HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/213512-fox-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:43 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
FOX TRANSPORTATION INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC161209
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing.
- No broker bond or trust fund on fileBrokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (BMC-84 or BMC-85) on file.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (570) 668-4189, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC161209.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC161209 | — | Federal Insurance Company Policy 6626253 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Apr 1, 2004 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC161209 | Primary | Berkley Casualty Company Policy 6533847 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Apr 1, 2026 | 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
3 of 12 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
0 of 25 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | US | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | PA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | PA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 7, 2026 | PA | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 26, 2026 | PA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| May 18, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 21, 2026 | NJ | 2 | 0 | No |
| Nov 26, 2025 | PA | 3 | 2 | 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
18 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 27 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 | 13 | 5 | 72.2% | 67.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 22.2% | 15.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 5.6% | 12.1% |
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 | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Coupling - A repair weld is cracked. Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39370B1ICDRW | 1 | 1 |
| Fuel - Dripping leak. Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1F | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCFSBD | 1 | 0 |
| Rear Impact Guards - Trailers and semitrailers manufactured on or after January 26 1998 inadequate or missing. Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39386A1RIG | 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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2026 | Upper Macungie Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Butler Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 11, 2025 | Oxford Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
| May 14, 2025 | Bethlehem, PA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 213512 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC161209 |
| Legal name | FOX TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 31 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 1,883,952 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 6, 1996) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 3, 1982 · 44 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC161209: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC161209: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about FOX TRANSPORTATION INC
Is FOX TRANSPORTATION INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. FOX TRANSPORTATION INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does FOX TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC161209: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about FOX TRANSPORTATION 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 FOX TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 213512. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (570) 668-4189, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC161209, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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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