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PIONEER HEAVY HAUL INC
DBA: Pioneer Heavy Haul
Welland, ON
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 695709 · MC 289522
Satisfactory
Active 15 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-289522 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Old Republic Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
9.1% OOS · 66 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 7.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- 66 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC289522
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy T35930
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
695709
MC Number
MC-289522
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 24, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 26, 1997
Authority Reinstated
March 14, 2011
Annual Mileage
1,337,107 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsPassengersOilfield EquipmentConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
66
Driver Inspections
40
Vehicle Inspections
46
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance37
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service22
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate3.6% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate7.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
9.1% of 44 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
24th 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
10 of 28 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 44 inspections
Hours of Service
8 of 44 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 44 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 44 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
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 14, 2024 | NY | — | 1 | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY23
MI10
MT4
AR3
AZ3
IL2
and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (39)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~25
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
13
Semi-trailer
11
Flatbed
7
Other Trailer
3
Full Trailer
1
Specialty Trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNBWD18RLVD5433 | 12 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJNBWD1XRLVD5434 | 12 | 2 |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDV4SLWB3617 | 7 | 2 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | WG0STZP99K0039584 | 6 | 1 |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57JE55302S35A3821 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDR1NDNM2804 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Other Trailer · 55 ft | 57JE55300P35A2576 | 4 | — |
| Unpublishe | Full Trailer | WG0THPA60K0061739 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDV1JDJY3378 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Other Trailer · 55 ft | 57JE55300P35A1525 | 3 | — |
Show all 39 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | WG0STZP91K0039806 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDV4JDKB5560 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDV8JDJY3376 | 2 | — |
| 2027 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 3BHNBWDR4VDWY7091 | 2 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57J353208K3575737 | 2 | — |
| Fona | Semi-trailer | 57JE53302R35A2733 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWDV2SLWB3616 | 2 | — |
| Unpub | — | 107889134 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N24820XJ1526703 | 1 | — |
| Chevrolet | Straight Truck | 1GBYPEY3NF338566 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1P9CP532168343129 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A25MR055286 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Trail King Industries | Specialty Trailer · 16 ft | 1TKH01638JM026651 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Alphahd Trailers | Flatbed · 26 ft | 1Z9A1E114S1607159 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 2LDSD4828RG074789 | 1 | — |
| Load | Semi-trailer | 2LDSD5339FX059056 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 2M5131612N1207761 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 2M5131615R1227329 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Matrixx Specialized Trailers | Flatbed · 55 ft | 2M9FS9245PB182566 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Temisko | Flatbed · 53 ft | 2TMLB5322TN978101 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDRXNDNM2803 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDV3JDJY3379 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDVXJDJY3380 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXKN899413 | 1 | — |
| Fona | Semi-trailer | 57J350202G3572810 | 1 | 1 |
| Foun | — | 57J4482C5M3577253 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57J4482C7M3577254 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Other Trailer · 55 ft | 57JE5530XP35A2116 | 1 | — |
| Fona | Semi-trailer | 57JM0510XN35P2231 | 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 (66)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | 8260000546 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | II | 3 | 2 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR FONTAINE T |
3BHNBWDR4VDWY7091 57J350202G3572810 |
ON PB38495 ON X3840W |
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| August 19, 2026 | HOULD05349 | MI, MI | III | — | — | WEINMANN LTD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER ALPHAHD TRAILERS |
3AKJGNDR1NDNM2804 1Z9A1E114S1607159 |
ON PB33639 ON Z36812P |
| August 12, 2026 | WILLD04364 | MI, MI | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR FONA |
5KJJBWDV4SLWB3617 57JM0510XN35P2231 |
ON PB16662 ON Y7542T |
| August 6, 2026 | SAMOK02053 | MI, MI | II | 1 | — | MOM DECATUR SHIPPING PT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
WESTERN STAR FONTAINE TRAILER CO. FONA |
3BHNBWDR4VDWY7091 57JE55300P35A2576 57JM0510XN35P2231 |
ON PB38495 ON X8153N ON NONE |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| July 31, 2026 | SPA3110015 | BURT NY | I | — | — | PIONEER HEAVY HAULING | Truck Tractor Trailer |
WESTERN STAR UNPUBLISHE |
5KJNBWD1XRLVD5434 WG0THPA60K0061739 |
ON PA90050 ON V3433J |
| July 30, 2026 | SPA3110011 | BURT NY | I | — | — | LAKE MARINER DATA CENTER | Truck Tractor Trailer |
WESTERN STAR UNPUBLISHE |
5KJNBWD1XRLVD5434 WG0THPA60K0061739 |
ON PA90050 ON V3433J |
| July 29, 2026 | SPA3081570 | BURT NY | I | 1 | — | LAKE MARINER DATA CENTER | Truck Tractor Trailer |
WESTERN STAR UNPUBLISHE |
5KJNBWD1XRLVD5434 WG0THPA60K0061739 |
ON PA90050 ON V3433J |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | SPA3012403 | BURT NY | I | — | — | LAKE MARINER DATA CENTER | Truck Tractor Trailer |
WESTERN STAR UNPUBLISHE |
5KJNBWD1XRLVD5434 WG0THPA60K0061739 |
ON PA90050 ON V3433J |
| July 14, 2026 | E940619579 | TIOGA TWP PA | II | 6 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer Trailer |
WESTERN STAR TEMISKO TEMISKO |
5KJJBWDV4SLWB3617 2TMLB5322TN978101 2TMLX0515TN978201 |
ON PB16662 ON Z6006T ON Z6007T |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | 5560000717 | MALVERN AR | III | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
3AKJGNDV3JDJY3379 1RND53A25MR055286 |
ON PB22658 ON T2546T |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LAKE MARINER DATA CENTER | 3 | July 30, 2026 |
| DETOUR LAKE MINE | 2 | March 5, 2026 |
| ENGEL AUSTRIA GMBH | 2 | October 9, 2025 |
| THOR GLOBAL ENTERPRISES | 2 | August 18, 2025 |
| DFS PROJECTS | 2 | December 18, 2024 |
| KELVION | 2 | June 27, 2024 |
| CNRL HORIZON | 2 | October 29, 2023 |
| ZELUS | 2 | September 20, 2023 |
| WEINMANN LTD | 1 | August 19, 2026 |
| MOM DECATUR SHIPPING PT | 1 | August 6, 2026 |
| PIONEER HEAVY HAULING | 1 | July 31, 2026 |
| TOROMONT CAT | 1 | June 25, 2026 |
25 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 20, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 26, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 14, 2011 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 11, 2011 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 13, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 9, 2010 | COMMON | On Record |
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