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BIRK TRANSFER INC

360 WHEATLAND AVENUE · Johnstown, PA 15909

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(814) 322-1515 Tap to call
  • MC #142513
  • USDOT #84941 USDOT Active
  • 25
    Power Units
  • 25
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BIRK TRANSFER INC is a Johnstown, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 25 truck(s) in their fleet and 25 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-142513 and their USDOT number is 84941.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/19/2025 · last updated Oct 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/19/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,197,131 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Utilities
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Pennsylvania — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: PA (17), OH (3), NY (1), MN (1), MO (1), IN (1), MI (1). Home base: Johnstown, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.87 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.1 2 Vehicle Maintenance 10.75 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 25
    Total
  • 12
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 29 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 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
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed 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-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 18

  • 393.24C-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly mounted1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 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
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× 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
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× 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
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2

Hours of Service 2

  • 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
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BIRK TRANSFER INC
360 WHEATLAND AVENUE
JOHNSTOWN, PA 15909
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Same phone number 2

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
BIRK TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
Legally RANDAL E BIRK THOMAS A BIRK JR LARRY W BIRK AND JAMES F ROSENBAUM A PARTNERSHIP
Conemaugh, PA
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—1834782219777
BIRK TOWING
Johnstown, PA
USDOT Active Not Authorized48821113109826

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