Austins Auto Service Safety Record

DOT# 2349218 · Bethlehem, PA 18018 · 6108665440

A

Excellent safety record — scored 7/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 02/24/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Austins Auto Service (DOT# 2349218) in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania has 22 inspections on record with 22 violations and a 4.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

22 Inspections
4.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
6 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 4.5%
Carrier: 4.5% (1 of 22) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 4.5%
Carrier: 4.5% (1 of 22) National: 6.4%
66% OOS rate better than 66% of carriers in Pennsylvania
34% crash rate better than 34% of carriers in Pennsylvania

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.

22 total violations across 22 inspections
2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (9%)
Vehicle Maintenance
16
Unsafe Driving
5
Driver Fitness
1

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.

Level 1: 19 (86%) Level 3: 3 (14%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/24/2026 PA 3 0 1
02/16/2026 PA 1 0 0
02/16/2026 PA 1 0 0
02/16/2026 PA 1 0 0
02/16/2026 PA 1 0 0
02/16/2026 PA 1 0 0
02/16/2026 PA 1 0 0
07/29/2025 PA 3 0 0
02/03/2025 PA 1 0 0
02/03/2025 PA 1 0 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC1126578
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Erie Insurance Exchange $1,000 06/29/2020

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.

Power Units 6
Drivers 6
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 10/10/2012
MCS-150 Filed 20260217 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 108,000
Address 1843 West Broad Street, Bethlehem, PA 18018