MCGANN & CHESTER LLC
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7 events tracked · latest Jun 28, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓- May 19, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- May 4, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Apr 17, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Mar 23, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Mar 17, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Nov 2, 2024Crash reported (no fatalities).
- CurrentActive insurance on file through QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION ($1,000).
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| Company | DOT | Phone | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| MCGANN & CHESTER LLC this company | 279905 | (412) 381-9400 | Active |
| RICK PALLONE | 615676 | (412) 390-0235 | Inactive |
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Company Overview
MCGANN & CHESTER LLC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The company has been in operation for 32 years, registered with the FMCSA on 10/10/1986. The fleet consists of 61 power units and 43 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 1,975,130 miles (2023). The carrier transports General Freight, Metal; Sheets, Coils, Rolls, Motor Vehicles and 9 other categories. 3 crashes have been reported with no fatalities. A total of 52 inspections are on file. Both driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are below the national average, indicating strong compliance. The carrier holds a Satisfactory safety rating from the FMCSA. Insurance coverage of $1,000,000 is on file through MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY. Active operating authorities include Common, Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, MCGANN & CHESTER LLC has a Trust Score of 99/100 (Excellent).
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Mileage
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Equipment
No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.
Safety Summary
Insurance
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Safety & Inspection Data
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.
Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months
Live FMCSA roadside inspections through May 2026 — 35 inspections, 2 resulted in out-of-service (5.7% OOS rate).
Crash Records (3)
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2025 | CORAOPOLIS | PA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 11/02/2024 | PITTSBURGH CITY | PA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 05/23/2024 | JEFFERSON HILLS BOROUGH | PA | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
20 roadside violations across 35 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.
Inspection Records (51)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2026 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | PLAIN GROVE TWP PA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 05/04/2026 ▼ | PA | Walk-Around (Level II) | AMWELL TWP PA | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 04/17/2026 ▼ | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | YOUNGSTOWN OH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/23/2026 | VT | Driver-Only (Level III) | VT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/14/2026 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | NEW CASTLE PA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 01/13/2026 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I79 NB MM 134 DEER CREEK TWP - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 12/17/2025 | PA | Full (Level I) | PITTSBURGH PA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 11/26/2025 | PA | Full (Level I) | PITTSBURGH PA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 11/14/2025 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 11/12/2025 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | FORT LITTLETON PA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 10/13/2025 ▼ | MD | Walk-Around (Level II) | FROSTBURG MD | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 09/30/2025 ▼ | PA | Walk-Around (Level II) | SR 119 NB YOUNG TWP - RUNAWAY | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - |
| 09/23/2025 | PA | Full (Level I) | PITTSBURGH PA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/27/2025 | PA | Full (Level I) | 350 STANHOPE STREET, PITTSBURG | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/27/2025 | PA | Full (Level I) | PITTSBURGH PA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 06/03/2025 | PA | Full (Level I) | PITTSBURGH PA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 05/09/2025 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | PLEASANT HILLS PA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 04/23/2025 ▼ | PA | Walk-Around (Level II) | I80 WB MM 194 GREENE TWP - WES | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - |
| 04/17/2025 ▼ | TN | Driver-Only (Level III) | US HIGHWAY 27 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/21/2025 ▼ | MD | Walk-Around (Level II) | FINZEL SCALE HOUSE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 03/06/2025 | VT | Driver-Only (Level III) | BENNINGTON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 01/27/2025 ▼ | PA | Walk-Around (Level II) | I80 EB MM 194 GREENE TWP - EAS | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 2 | - |
