Curtze Transportation Inc
USDOT 1480997 · MC-552555 · Erie, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Curtze Transportation Inc is a company based in Erie, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 138 power units and 86 drivers, which ranks it #142 by fleet size among 565 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Pennsylvania. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 128 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 4.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 2.9 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, meat, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Curtze Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1480997 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-552555 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1717 East 12Th Street 1717 East, Erie, PA 16511 |
| Phone | (814) 452-2281 |
| First registered | Mar 31, 2006 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1480997.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 56 | 12 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 59 | 11 | 0 |
| Trailers | 64 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.62 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.9 trailers per tractor.
- 3,573,368 miles reported for 2023 – about 25,894 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 89% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 76 CDL drivers; 36 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 50 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Pennsylvania carriers with 50+ units (565).
| Measure | Curtze Transportation Inc | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 4.7% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 75% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.9 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 35% lower than average |
| Inspections | 128 | 128 with a driver check, 64 with a vehicle check, 37 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Curtze Transportation Inc?
Curtze Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 1480997 and operating authority MC-552555.
How many trucks does Curtze Transportation Inc have?
It reports 138 power units (70 tractors, 68 straight trucks) and 64 trailers, with 86 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 17, 2024).
Where is Curtze Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Erie, Pennsylvania 16511.
What is the out-of-service rate of Curtze Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 4.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.