VOLPE DEDICATED INC
30-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Stowe, PA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1794104
- MC
- MC653058
- Based
- Stowe, PA
- Contact
- 6106300700 · operations@volpededicated.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, liquids and gases, intermodal containers, chemicals, refrigerated food, beverages, and paper products, VOLPE DEDICATED INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier from Stowe, PA. 30 power units, 26 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC653058 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 30 owned tractors, 146 owned trailers.
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: 2,913 motor carriers operating 30 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Controlled Substances/Alcohol at 0.0% 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 | 11 | 21.50 | 51.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 7 | 9.65 | 72.5% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2.40 | 83.3% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 54.36 | 99.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 1 | 0.66 | 150.6% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 30-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1794104: 85 inspections across 8 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 2, 2026 in MD.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12 |
| Hours-of-Service | 15 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 62 |
| Hazmat | 2 |
| Total violations | 93 (16 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 3 with reported injuries . Most recent: Dec 3, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (146 trailers against 30 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
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 2,913 peer carriers operating 30 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 56 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 8 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 93 violations, 5 reportable crashes.
- Controlled Substances/Alcohol is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 30 power units on file.
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