Bolus Freight Systems INC Safety Record

DOT# 38073 · Scranton, PA 18504 · 5703421903

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/19/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Bolus Freight Systems INC (DOT# 38073) in Scranton, Pennsylvania has 319 inspections on record with 266 violations and a 12.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

319 Inspections
12.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
125 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 12.2%
Carrier: 12.2% (39 of 319) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.9%
Carrier: 1.9% (6 of 319) National: 6.4%
52% OOS rate better than 52% of carriers in Pennsylvania
32% crash rate better than 32% 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.

266 total violations across 319 inspections
45 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
142
Unsafe Driving
75
Hours of Service
43
Driver Fitness
5
Other
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.

Inspected across 11 states
Level 1: 42 (13%) Level 2: 157 (49%) Level 3: 120 (38%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/19/2026 PA 3 0 0
03/19/2026 MI 2 0 0
03/17/2026 NY 3 0 0
03/16/2026 PA 3 0 0
02/25/2026 MD 1 0 0
02/19/2026 PA 3 0 0
02/18/2026 NY 2 0 0
02/12/2026 PA 2 0 0
02/12/2026 PA 3 0 0
02/12/2026 NY 2 0 0
1 injury crash
20-MAR-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
20-MAR-25 PA 0 0 0
11-JUN-24 PA 0 1 0
02-JUL-24 MA 0 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 MC063838
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Arch Insurance Company $1,000 08/01/2025
CARGO Federal Insurance Co. N/A 09/17/2014
SURETY Suretec Insurance Company N/A 10/01/2024

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 125
Drivers 109
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20250129 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 8,416,522
Address 700 N Keyser Ave, Scranton, PA 18504