PITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC
25-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Belle Vernon, PA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 88361
- MC
- MC4242
- Based
- Belle Vernon, PA
- Contact
- 7249292220 · fran@pfep.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, and beverages, PITTSBURGH-FAYETTE EXPRESS INC operates as a small-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator from Belle Vernon, PA. 25 power units, 30 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC4242 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Dec 12, 1989).
Fleet composition on file: 21 owned tractors, 40 owned trailers, 4 term-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: 3,822 motor carriers operating 25 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 | 13 | 17.62 | 73.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 | 8.98 | 44.5% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.18 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 33 | 46.79 | 70.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.46 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 25-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 88361: 60 inspections across 11 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 30, 2026 in PA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 |
| Total violations | 33 (5 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 3 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 22, 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 a small fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (40 trailers against 25 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 3,822 peer carriers operating 25 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 42 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (4 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 33 violations, 3 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running regional lanes with 25 power units on file.
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