Nothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee; follow the checks below. How this works
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, (717) 258-3149, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC287848.
- 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) | MC287848 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TRK4373282 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Jan 1, 2009 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC287848 | — | Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America Policy 106003824 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 29 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
1 of 48 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | US | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 2, 2026 | CA | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 5, 2026 | CT | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 21, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 20, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 11, 2026 | CA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Apr 1, 2026 | 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
12 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 18 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 | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | 67.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 41.7% | 15.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 8.3% | 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 | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3ATIS | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| Lane Restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922LV | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 1 | 0 |
| Brakes - Loose/Missing Jam Nut Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ALJN | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 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
8 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | Silver Run, MD | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 17, 2026 | Croom, MD | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | Hamilton Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 5, 2026 | South Middleton Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | Oshtemo Twp, MI | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | Gunplain Twp, MI | 0 | 2 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Leighton Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 1, 2024 | Oshtemo Twp, MI | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 549021 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC287848 |
| Legal name | ALLEN DISTRIBUTION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Partnership |
| Power units | 95 |
| Drivers | 106 |
| Annual mileage | 5,558,146 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 12, 2001) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 31, 1994 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 14, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesOtherGENERAL FREIGHT
Questions about ALLEN DISTRIBUTION
Is ALLEN DISTRIBUTION a broker or a carrier?
Both. ALLEN DISTRIBUTION 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 ALLEN DISTRIBUTION's operating authority allow?
MC287848: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about ALLEN DISTRIBUTION 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 ALLEN DISTRIBUTION?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 549021. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (717) 258-3149, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC287848, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
Other trucking companies in Carlisle
All in Carlisle →Largest fleets
| Company | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE GIANT COMPANY LLC | 5874 | MC371130 | 225 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| DAILY EXPRESS INC | 10558 | MC117574 | 173 | Active Current · Motus |
| KEEN TRANSPORT INC | 120673 | MC111320 | 144 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| LAHMAR EXPRESS LLC | 2966301 | MC7720 | 100 | Active Current · Motus |
| CLOUSE TRUCKING INC | 5706 | MC174778 | 46 | Active Current · Motus |
| H J TOWING & RECOVERY INC | 1451520 | MC604430 | 40 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| JOHN W GLEIM JR INC | 594903 | MC287541 | 28 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| USMO CARRIERS LLC | 3903544 | MC1438797 | 26 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| JONES ENVIRONMENTAL TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3156964 | MC108486 | 23 | Active Current · Motus |
| DAYNIGHT TRANSPORT LLC | 2582871 | MC904639 | 20 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.