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Bonsell Logging

Tyrone, PA

DOT# 2185798 | Est. 2011 (14 yrs)
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Trust Score

Limited History

FMCSA data ↓

2

Power Units

1

Drivers

Est. 2011 (14 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

BONSELL LOGGING is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since August 2011. Based in TYRONE, PA, They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Power Only and Box Truck.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Bonsell Logging operates the following equipment types:

Flatbed Power Only Box Truck

Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Trucks 1 0 0 1
Tractors 1 0 0 1

Fleet Size Classification: 2 Trucks

Authorized Cargo Types

Bonsell Logging is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:

Logs/Poles/Beams

Operations Scope

Intrastate (within 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 1

MCS-150 Mileage: 17,000 miles (2019)

Driver Information

1

Total Drivers

1

CDL Drivers

1

Intrastate Drivers

Vehicles Operated by BONSELL LOGGING

1 truck identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Dec 23, 2025.

What this fleet looks like

This fleet runs primarily International equipment. Critical out-of-service rate. More than 1 in 4 inspections is finding park-it issues. FMCSA intervention is likely. No open NHTSA recalls identified on vehicles in this fleet. (Last cross-reference: Jul 2026.) Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.

Trucks
1
Avg age
OOS (24 mo)
1
Open recalls
0
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
Vehicle type Count Share
STRAIGHT TRUCK 1 100%
Vehicle makes (1 brand on record)
Make Vehicles Share
International 1 100%
License plates on file (1 shown)
Plate State Vehicle Inspections Last seen
YVF3164 PA INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK 2 Dec 2025
Recent active vehicles (1 shown)
1HTXRAST21J002378 STRAIGHT TRUCK
2001 International DF597
Caterpillar C-15 (Export) engine · Class 8
Last seen Dec 2025 · 2 insp · 1 OOS

Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.

Dispatch Services in PA

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Safety Performance

D

Below Average

Above average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

2

Inspections

24 months

5

Violations

Total found

1

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Nat'l avg: 7.3%

✓ Better than national average (-7.3%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0%
Nat'l avg: 21.5%

✗ Worse than national average (+28.5%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
12/23/2025 PA Walk-Around 5 1
03/27/2025 PA Walk-Around 0

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

5 Total Violations 2 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
1
0.5 violations per inspection 0 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
4
2 violations per inspection 1 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 50.0% (1 / 2)

Is Bonsell Logging Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check

A quick, plain-English check of whether this carrier looks safe and legitimate to hire — based on public FMCSA and U.S. Treasury records. It's a screening aid, not a guarantee; always confirm on the official FMCSA SAFER site.

Our read on this carrier
Looks Legitimate
We didn't find any major fraud or legitimacy red flags for this carrier in public FMCSA and Treasury data.
Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.

These checks use public U.S. government records — the carrier's license status, safety-inspection and crash history, ownership links, and the U.S. Treasury sanctions list — refreshed automatically. A flag doesn't prove wrongdoing; it's a prompt to verify before you do business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does BONSELL LOGGING operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BONSELL LOGGING is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Power Only and Box Truck.

Is BONSELL LOGGING's authority currently active?

BONSELL LOGGING currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has BONSELL LOGGING been in business?

BONSELL LOGGING has been registered with the FMCSA since August 2011, making their authority approximately 14 years, 10 months old.

Where is BONSELL LOGGING located?

BONSELL LOGGING is physically located at 3253 SOUTH 4TH ST, TYRONE, PA 16686.

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How does a fleet like BONSELL LOGGING find qualified CDL drivers to hire in PA?

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How do I verify a freight broker before hauling for them?

Before booking a load with any broker, verify: (1) active MC broker authority on FMCSA SAFER, (2) active BMC-84 surety bond or BMC-85 trust fund on FMCSA L&I, (3) double-brokering history via broker-credit reports, (4) days-to-pay reputation through carrier forums. O Trucking maintains an FMCSA-licensed broker directory with PA-based brokers — see our broker directory for PA.

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Carrier Trust Score

Limited History

Insufficient FMCSA history to score — how scoring works →

Limited FMCSA history — verify directly Active operating authority No reportable crashes (24 mo) Limited inspection history

Roadside Inspection History 2 records

Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.

What this means

BONSELL LOGGING has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in PA. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 50%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.16-D — 1 times in this window.

Severity
Drive on Out-of-service rate
Date State Level Violations OOS
2025-12-23 PA Level 2 · Walk-around 5 OOS · 1
2025-03-27 PA Level 2 · Walk-around 0

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