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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 9, 2026
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MCGANN & CHESTER LLC
USDOT 279905 · MC265298 · EIN 25-1879211 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
700 HARGROVE STREET, PITTSBURGH, PA, 15226
(412) 381-9400 · ROBERT MCGANN
96
Low risk
Risk factors
2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
61 / 43
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
32 / 79
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy 152001 1259381M SMD 25 · eff 08/01/2020
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.1% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance42 pts
Unsafe Driving32 pts
Other13 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 32 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 5 | |
| 393.95A1 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 2 | |
| 392.2-SLL | — | 3 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 392.2-SLLED | — | 3 | 0 |
Most inspected states
PA26
VT2
MD2
OH1
TN1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.61 | 0.42 | — | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.08 | 0.09 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.48 | 1.63 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-21 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 1 violations, 1 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 1 OOS · 100%
393.9A-LSLIWR
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.11).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2025 | CORAOPOLIS, PA | ✓ | ||
| 11/02/2024 | PITTSBURGH CITY, PA | ✓ |
Equipment — 35 vehicles seen in inspections
17 incomplete vehicle9 trailer8 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT MCGANN
Annual mileage
0.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
24
Registered since
1986-10-10
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 3 carriers
Shares identifiers with 3 carriers.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| HYDROPLANT HYDROSEEDING INCORPORATED | 2851335 | officer | strong |
| MCGANN FURNITURE INC | 2394041 | officer | strong |
| RICK PALLONE | 615676 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
04/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.9M mi reported (2025)
09/03/2020 — Insurance cancelled — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 152001 1259381M SMD/25
08/04/2020 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/05/2020)
08/04/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/05/2020)
08/01/2020 — Insurance filed — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 152001 1259381M SMD 25
08/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 152001 1259381M SMD/25
08/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BA-4734L81A-07-CAG
07/25/2019 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy QT-660-5594L805-TIL
08/01/2007 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy P9A2CP0000023-00
07/05/2007 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/30/2007)
07/05/2007 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/01/2007)
08/08/2005 — Insurance replaced — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy R691330
07/01/2002 — Insurance cancelled — QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy PIT02233
04/26/2002 — Insurance replaced — QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy PIT02233
04/17/2002 — Insurance cancelled — QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy PIT02233
04/17/2002 — Insurance filed — QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD
04/04/2002 — Insurance cancelled — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy R691330
02/02/2002 — Insurance transferred — PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy W102117520
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/279905.