CURTZE TRANSPORTATION INC
138-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Erie, PA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1480997
- MC
- MC552555
- Based
- Erie, PA
- Contact
- 8144522281 · jcook@curtze.com
What this carrier is
CURTZE TRANSPORTATION INC is a large-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Erie, PA. Operating footprint: 138 power units, 86 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC552555 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, meat, refrigerated food, and paper products.
Fleet composition on file: 56 owned trucks, 59 owned tractors, 64 owned trailers, 11 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 73 motor carriers operating 138 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 9.6% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 31 | 37.24 | 83.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 | 10.40 | 9.6% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1.69 | 59.2% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 89 | 75.29 | 118.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 4 | 2.29 | 174.8% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 138-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, and Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1480997: 214 inspections across 7 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 6, 2026 in PA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 45 |
| Hours-of-Service | 5 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 80 |
| Hazmat | 7 |
| Total violations | 142 (17 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 6 reportable crashes , 3 with reported injuries . Most recent: Feb 5, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs regional lanes, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, meat, refrigerated food, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 73 peer carriers operating 138 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 125 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 142 violations, 6 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 9.6% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running regional lanes with 138 power units on file.
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