Pitt Ohio Express LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
DBA: PITT OHIO
Profile data updated Jul 25, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Caution
FMCSA data ↓
1,465
Power Units
1,858
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, they operate a fleet of 1,465 power units with 1,858 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Intermodal, Oilfield / Heavy, Box Truck, Passenger and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Pitt Ohio Express LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 379 | 0 | 0 | 379 |
| Tractors | 1,086 | 0 | 0 | 1,086 |
| Trailers | 2,399 | 0 | 0 | 2,399 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Pitt Ohio Express LLC is authorized to transport the following 16 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1,858
MCS-150 Mileage: 102,723,393 miles (2025)
Driver Information
1,858
Total Drivers
1,858
CDL Drivers
1,858
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC
752 trucks and 617 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc), Mack, Freightliner. Equipment breakdown: 613 SEMI-TRAILER, 457 TRUCK TRACTOR, 293 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is 9.3% — about 1 in 8 inspections finds something serious enough to park the truck. Worth asking the carrier about their preventive-maintenance program. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (6 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 613 | 45% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 457 | 33% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 293 | 21% |
| FULL TRAILER | 4 | 0% |
| SCHOOL BUS | 1 | 0% |
| OTHER | 1 | 0% |
Trailers (617 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 | 613 |
| Full Trailer | 4 |
| Vanguard National | 327 |
| Hyundai Translead | 93 |
| Wabash | 40 |
| Vngi | 33 |
| Unpublishe | 27 |
| Vangu | 21 |
| Vanguard | 12 |
| Vang | 10 |
| Great Dane | 9 |
| Unknown | 7 |
| Vntc | 6 |
| Vanguard N | 5 |
| Kentucky | 3 |
| Cimc Vehic | 2 |
| Trlr | 2 |
Vehicle makes (15 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 322 | 32% |
| Mack | 281 | 28% |
| Freightliner | 260 | 26% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 68 | 7% |
| Wabash Vans | 29 | 3% |
| Hino | 19 | 2% |
| Peterbilt | 6 | 1% |
| Kentucky | 4 | 0% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 3 | 0% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 2 | 0% |
| International | 2 | 0% |
| GMC | 1 | 0% |
| Dukane Precast | 1 | 0% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 1 | 0% |
| King Of The Road | 1 | 0% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3699721 | IN | Frtv STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | May 2026 |
| 2793302 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | May 2026 |
| PB95612 | IN | Vanguard National SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | May 2026 |
| 2872449 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| PC45463 | IN | Vanguard National SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 2872450 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3699742 | IN | Mack Truck TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3498235 | IN | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3699745 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3312826 | IN | Mack Truck TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 2745884 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 2872310 | IN | Mack Truck TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| PA66913 | IN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3834004 | IN | Hino TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| PD17105 | IN | Vanguard SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3699810 | IN | Frtv TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 2872409 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3498238 | IN | Hino STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3498406 | IN | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 2745727 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 12 states: IN (1070) · PA (178) · IL (99) · OH (10) · ME (4) · MD (2) · NJ (1) · NY (1) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 1,369)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
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
1,359
Inspections
24 months
592
Violations
Total found
125
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-12.8%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2026 | NJ | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | DC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/18/2026 | MI | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/17/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | NJ | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | VA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | PA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | VA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | NJ | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 8 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 1,359 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
106
Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
43
Injuries
104
Tow-Aways
106 FMCSA-recordable · 7 hazmat-involved
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/13/2026 | OH | KIRKWOOD (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 07/09/2026 | OH | CINCINNATI, OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/30/2026 | OH | FRANKLIN (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 06/17/2026 | OH | WAYNE (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/03/2026 | IN | NEW SALISBURY, IN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/28/2026 | NJ | WARREN, NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 05/20/2026 | IN | NORTH VERNON, IN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/06/2026 | OH | UNION (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/06/2026 | IN | INDIANAPOLIS, IN | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/24/2026 | PA | COLLEGE TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/10/2026 | OH | HARMONY (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 04/09/2026 | MD | EDGEWOOD, MD | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/06/2026 | PA | MILL CREEK TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/27/2026 | PA | JUNIATA TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/27/2026 | PA | WEST PENN TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/26/2026 | PA | MIDDLESEX TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/17/2026 | KY | COVINGTON, KY | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 03/17/2026 | VA | PETERSBURG, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/16/2026 | OH | JEFFERSON (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 03/16/2026 | NJ | WATERFORD TWP, NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 03/02/2026 | VA | SPOTSYLVANIA, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/02/2026 | PA | WEST LEBANON TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 02/17/2026 | PA | UPPER MACUNGIE TOWNSHIP, PA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/07/2026 | CT | EAST HARTFORD, CT | 1 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/04/2026 | IN | HUNTERTOWN, IN | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Showing 25 of 106 crash records.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Car Hauler, Intermodal, Oilfield / Heavy, Box Truck, Passenger and Doubles/Triples.
Is PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC's authority currently active?
PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC been in business?
PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC located?
PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC is physically located at 15 27TH STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA 15222.
Roadside Inspection History 1,359 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC has been inspected 1,359 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in PA, OH, MD. Out of these, 106 inspections (about 8%) 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 393.47E (Clamp/brake out of adjustment) — 33 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | NJ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | DC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-18 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-17 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | NJ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | NJ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 8 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | NJ | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | MI | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | NJ | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | IN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Showing 25 of 1,359 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), PITT OHIO EXPRESS LLC was cited for 475 violations, of which 123 (26%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 370 | 103 |
| Unsafe Driving | 65 | 0 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 32 | 17 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
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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Successor Entities
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (4)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (4)
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