HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/514795-pioneer-transport-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:49 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PIONEER TRANSPORT 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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Phone number shared with 4 other companiesNormal for dispatch services and related companies, but confirm who you are talking to.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average35.9% vs Pennsylvania average 20.9%.
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, (717) 735-0560, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC197249.
- 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) | MC197249 | Primary | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy LDT-AL-000001040 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2024 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
23 of 64 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
0 of 100 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | MO | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Sep 3, 2026 | TX | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | AL | 1 | 3 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | MS | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | FL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | AR | 2 | 6 | Yes |
| Jul 27, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 18, 2026 | GA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 9, 2026 | LA | 1 | 3 | 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
137 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 34 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 162 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 | 116 | 34 | 84.7% | 67.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | 10.9% | 15.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 | 4.4% | 12.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 8 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 5 | 5 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 5 | 2 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 4 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 3 | 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
8 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2026 | Kansas City, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 3, 2026 | Macon, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 5, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Hampton, VA | 0 | 1 |
| May 29, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Rural Lee, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 5, 2025 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 514795 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC197249 |
| Legal name | PIONEER TRANSPORT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 115 |
| Drivers | 100 |
| Annual mileage | 5,251,197 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 16, 2011) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 3, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 11, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersMeatU.S. MailChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherContainers Chassis
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about PIONEER TRANSPORT INC
What does PIONEER TRANSPORT INC's operating authority allow?
MC197249: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about PIONEER TRANSPORT INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking PIONEER TRANSPORT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 514795. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (717) 735-0560, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC197249, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (717) 735-0560
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.
4 companies
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALCON TRANSPORT INC Review Carrier |
Lancaster, PA | 168358 | MC145282 | 120 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| QUAKER TRANSPORT INC Review Carrier |
Lancaster, PA | 619559 | MC287214 | 66 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| QUIKWAY TRANSIT LLC Review Broker |
Lancaster, PA | 2297558 | MC784518 | 1 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| QUAKER TRANSPORTATION INC Review Broker |
Lancaster, PA | 2213595 | MC194724 | — | Active 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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