Delaware Valley Contractors INC Safety Record

DOT# 525249 · Reading, PA 19601 · 6103726511

B

Good safety record — scored 22/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/26/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Delaware Valley Contractors INC (DOT# 525249) in Reading, Pennsylvania has 68 inspections on record with 95 violations and a 19.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

68 Inspections
19.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
19 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 19.1%
Carrier: 19.1% (13 of 68) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 4.4%
Carrier: 4.4% (3 of 68) National: 6.4%
38% OOS rate better than 38% of carriers in Pennsylvania
27% crash rate better than 27% 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.

95 total violations across 68 inspections
16 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
42
Unsafe Driving
45
Hours of Service
1
Driver Fitness
5
Hazardous Materials
1
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 4 states: MD, NJ, OH, PA
Level 1: 11 (16%) Level 2: 18 (26%) Level 3: 39 (57%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/26/2026 PA 3 0 0
02/17/2026 PA 3 0 0
02/10/2026 PA 3 0 0
02/10/2026 PA 3 0 0
02/05/2026 PA 3 0 0
12/09/2025 OH 2 1 0
11/25/2025 PA 3 0 0
11/19/2025 NJ 3 0 0
11/13/2025 OH 2 0 0
10/27/2025 MD 2 1 0
1 injury crash
22-MAY-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
22-MAY-24 PA 0 1 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 MC264662
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Key Risk Insurance Company $1,000 11/01/2025

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 19
Drivers 18
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 05/26/1993
MCS-150 Filed 20260112 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 974,532
Address 1440 Carbon St, Reading, PA 19601