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Freight Carrier · Hazleton, PA

JOA LOGISTICS INC

Name: JOA LOGISTICS INC
Address: 645 LINCOLN ST, HAZLETON, PA, 18201, US
Telephone: (570) 578-5752

645 LINCOLN ST · Hazleton, PA 18201

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1353148
USDOT #3780523 USDOT Active

4
Power Units
5
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

JOA LOGISTICS INC is a Hazleton, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 4 truck(s) in their fleet and 5 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1353148 and their USDOT number is 3780523.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/10/2026 · last updated Jun 16, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/10/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 171,694 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: PA (9), US (2), CT (1), NJ (1). Home base: Hazleton, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.4 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.73 3 Vehicle Maintenance 12.23 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.21 1

Inspection Summary

13
Total
2
Clean
11
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 44 unique codes

Critical 8

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
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

Unsafe Driving 2

392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5

Hours of Service 5

395.8E-HOSPCDOOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain1× SW 7
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 official2× 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.1× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 28

393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.2× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× 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 wear1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× 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.1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.11(b)(2)Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries1× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

JOA LOGISTICS INC
645 LINCOLN ST
HAZLETON, PA 18201

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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