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Carrier profile · USDOT 514795 · MC-197249 · Updated 06/13/2026

PIONEER TRANSPORT INC

115 power unitsavg 12 yrNational · 20 statesLANCASTER, PA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-197249 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkspfqcompanies.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
115Power units
68 observed · MCS-150
79Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(717) 735-0560Email dispatchPioneerops@pfqcompanies.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority33 yr active
since 1993
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal5
6 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

115 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

12 yr

Model years 1997–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

33 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 33-yr authority, 33% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is PIONEER TRANSPORT INC safe to work with?

Is PIONEER TRANSPORT INC safe to load? PIONEER TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 514795, MC-197249) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in LANCASTER, PA, operating 115 power units and 100 drivers. Operating authority has been active 33 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 151 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 33.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is PIONEER TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?

PIONEER TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 514795, and its motor carrier number is MC-197249.

Is PIONEER TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, PIONEER TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is PIONEER TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

PIONEER TRANSPORT INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 151 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is PIONEER TRANSPORT INC's fleet?

PIONEER TRANSPORT INC operates 115 power units and 100 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is PIONEER TRANSPORT INC based?

PIONEER TRANSPORT INC is based in LANCASTER, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 20 states.