Usm Trans INC
Pittsburgh, PA
Profile data updated Nov 15, 2024 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
3
Power Units
3
Drivers
FMCSA since 2023 (2 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
USM TRANS INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since November 2023. Based in Pittsburgh, PA, they operate a fleet of 3 power units with 3 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Power Only and Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Usm Trans INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Usm Trans INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 3
Driver Information
3
Total Drivers
3
CDL Drivers
3
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by USM TRANS INC
2 trucks and 4 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Mar 27, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Hyundai Translead Trailers, Freightliner, Wabash Vans. Equipment breakdown: 4 SEMI-TRAILER, 2 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 | 4 | 67% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 33% |
Trailers (4 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 | 4 |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 |
| Wabash | 1 |
| Stoughton | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 4 |
| 53 ft | 4 |
| 2 axles | 4 |
Vehicle makes (5 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 2 | 33% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 17% |
| Wabash Vans | 1 | 17% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 1 | 17% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 17% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (6 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEMP762681 | PA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Mar 2025 |
| 354191Z | ME | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| PB59553 | IN | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| HV15242 | OR | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2024 |
| TEMP | PA | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Sep 2024 |
| PE21351 | IN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2024 |
Plate registrations span 4 states: IN (2) · PA (2) · ME (1) · OR (1)
Recent active vehicles (6 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
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
5
Inspections
24 months
8
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-1.7%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/27/2025 | TN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/13/2024 | LA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/05/2024 | KY | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/25/2024 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/07/2024 | AR | Full | 6 | 1 |
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.
Insurance & Bonding
No active insurance policies found on file for this carrier.
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| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA975980129 | 12/28/2023 | 06/28/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2611912011 | 06/28/2024 | 05/29/2025 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
Of 1 reported crash: 1 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/26/2025 | TN | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Dark — unlit |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does USM TRANS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, USM TRANS INC is inferred to operate: Power Only and Dry Van.
Is USM TRANS INC's authority currently active?
USM TRANS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has USM TRANS INC been in business?
USM TRANS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since November 2023, making their authority approximately 2 years, 8 months old.
Where is USM TRANS INC located?
USM TRANS INC is physically located at PITTSBURGH, PA 15220.
Roadside Inspection History 5 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
USM TRANS INC has been inspected 5 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in AR, OH, KY. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 20%) 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) — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-27 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-12-13 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2024-11-05 | KY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-25 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-07 | AR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 7 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
6 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for USM TRANS INC, of which 1 (17%) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 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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