Coach Ed's Bait & Tackle
Schellsburg, PA
DBA: MICHAEL WHITFIELD
Profile data updated Jan 12, 2021 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
FMCSA data ↓
100,000
Power Units
2
Drivers
FMCSA since 2021 (5 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
COACH ED'S BAIT & TACKLE is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 2021. Based in Schellsburg, PA, they operate a fleet of 100,000 power units. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck and Hopper / Grain.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Coach Ed's Bait & Tackle operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 0 | 99,999 | 0 | 99,999 |
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Coach Ed's Bait & Tackle is authorized to transport the following 5 cargo types:
Operations Scope
Driver Information
2
Total Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
1
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by COACH ED'S BAIT & TACKLE
1 truck and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Apr 7, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ram, Norstar Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 1 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 50% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 50% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| Equipment Trailer | 1 |
| 22 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ram | 1 | 50% |
| Norstar Trailers | 1 | 50% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (2 shown)
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
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. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
1
Inspections
24 months
5
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+93.8%)
FMCSA rates vehicles on level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; this carrier has none in the current window, so no rate can be calculated.
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/07/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 5 | 2 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does COACH ED'S BAIT & TACKLE operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, COACH ED'S BAIT & TACKLE is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck and Hopper / Grain.
Is COACH ED'S BAIT & TACKLE's authority currently active?
COACH ED'S BAIT & TACKLE currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has COACH ED'S BAIT & TACKLE been in business?
COACH ED'S BAIT & TACKLE has been registered with the FMCSA since January 2021, making their authority approximately 5 years, 6 months old.
Where is COACH ED'S BAIT & TACKLE located?
COACH ED'S BAIT & TACKLE is physically located at SCHELLSBURG, PA 15559-7327.
Roadside Inspection History 1 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
COACH ED'S BAIT & TACKLE has been inspected 1 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in OH. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 100%) 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 390.19TA — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-07 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 5 | OOS · 2 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 5 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
2 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for COACH ED'S BAIT & TACKLE, of which 2 (100%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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