HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2425836-first-launch-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 02:05 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
FIRST LAUNCH LLC
Doing business as JUNK KING OF PITTSBURGH
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 5 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (412) 953-7642, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC835870.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 8 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
0 of 9 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | PA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | PA | 1 | 6 | No |
| Feb 17, 2026 | PA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jan 15, 2026 | PA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Dec 18, 2025 | PA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Nov 12, 2025 | PA | 1 | 2 | No |
| May 29, 2025 | PA | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Mar 5, 2025 | PA | 1 | 2 | No |
| Dec 16, 2024 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 99,838 vehicle and 169,435 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
16 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 21 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | 2 | 81.3% | 67.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | 12.5% | 4.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 6.3% | 15.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 2 | 2 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141AMCPC | 1 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV while in violation of state medical certification regulations Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 3922MCSR | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LLPL | 1 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2425836 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC835870 |
| Legal name | FIRST LAUNCH LLC |
| DBA name | JUNK KING OF PITTSBURGH |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 250,000 (2019) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 31, 2013 · 13 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 21, 2020 |
Cargo carried
Garbage/Refuse
Questions about FIRST LAUNCH LLC
What does FIRST LAUNCH LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for FIRST LAUNCH LLC (MC835870), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about FIRST LAUNCH LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe. The MCS-150 was last updated Dec 21, 2020, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking FIRST LAUNCH LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2425836. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (412) 953-7642, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC835870, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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