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Freight Carrier · North East, PA

BARNHART TRANSPORTATION LLC

Name: BARNHART TRANSPORTATION LLC
Address: 9251 WEST MAIN RD, NORTH EAST, PA, 16428, US
Telephone: (814) 347-5254

9251 WEST MAIN RD · North East, PA 16428

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #494758
USDOT #1259891 USDOT Active

167
Power Units
157
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

BARNHART TRANSPORTATION LLC is a North East, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 167 truck(s) in their fleet and 157 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-494758 and their USDOT number is 1259891.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/13/2026 · last updated Jul 6, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/13/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 7,651,478 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Commodities Dry Bulk

Safety Record

42 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
4
Injury
9
Tow
14
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.49 26 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.3 11 Vehicle Maintenance 5.2 62 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.25 5

Inspection Summary

235
Total
141
Clean
94
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 91 unique codes

Critical 28

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak5× OOS×5 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL3× OOS×3 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 ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TBTPTires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× SW 8
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS4× OOS×1 SW 7
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×2 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)2× OOS×2 SW 1
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/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 11

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles2× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
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-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Hours of Service 8

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.34A1Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log1× SW 5
395.24C1I-ELDDFIHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input annotations in ELD when applicable1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 43

393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit3× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.3× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing2× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× 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
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.42A-BMBrake - Missing required brake other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance6× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.87(a)Warning flag required on projecting load1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.51A-NSINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address

BARNHART TRANSPORTATION LLC
9251 WEST MAIN RD
NORTH EAST, PA 16428

Mailing Address

BARNHART TRANSPORTATION LLC
PO BOX 247
HARBORCREEK, PA 16421

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BARNHART TRANSPORTATION LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 91 unique codes

Critical 28

Unsafe Driving 11

Hours of Service 8

Vehicle Maintenance 43

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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Same physical address 1

Same phone number 3

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