Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Reading, PA

PENSKE LOGISTICS

2675 MORGANTOWN ROAD · Reading, PA 19607

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(610) 775-6000 Tap to call
  • MC #143308
  • USDOT #268015 USDOT Active
  • 6237
    Power Units
  • 8248
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PENSKE LOGISTICS is a Reading, PA freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 6237 truck(s) in their fleet and 8248 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-143308 and their USDOT number is 268015.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/07/2025 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name PENSKE LOGISTICS LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/07/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 475,506,109 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections California — 241 inspections (past 24 months) California — 241 inspections (past 24 months) California — 241 inspections (past 24 months) California — 241 inspections (past 24 months) California — 241 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 74 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 72 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 72 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 39 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 39 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 35 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 31 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 29 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 29 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 27 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 17 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Nevada — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Massachusetts — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Utah — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 11 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Connecticut — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 8 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 7 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Oregon — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Maine — 6 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Idaho — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Vermont — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Hampshire — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Rhode Island — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 49 states over the past 24 months: CA (241), TN (74), TX (72), MD (40), IL (39), NY (39), AL (35), PA (31), NC (29), NJ (27), WA (27), IN (26), +37 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Reading, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

540 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 11
    Fatal
  • 127
    Injury
  • 312
    Tow
  • 450
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.8 612 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.1 186 Vehicle Maintenance 2.15 993 Drugs / Alcohol 0 2 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.06 50

Inspection Summary

  • 5
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 1
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 250 unique codes

Critical 114

  • 392.3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued OOS×3 SW 10
  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.3-IIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle OOS×1 SW 10
  • 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×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit38× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone23× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting SW 10
  • 392.80(a)Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS154× OOS×151 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak44× OOS×43 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 ATIS29× OOS×28 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed12× OOS×12 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction OOS×7 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×4 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×4 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×3 SW 8
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.95LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TALSTires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth OOS×2 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation 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
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth16× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed SW 8
  • 393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. SW 8
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension OOS×6 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged OOS×3 SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status OOS×1 SW 7
  • 392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.120C-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils transported with eyes crosswise in/on a vehicle with anchor points OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. 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.15× OOS×15 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal11× OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSMSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement under load of the stud nut OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-STLNSteering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed OOS×7 SW 5
  • 383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance OOS×2 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty OOS×1 SW 5
  • 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 vehicle OOS×1 SW 5
  • 172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.36× OOS×34 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit15× OOS×6 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured59× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle10× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo OOS×6 SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDSLI-MT25Coupling - Slider latching fasteners - More than 25% ineffective on either side. OOS×6 SW 3
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit OOS×3 SW 3
  • 393.106B-CCargo - Not immobilized or secured OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.104F4RNo edge protection for tiedowns OOS×1 SW 3
  • 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 content OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B1-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and 1,100 lbs. or less OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.28-BEWBuses - Electrical cable insulation chafed/frayed/damaged/burnt exposing wire OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70(d)No or improper safety chains or cables for full trailer OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak. 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
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate14× OOS×14 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) OOS×8 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub OOS×5 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp34× OOS×4 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking11× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Any disc wheel or rim crack/missing piece of more than 3 inches OOS×2 SW 2
  • 396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken OOS×2 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 24

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit61× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 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, other115× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device17× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane11× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns SW 5
  • 392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane. SW 5
  • 392.2TImproper turns SW 5
  • 392.10A3-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Placard Vehicle SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane SW 5
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit125× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation151× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation24× SW 3
  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction SW 3

Hours of Service 18

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10× 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 Time SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes SW 7
  • 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
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.34A1Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log SW 5
  • 395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours SW 5
  • 395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: SW 5
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status SW 5
  • 395.32BDriver failed to assume or decline unassigned driving time SW 5
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD SW 5
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current SW 5
  • 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 carrier10× SW 3
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 87

  • 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPMEAny of the locking pins are missing or not engaged. SW 7
  • 393.207F-SASMDSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. SW 7
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative19× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative16× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative14× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.10× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6

Hazardous Materials 7

Locations

Physical Address
PENSKE LOGISTICS
2675 MORGANTOWN ROAD
READING, PA 19607
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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