA5
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
6
Not Applicable
2
Semi-trailer
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX07C4EM020750 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXX4EX8LD630443 | 3 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1S9AC15B3EH474142 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8DN140844 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AX07C5HM031289 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDX7TX5FJ446595 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX3LJ355275 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NPCL40X4LD687725 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX4EX9LD664681 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 International HX520 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTDPAPT0JN151483 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 13, 2026 | PSC0971356 | NEW MARTINSVILLE WV | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDX7TX5FJ446595 |
OH PXB8098 |
| September 2, 2026 | 0320000034 | HOPEDALE OH | III | 1 | — | BLACKHAT | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXX4EX8LD630443 |
OH PXD2812 |
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| August 28, 2026 | 3257001250 | SALESVILLE OH | III | — | — | NONE | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCL40X4LD687725 |
OH PXE6109 |
| August 27, 2026 | 1808001478 | CANTON OH | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZX4TX3LJ355275 |
OH PXE9458 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | 3275001535 | WINTERSVILLE OH | III | — | — | HILLCORP | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXX4EX8LD630443 |
OH PXD2812 |
| August 8, 2026 | E908622032 | AMWELL TWP PA | II | 2 | 1 | JS LLC | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07C4EM020750 |
OH PXD4238 |
| 383.51A-SIN | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | B310619515 | AMWELL TWP PA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXX4EX8LD630443 |
OH PXD2812 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| March 13, 2026 | 3256000811 | MARTINS FERRY OH | III | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX07C4EM020750 |
OH PXD4238 |
| January 8, 2026 | 3275000994 | SALESVILLE OH | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNPUBLISHE |
4V4NC9EH8DN140844 1S9AC15B3EH474142 |
OH PWU2645 OH TSD1825 |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 19, 2025 | 3256000610 | MARTINS FERRY OH | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNPUBLISHE |
4V4NC9EH8DN140844 1S9AC15B3EH474142 |
OH PWU2645 OH TSD1825 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BLACKHAT | 1 | September 2, 2026 |
| HILLCORP | 1 | August 18, 2026 |
| JS LLC | 1 | August 8, 2026 |
| AES DRILLING FLUID | 1 | August 6, 2025 |
| BELMONT SOLIDS | 1 | April 10, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 13, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 24, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 20, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 12, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 4, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 17, 2018 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| July 23, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 23, 2018 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 27, 2017 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 25, 2017 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 14, 2018 | Cargo | On file |
| February 14, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 21, 2024 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 15, 2018 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 20, 2018 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 23, 2017 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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