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MOUNTAIN EXPRESS INC
Mountain Top, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 914914 · MC 395969
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 25 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-395969 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
23.1% OOS · 34 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 25 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 29.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 34 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC395969
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP88825A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
914914
MC Number
MC-395969
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
May 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 7, 2000
Authority Granted
January 11, 2001
Annual Mileage
2,715,025 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
100 Sandwedge Dr, Mountain Top, PA 18707
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Melissa A Powis
Officer 2
Robert W Powis
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
23.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
26 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
29.4%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 70th 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
34
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
20
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate29.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (8.7pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (34)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | SC | Level I — Full | INTERNATIO · 3HSDJAPR1HN638843 | 1 | Passed |
| March 26, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGLDR5DSBV1402 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| February 27, 2026 | CT | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGLFG2JSJW5003 | 0 | Clean |
| February 18, 2026 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGLDR7DLBZ1510 | 0 | Clean |
| January 13, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | 3HSCUAPR4AN272336 | 2 | Passed |
| January 8, 2026 | CT | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 1HSDJAPR5EH798892 | 0 | Clean |
| December 31, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGLDR5DSBV1402 | 5 | Passed |
| December 29, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 1HSDJAPR6FH118032 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| December 29, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGLFG2JSJW5003 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| December 28, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HSDJAPR1HN638843 | 0 | Clean |
| December 15, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 1HSDJAPR6FH118032 | 0 | Clean |
| November 19, 2025 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGLDR7DLBZ1510 | 2 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 34 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
13 of 18 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 30 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 30 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 30 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 30 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 29, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| December 9, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| February 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| March 26, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | 7 | Out of service |
| December 29, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: Medium | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance | 5 | Out of service |
| August 22, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake system pressure loss | 4 | Out of service |
| January 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 2 | Out of service |
| August 6, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| April 15, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| January 27, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. | 6 | Cited |
| January 13, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | 5 | Cited |
| May 6, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | Cited |
| August 22, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| August 22, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 4 | Cited |
| August 22, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Leak from air chamber | 4 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 41 recorded violations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 17, 2025 | 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
OH7
PA7
CT6
NY6
MD2
NJ2
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (34)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~14
of 15 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~20
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
20
Tractor
12
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR5DSBV1402 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJAPR6FH118032 | 4 | 1 |
| 2010 International LF627 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCUAPR4AN272336 | 4 | — |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR1HN638843 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR5HLJJ6873 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR7DLBZ1510 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLFG2JSJW5003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2HT367466 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7FT154817 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7JR712123 | 3 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9FT154740 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDVXCSBM1360 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8KR211436 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXFT154973 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXHT047103 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4KN564236 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | — | 1FUJGLDR7DLB21510 | 1 | — |
| 1984 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0620ED450570 | 1 | — |
| 1987 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XHD466540 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | — | 1GRAP062XHD466640 | 1 | — |
| 2014 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJAPR5EH798892 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W36L970417 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W47L056856 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W47L095446 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W48L113543 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W88L144925 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C38T086017 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8GT004507 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9KR210232 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXHT253277 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXLR394162 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR9FN120637 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHD5XGLHT7725 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5324HM702671 | 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 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 8, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 6, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 1, 2002 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 11, 2001 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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