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Company CheckELLWOOD CITY TRANSIT INC · DOT 278750

294 PORTERSVILLE RD, ELLWOOD CITY, PA, 16117-2415

DOT# 278750 MC# 783129 Ellwood City, Pennsylvania 43 years

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Power Units

Drivers

Crashes (24-Month)

None on file

Insurance

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Inspections

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Public record

5 events tracked · latest Jun 28, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓

Safety & compliance 4

Dec 3, 2024
Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
Dec 3, 2024
Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
Dec 3, 2024
Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
Dec 3, 2024
Clean roadside inspection, no violations.

Insurance 1

Current
No active insurance on file.

Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Contact Details

Phone(724) 752-9701

Fax(724) 752-1170

Email[email protected]

Physical Address294 PORTERSVILLE RD, ELLWOOD CITY, PA, 16117-2415

Mailing Address294 PORTERSVILLE RD, ELLWOOD CITY, PA, 16117-2415

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Carrier OperationC - Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)

DocketMC165594

CommonInactive

ContractNot Active

BrokerNot Active

Operating43 years

Company Overview

ELLWOOD CITY TRANSIT INC is an motor carrier based in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania. The company has been in operation for 43 years, registered with the FMCSA on 09/10/1986. The fleet consists of 26 power units and 25 drivers. With zero crashes across 8 inspections, ELLWOOD CITY TRANSIT INC maintains an excellent safety record. Both driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are below the national average, indicating strong compliance. Insurance coverage of $5,000,000 is on file through LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, ELLWOOD CITY TRANSIT INC has a Trust Score of 65/100 (Good).

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire Passenger Carrier

Drivers

Interstate

Intrastate

CDL

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.

HazMatNo

Safety Summary

Safety RatingNot Rated

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS0.0% avg 20.7%

Insurance

AmountNone on file

Type91X

VerifiedFMCSA · 06/16/2026

CompanyLANCER INSURANCE COMPANY

Policy #BA166377

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeMotor Carrier

Fleet26 units

Drivers25

Operating43 years

MCS-15004/2021

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)0

Fatal0

Injury0

Tow-Away0

Driver Inspections

Total4

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg5.5%

Below National Average

Vehicle Inspections

Total4

Out of Service0

OOS Rate0.0%

National Avg20.7%

Below National Average

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS

2023

4 · 0 OOS —

2024

4 · 0 OOS =

Crashes

No crashes on record.

Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months

Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Dec 2024 — 4 inspections, 0 resulted in out-of-service (0% OOS rate).

Clean — no out-of-service violations in the last 24 months.

Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.

Inspection Records (8)

Date	State	Level	Location	HazMat
12/03/2024	PA	Walk-Around (Level II)	ON JAMISON AVE AT ITS INTERSEC	-
12/03/2024	PA	Walk-Around (Level II)	ON JAMISON AVE AT ITS INTERSEC	-
12/03/2024	PA	Walk-Around (Level II)	ON JAMISON AVE AT ITS INTERSEC	-
12/03/2024	PA	Walk-Around (Level II)	ON JAMISON AVE AT ITS INTERSEC	-
11/02/2023	PA	Walk-Around (Level II)	ON PORTERSVILLE RD 65 FEET EAS	-
11/02/2023	PA	Walk-Around (Level II)	ON PORTERSVILLE RD AT ITS INTE	-
11/02/2023	PA	Walk-Around (Level II)	ON PORTERSVILLE RD AT ITS INTE	-
11/02/2023	PA	Walk-Around (Level II)	ON PORTERSVILLE RD AT ITS INTE	-

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION	60A2UB000047803	$3,000,000	12/03/2006	04/05/2007	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION	60A2UB000047802	$3,000,000	12/03/2005	12/03/2006	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION	60A2UB000047802	$3,000,000	12/03/2005	12/08/2006	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION	60A2UB000047801	$3,000,000	12/03/2004	12/03/2005	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION	60A2UB000047801	$3,000,000	12/03/2004	12/04/2005	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION	60A2UB000047800	$3,000,000	12/03/2003	12/03/2004	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO.	BA820052	$2,000,000	12/03/2003	04/06/2007	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	TIG PREMIER INSURANCE CO.	38806741	$5,000,000	12/03/2002	03/02/2003	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	TIG PREMIER INSURANCE CO.	38806741	$5,000,000	12/03/2001	12/03/2002	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	TIG PREMIER INSURANCE CO.	38806741	$5,000,000	12/03/2000	12/03/2001	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	TIG INSURANCE COMPANY	38806741	$5,000,000	12/03/1999	12/03/2000	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY	CA30291991	$1,000,000	12/03/1998	09/30/1999	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY	UM30234018	$4,000,000	12/03/1998	09/30/1999	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.	BA08709684	$5,000,000	12/03/1997	12/03/1998	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.	1AB 3007 486 1300	$5,000,000	12/03/1995	12/03/1997	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA	MLA2043044	$5,000,000	12/03/1994	12/03/1995	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY	PHPK2608414	$1,000,000	10/01/2023	10/01/2024	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY	PHPK2473459	$1,000,000	10/01/2022	10/01/2023	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY	PHPK2331428	$1,000,000	10/01/2021	10/01/2022	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY	PHPK2039454	$1,000,000	10/01/2019	10/01/2019	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY	PHPK2039454	$1,000,000	10/01/2019	10/01/2021	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY	PHPK1887778	$1,000,000	10/01/2018	10/01/2019	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY	UM 302 340 18	$4,000,000	09/30/1999	12/15/1999	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY	CA 302 91 991	$1,000,000	09/30/1999	12/15/1999	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY	CA 302 91 991	$1,000,000	09/30/1999	12/03/1999	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	TIG PREMIER INSURANCE CO.	38806741	$5,000,000	03/02/2003	12/03/2003	Cancelled

