HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1096730-sfs-cartage-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 22:56 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
SFS CARTAGE INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (610) 521-7650, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC453600.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC453600 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy GRT18022A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 3 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
0 of 8 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | DE | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 27, 2025 | DE | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 4, 2025 | MD | 1 | 1 | No |
| Apr 4, 2025 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 27, 2025 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 21, 2025 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Dec 12, 2024 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 31, 2024 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Pennsylvania average covers 99,713 vehicle and 169,210 driver inspections of all Pennsylvania-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
3 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 66.7% | 67.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | 15.1% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Improper turns Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLIT | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Pennsylvania column is the mix across all Pennsylvania-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1096730 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC453600 |
| Legal name | SFS CARTAGE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 4 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 156,505 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 12, 2003 · 23 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 7, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstructionOtherBeer
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about SFS CARTAGE INC
What does SFS CARTAGE INC's operating authority allow?
MC453600: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SFS CARTAGE INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking SFS CARTAGE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1096730. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (610) 521-7650, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC453600, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (610) 521-7650
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPECIALTY FREIGHT SERVICES INC Broker |
Essington, PA | 878975 | MC278250 | 4 | Active Current · Motus |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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