HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1444559-highway-freight-systems-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:16 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
HIGHWAY FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
Review before booking · 2 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated Oct 16, 2024. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average45.2% vs Pennsylvania average 20.9%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (610) 865-1133, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC545976.
- 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) | MC545976 | — | American Inter-Fidelity Exchange Policy L25A2810 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 2, 2025 | 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
19 of 42 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
5 of 84 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | MD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 12, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 11, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | PA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | AR | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | AR | 1 | 7 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 10, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 5, 2026 | SC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
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
108 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 29 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 137 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 79 | 23 | 73.1% | 67.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 4 | 12.0% | 12.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | 12.0% | 15.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 2.8% | 4.8% |
10 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 | 9 | 9 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 8 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 7 | 6 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 7 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 4 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A1HOSP | 3 | 3 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 3 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALR | 2 | 2 |
| Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCLMBDSA | 2 | 1 |
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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | Mesquite, TX | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 5, 2024 | Kelly Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1444559 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC545976 |
| Legal name | HIGHWAY FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 30 |
| Drivers | 30 |
| Annual mileage | 1,505,231 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (Oct 16, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 19, 2005 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 3, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceMeatU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherGrocery
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 HIGHWAY FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
What does HIGHWAY FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's operating authority allow?
MC545976: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about HIGHWAY FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking HIGHWAY FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1444559. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (610) 865-1133, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC545976, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (610) 865-1133
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHWAY FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC High risk Carrier |
Bethlehem, PA | 2240927 | MC627582 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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