THE YORK GROUP INC
236-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Pittsburgh, PA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 495811
- MC
- MC237930
- Based
- Pittsburgh, PA
- Contact
- 7132498201 · hthornton@matw.com
What this carrier is
THE YORK GROUP INC is a large-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Pittsburgh, PA. Operating footprint: 236 power units, 341 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC237930 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and other: caskets. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Mar 29, 2010).
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: 52 motor carriers operating 235–237 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 57.0% 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 | 55 | 68.56 | 80.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 5 | 8.78 | 57.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 5.11 | 78.3% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 61 | 95.22 | 64.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.33 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 235–237-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 495811: 363 inspections across 35 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 14, 2026 in NV.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 51 |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 9 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 72 |
| Total violations | 141 (17 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 6 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 28, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, and other: caskets 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 52 peer carriers operating 235–237 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 248 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 141 violations, 6 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet mixed-freight carrier running local lanes with 236 power units on file.
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