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FIRST ROUND CARGO EXPRESS INC

1605 VALLEY FORGE RD · Allentown, PA 18104

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  • MC #945362
  • USDOT #2829870 USDOT Active
  • 8
    Power Units
  • 8
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FIRST ROUND CARGO EXPRESS INC is a Allentown, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 8 truck(s) in their fleet and 8 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-945362 and their USDOT number is 2829870.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/17/2025 · last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/17/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 500,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Fresh Produce
  • Intermodal Containers
  • U.S. Mail
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Utilities
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections New Jersey — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 4 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: NJ (5), PA (4), SC (1). Home base: Allentown, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Oct 11, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.66 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 5.6 2 Vehicle Maintenance 18.33 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 10
    Total
  • 2
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 33 unique codes

Critical 12

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
FIRST ROUND CARGO EXPRESS INC
1605 VALLEY FORGE RD
ALLENTOWN, PA 18104
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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