Freight Carrier/broker · Pittsburgh, PA

PITT OHIO

15 27TH STREET · Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Authorized: Property
(412) 232-3015 Tap to call
  • MC #30136
  • USDOT #190180 USDOT Active
  • 1465
    Power Units
  • 1858
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PITT OHIO is a Pittsburgh, PA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 1465 truck(s) in their fleet and 1858 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-30136 and their USDOT number is 190180.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/21/2026 · last updated May 9, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/21/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 102,723,393 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Driveaway/Towaway
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Chemicals
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction
  • Water Well

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 17 states over the past 24 months: PA (191), OH (170), MD (147), NJ (134), NY (72), MI (57), WV (46), IN (43), US (36), VA (34), KY (29), DE (13), +5 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 56 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 10% 23.4% Driver 0.3% 6.7% Hazmat 2.2% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 2
    Fatal
  • 33
    Injury
  • 70
    Tow
  • 105
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.47 65 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.01 5 Vehicle Maintenance 1.66 244 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.01 2

Inspection Summary

  • 1
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 320
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 143 unique codes

Critical 48

  • 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation OOS×6 SW 10
  • 173.24B1-HMNBPHM (Non-Bulk Packaging) -HM/DG leaking in or from a package OOS×1 SW 10
  • 177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS16× OOS×16 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 ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.51A-SINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on22× OOS×22 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a hazard class are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages OOS×4 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNPHM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages OOS×2 SW 5
  • 177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6HM (Placarding) - Any of the required placards for a hazard class are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages. OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×1 SW 5
  • 177.823(a)No placards/markings when required OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.10× OOS×8 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSADAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCBD-SADrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Brake - Smoking OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.52A-BInsufficient Braking Force as a Percentage of Gross Vehicle Weight or Gross Combination Weight OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain: OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJMDriveline/Driveshaft - Any independent vertical movement between opposing yoke ends greater than 1/8 inch, with hand pressure only. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition. OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp11× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking 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 certificate OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.100(c)Failure to prevent cargo shifting OOS×2 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination19× OOS×19 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 14

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 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, other13× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit11× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation11× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 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. 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. SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 68

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative10× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative10× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted SW 6
  • 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit SW 6
  • 393.9B-LFTSOLighting - Front - Turn signal - obscured SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt28× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection18× 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 wear15× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured13× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199813× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4

Hazardous Materials 9

Locations

Physical Address
PITT OHIO
15 27TH STREET
PITTSBURGH, PA 15222
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map