WILLIAM A SPENCER JR TRUCKING INC
50-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Watsontown, PA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 849445
- MC
- MC374652
- Based
- Watsontown, PA
- Contact
- 5705381828 · scottycrum@hotmail.com
What this carrier is
WILLIAM A SPENCER JR TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Watsontown, PA. Operating footprint: 50 power units, 49 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC374652 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, fresh produce, and beverages. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Apr 19, 2012).
Fleet composition on file: 38 owned tractors, 185 owned trailers, 12 trip-leased tractors.
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: 1,225 motor carriers operating 50 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 | 48 | 30.14 | 159.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 31 | 16.20 | 191.3% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 4.08 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 70 | 72.91 | 96.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.87 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 50-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 849445: 115 inspections across 9 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 8, 2026 in PA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 41 |
| Hours-of-Service | 31 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 56 |
| Total violations | 131 (19 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 3 reportable crashes . Most recent: Aug 14, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, fresh produce, and beverages on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (185 trailers against 50 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 1,225 peer carriers operating 50 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 78 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 driver OOS, 7 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 131 violations, 3 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 50 power units on file.
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