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC165594	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/12/2003	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	12/15/2003
MC165594	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/05/1988	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	12/27/1988
MC165594	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/04/1990	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/08/1991
MC165594	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/04/1989	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	01/11/1990
MC165594	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/03/1995	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/06/1996
MC165594	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	12/03/1993	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	12/20/1993
MC165594	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	11/13/2006	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	12/04/2006
MC165594	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	11/08/2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	12/07/2004
MC165594	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	11/07/2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	12/01/2005
MC165594	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	10/27/1999	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	11/26/1999
MC165594	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	07/13/1993	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	07/27/1993
MC165594	MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	06/03/1983	REVOKED	04/11/2007

No revocation records.

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65/100

Good

NOT VERIFIED

Every carrier starts at 100. We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor below. Verified means all four core requirements pass.

Score breakdown — from 100 to 65

−25

−10

Starts at 100−35 totalFinal 65

No insurance or bond on file−25

MCS-150 update overdue−10

Verification — 4 core requirements

Active operating authority

FMCSA shows the USDOT registration and authority are active.

Authorized for hire

Holds active for-hire (common or contract) authority.

Active insurance on file

FMCSA shows coverage is required for this authority, but no active insurance or surety bond is on file as of 6/16/2026.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

No Unsatisfactory rating on file.

What's lowering this score

-25

No insurance or bond on file FAILS VERIFICATION

FMCSA shows insurance is required but no active insurance or surety bond is currently on file (per the latest FMCSA filing as of 6/16/2026).

-10

MCS-150 update overdue

The required biennial MCS-150 update has not been filed on time (score factor, not a verification failure).

How we calculate the Trust Score

Every company starts at 100

We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor. Verified means all the core requirements for that company's type pass. Nothing is added back — the score is a deduction model built only on public FMCSA data. No pay-to-play, no opinions.

Requirements differ by company type

Each company is judged fairly on its own FMCSA obligations. Anything that doesn't apply shows as a grey N/A — not required — never a penalty.

Carrier (for-hire)

Operating authority, authorized-for-hire, insurance on file, safety rating.

Broker

Broker authority + $75k surety bond (BMC-84/85). MCS-150 not required (no fleet).

Freight forwarder

FF authority + $75k bond + BOC-3. MCS-150 not required (no trucks).

Private carrier

Active USDOT + MCS-150 + safety. No operating authority / for-hire / insurance filing required (hauls its own goods).

Crashes are scaled, not flat

Crash history is proportional. We don't apply a flat penalty — we scale it to (a) crashes per vehicle in the fleet and (b) the share of those crashes that were fatal. So a big, safe fleet barely moves; a small fleet with many (and fatal) crashes takes a large hit.

0 pts deductedscaled by rate & severityup to −28 pts

Low end

50,000 vehicles + 1 crash → ~0 pts. A huge fleet with very few crashes per vehicle is almost untouched.

High end

5 vehicles + 3 crashes incl. fatal → large deduction (near the −28 cap). Many crashes per truck, fatal-heavy.

Mechanics: deduction is capped at 28 points, weighted roughly 60% on crashes-per-vehicle and 40% on the fatal ratio. Zero crashes = zero deduction. If fleet size is unknown, only crash severity can move the score (conservative).

Out-of-service rate vs. the national average

Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are measured against the FMCSA national average, not a flat number. A company only takes the deduction when it sits above the national benchmark — for example “Vehicle OOS 37% vs national avg 20.7%”.

Point reference — the full menu

Every factor and exactly how many points it can remove. Knockout factors (they also fail Verification) are marked.

Factor	Points
USDOT / authority not active with FMCSA knockout	−25
Missing operating authority (when required) knockout	−15
No insurance or surety bond on file (when required) knockout	−25
Unsatisfactory safety rating knockout	−30
Conditional safety rating	−12
MCS-150 biennial update overdue (carriers) knockout	−10
Crashes — rate-adjusted (per-vehicle & fatal share)	0 to −28
Driver OOS rate above national average	−5
Vehicle OOS rate above national average	−5
Very new carrier (under 1 year)	−10
Limited operating history (1-3 years)	−6
Moderate operating history (3-5 years)	−3
Operating history unknown	−3
No public phone number	−3
No public email address	−2

All inputs come from public FMCSA records (operating authority, insurance/bond filings, the SAFER/SMS safety profile, crash & inspection reports). If FMCSA updates a record, the score updates with it. For the full deduction table, see the methodology page.

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Inspection Records (8)

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