WEST PENN DIESEL & REFRIGERATION INC
35-unit auto hauler based in Shelocta, PA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 651504
- MC
- MC302120
- Based
- Shelocta, PA
- Contact
- 7243545188 · rick@gowpd.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, driveaway/towaway, building materials, grain, feed, hay, beverages, paper products, farm supplies, construction materials, and other: automotive glass, WEST PENN DIESEL & REFRIGERATION INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler from Shelocta, PA. 35 power units, 34 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC302120 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 35 owned tractors, 66 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: 1,692 motor carriers operating 35 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness 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 | 45 | 23.56 | 191.0% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 17 | 10.56 | 160.9% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.41 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 55.81 | 80.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 2 | 0.68 | 292.9% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 35-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving and Hours-of-Service.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 651504: 116 inspections across 12 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 16, 2026 in MD.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 33 |
| Hours-of-Service | 11 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 |
| Hazmat | 1 |
| Total violations | 75 (22 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 6 reportable crashes , 4 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jun 10, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, driveaway/towaway, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (66 trailers against 35 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 1,692 peer carriers operating 35 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 88 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 driver OOS, 16 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 75 violations, 6 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 292.9% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler running over-the-road lanes with 35 power units on file.
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