Freight Carrier/broker · Scranton, PA

BOLUS FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

700 N KEYSER AVE · Scranton, PA 18504

Authorized: Property
(570) 342-1903 Tap to call
  • MC #63838
  • USDOT #38073 USDOT Active
  • 125
    Power Units
  • 109
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BOLUS FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is a Scranton, PA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 125 truck(s) in their fleet and 109 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-63838 and their USDOT number is 38073.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/29/2025 · last updated May 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/29/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 8,416,522 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Building Materials
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: NY (129), PA (43), MD (9), NJ (9), CT (8), VT (7), OH (6), MI (1), MA (1). Home base: Scranton, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

33 Severe Violations Updated 3 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.56 18 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.17 13 Vehicle Maintenance 3.01 57 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 1 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.22 5

Inspection Summary

  • 213
    Total
  • 129
    Clean
  • 84
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 68 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS13× OOS×13 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged OOS×2 SW 7
  • 395.8E1-HOSPVIDOOSHOS (Passenger) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.7A-UOCUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.205A-WRDCWheel/Rim - Disc wheel cracked more than 3 inches OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 11

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 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 Time 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
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number SW 1
  • 395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) 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. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 10

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.16Failing 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device SW 5
  • 392.71A-DDriver - Using or equipping a CMV with a radar detector SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway SW 1
  • 392.60A-DDriver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 30

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199810× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit SW 4
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system 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 wear SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size SW 2
  • 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
BOLUS FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
700 N KEYSER AVE
SCRANTON, PA 18504
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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