Duquesne Light Co
USDOT 413803 · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Duquesne Light Co is a corporation based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (private property, authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 734 power units and 900 drivers, which ranks it #20 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 18 times – about 0.0 inspections per power unit. 0.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 1.1 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, passengers and more.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Duquesne Light Co |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 413803 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 411 Seventh Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 |
| Phone | (412) 393-8175 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 21, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 413803.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 730 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 18 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.23 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,000,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 2,725 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 500 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Pennsylvania carriers with 50+ units (565).
| Measure | Duquesne Light Co | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 17.8% | 17.4% | none recorded |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 1.4% | 2.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.1 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 74% lower than average |
| Inspections | 18 | 18 with a driver check, 12 with a vehicle check, 12 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers); utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Duquesne Light Co?
Duquesne Light Co is registered with USDOT number 413803.
How many trucks does Duquesne Light Co have?
It reports 734 power units (4 tractors, 730 straight trucks) and 18 trailers, with 900 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 21, 2026).
Where is Duquesne Light Co located?
Its registered physical address is in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219.
What is the out-of-service rate of Duquesne Light Co?
Over 24 months, 0.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.