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LION COUNTRY AUTOMOTIVE

45 E HALE ST · Lewistown, PA 17044

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  • MC #105340
  • USDOT #2104211 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

LION COUNTRY AUTOMOTIVE is a Lewistown, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-105340 and their USDOT number is 2104211.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/01/2025 · last updated Aug 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name JOHN H AITKIN JR
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/01/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 100,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Machinery, Large Objects

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Pennsylvania — 6 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: PA (6). Home base: Lewistown, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated 6 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 5.69 5 Drugs / Alcohol 1.84 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.69 2

Inspection Summary

  • 6
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 5
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 393.17(b)No/defective towaway lamps on rear unit1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.71(h)(10)No or Improper safety chains for towbar1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.71H10-CDDSDNSCoupling - Driveaway, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 3

  • 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
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
LION COUNTRY AUTOMOTIVE
45 E HALE ST
LEWISTOWN, PA 17044
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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