| 01/15/2025 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 12/23/2024 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 12/09/2024 | PA | Full (Level I) | SOUTH PARK TOWNSHIP PA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 09/30/2024 | PA | Walk-Around (Level II) | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 09/23/2024 | OH | Driver-Only (Level III) | ROADSIDE | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 09/17/2024 | PA | Walk-Around (Level II) | I79 SB MM 80.5 CRANBERRY TWP - | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 08/21/2024 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | PITTSBURGH PA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 07/30/2024 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 07/24/2024 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 07/24/2024 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 07/24/2024 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 07/15/2024 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 07/11/2024 ▼ | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON I79 N 977 FEET NORTH OF HIL | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 06/11/2024 | PA | Full (Level I) | BETHEL PARK PA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 05/23/2024 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | JEFFERSON HILLS PA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 05/15/2024 ▼ | PA | Full (Level I) | ON I79 S AT MILLERS RUN RD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 04/02/2024 ▼ | NY | Walk-Around (Level II) | WATERTOWN (SB) | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 02/05/2024 ▼ | ME | Driver-Only (Level III) | SIDNEY - SCALES | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 02/01/2024 | PA | Full (Level I) | I 99 BALD EAGLE EXIT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 01/31/2024 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON US40 W 1515 FEET WEST OF LI | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 01/22/2024 ▼ | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON SR22 AT ITS INTERSECTION WI | 4 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - |
| 01/12/2024 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | SR 576 AT SR 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 12/28/2023 | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | ON SOUTHERN BELTWAY AT ITS INT | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 12/25/2023 | PA | Full (Level I) | ON I376 W 293 FEET SOUTH OF AR | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 11/22/2023 ▼ | PA | Full (Level I) | SR 51 / 43 EXIT | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 11/08/2023 ▼ | WV | Walk-Around (Level II) | LITTLE BIRCH | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 10/04/2023 | WV | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-79 BRIDGEPORT WV | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 07/25/2023 ▼ | PA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I70 E MM 21.4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - |
| 07/24/2023 ▼ | PA | Walk-Around (Level II) | I80 EB MM 194 GREENE TWP - EAS | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | - |
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 | CARGO | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 9PA2CP0000021-01 | $0 | 08/08/2005 | 08/01/2007 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 152001 1259381M SMD/25 | $750,000 | 08/01/2020 | 09/03/2020 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 152001 1259381M SMD/25 | $750,000 | 08/01/2020 | 08/01/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BA-4734L81A-07-CAG | $1,000,000 | 08/01/2007 | 08/01/2020 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-5594L805-TIL | $0 | 08/01/2007 | 07/25/2019 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | T7G 35001598 | $1,000,000 | 05/04/1994 | 05/02/1997 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | W102117520 | $0 | 05/02/1997 | 01/19/2002 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | W102117520 | $0 | 05/02/1997 | 02/02/2002 | Transferred |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | W102117520 | $1,000,000 | 05/02/1997 | 01/19/2001 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | 35001598 | $0 | 05/02/1996 | 05/02/1997 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | T7G35001598 | $0 | 05/02/1994 | 05/02/1996 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | P9A2CP0000023-00 | $1,000,000 | 04/26/2002 | 08/01/2007 | Cancelled |
| 35 | BIPD | QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | PIT02233 | $1,000,000 | 04/17/2002 | - | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | PIT02233 | $1,000,000 | 01/19/2002 | 04/17/2002 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | R691330 | $0 | 01/19/2002 | 04/04/2002 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | R691330 | $0 | 01/19/2002 | 08/08/2005 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | R691330 | $0 | 01/19/2002 | 01/19/2002 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | PIT02233 | $1,000,000 | 01/19/2002 | 04/26/2002 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | PIT02233 | $1,000,000 | 01/19/2002 | 07/01/2002 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | PIT02233 | $1,000,000 | 01/19/2002 | 01/19/2002 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | PIT02233 | $1,000,000 | 01/19/2002 | 01/19/2002 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | RPP 325 189 | $1,000,000 | 01/19/2001 | 01/19/2002 | Cancelled |
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35 | BIPD | QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | PIT02233 | $1,000,000 | 04/17/2002 |
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC265298 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 11/08/1993 | TRANSFERRED | 01/08/2002 |
| MC265298 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 11/08/1993 | TRANSFERRED | 01/08/2002 |
| MC265298 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 08/04/2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/05/2020 |
| MC265298 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 08/04/2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/05/2020 |
| MC265298 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/05/2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 07/30/2007 |
| MC265298 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 07/05/2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 08/01/2007 |
| MC265298 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 01/08/2002 | - | - |
| MC265298 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 01/08/2002 | - | - |
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