Karchner Logistics Safety Record
DOT# 1542615 · Hazleton, PA 18202 · 5705790234
Legal name: Karchner Warehousing Logistics Company
Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 01/14/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 27/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Karchner Logistics (DOT# 1542615) in Hazleton, Pennsylvania has 18 inspections on record with 17 violations and a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 17 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 18 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/14/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/27/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/15/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/29/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 06/04/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 04/18/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/31/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/14/2025 | PA | 0 | 1 |
| 02/17/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/13/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-JUN-24 | PA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17-NOV-25 | PA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Travelers Indemnity Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.