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GOLDEN KEY EXPRESS LLC

229 LOWLAND RD · Hamburg, PA 19526-8702

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  • MC #978910
  • USDOT #2907620 USDOT Active
  • 34
    Power Units
  • 34
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

GOLDEN KEY EXPRESS LLC is a Hamburg, PA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 34 truck(s) in their fleet and 34 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-978910 and their USDOT number is 2907620.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/18/2025 · last updated Aug 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/18/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,363,586 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Pennsylvania — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Connecticut — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 17 states over the past 24 months: PA (17), TX (11), TN (9), LA (6), AL (2), NY (2), GA (2), KY (2), MS (2), NC (2), MD (2), AR (2), +5 more. Home base: Hamburg, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

21 Severe Violations Updated 5 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.55 19 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.68 20 Vehicle Maintenance 3 11 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.17 1

Inspection Summary

  • 65
    Total
  • 27
    Clean
  • 38
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 52 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain5× OOS×2 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
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5

Unsafe Driving 12

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1
  • 392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 17

  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× SW 5
  • 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time1× SW 5
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.3× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 12

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53BMANAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters1× SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
GOLDEN KEY EXPRESS LLC
229 LOWLAND RD
HAMBURG, PA 19526-8702
Mailing Address
GOLDEN KEY EXPRESS LLC
PO BOX 416
FOGELSVILLE, PA 18051

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