AURORA OPERATIONS INC
109-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Pittsburgh, PA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 3441156
- MC
- MC1117669
- Based
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Contact
- 8885839506 · regulatory@aurora.tech
What this carrier is
AURORA OPERATIONS INC is a large-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Pittsburgh, PA. Operating footprint: 109 power units, 178 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC1117669 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, building materials, fresh produce, intermodal containers, meat, dry bulk commodities, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products, and other: tools.
Fleet composition on file: 109 owned tractors, 4 owned trailers, 33 term-leased 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: 89 motor carriers operating 109 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Unsafe Driving 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 | 0 | 23.45 | 0.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 11.52 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.11 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.07 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 45.93 | 10.9% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.41 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 109-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 3441156: 79 inspections across 8 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 16, 2026 in TX.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 |
| Total violations | 10 (4 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, building materials, fresh produce, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Tractor-heavy composition with limited trailer pool suggests live-load / live-unload work or reliance on shipper-supplied trailers.
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 89 peer carriers operating 109 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 64 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 10 violations.
- Unsafe Driving is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 109 power units on file.
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