MAXIM CRANE WORKS LP
1,227-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Canonsburg, PA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 343050
- MC
- MC266643
- Based
- Canonsburg, PA
- Contact
- 4125040200 · twagner@maximcrane.com
What this carrier is
With 1,227 power units and 1,313 drivers on file, MAXIM CRANE WORKS LP is an enterprise-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator operating out of Canonsburg, PA. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC266643 authority. FMCSA lists Machinery, large objects as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Mar 28, 2001).
Fleet composition on file: 923 owned trucks, 304 owned tractors, 2,031 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: 28 motor carriers operating 1,207–1,260 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Unsafe Driving at 55.9% of peer cohort average — below norm and a contributor to the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 200 | 357.50 | 55.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 31 | 41.50 | 74.7% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 16 | 13.00 | 123.1% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 274 | 425.00 | 64.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 6 | 3.00 | 200.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 1,207–1,260-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 343050: 483 inspections across 40 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 15, 2026 in CA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 188 |
| Hours-of-Service | 27 |
| Driver Fitness | 8 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 206 |
| Hazmat | 2 |
| Total violations | 447 (97 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 14 reportable crashes , 6 with reported injuries , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Mar 11, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at an enterprise fleet scale, with machinery, large objects on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (2,031 trailers against 304 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 28 peer carriers operating 1,207–1,260 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 345 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (9 driver OOS, 39 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 447 violations, 14 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 200.0% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as an enterprise-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running regional lanes with 1,227 power units on file.
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