Allen Distribution
USDOT 549021 · MC-287848 · Carlisle, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Allen Distribution is a partnership based in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 95 power units and 106 drivers, which ranks it #232 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 48 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 10.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 8.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, fresh produce, intermodal containers, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Allen Distribution |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 549021 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-287848 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Partnership |
| Physical address | 1532 Commerce Avenue, Carlisle, PA 17015 |
| Phone | (717) 258-3040 |
| First registered | Jan 31, 1994 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 14, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 549021.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 95 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 410 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.12 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 5,558,146 miles reported for 2024 – about 58,507 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 103 CDL drivers; 106 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Pennsylvania carriers with 50+ units (565).
| Measure | Allen Distribution | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.0% | 20.5% | 17.4% | 51% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 37% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.4 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 77% higher than average |
| Inspections | 48 | 48 with a driver check, 30 with a vehicle check, 12 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 12, 2001) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Allen Distribution?
Allen Distribution is registered with USDOT number 549021 and operating authority MC-287848.
How many trucks does Allen Distribution have?
It reports 95 power units (95 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 410 trailers, with 106 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 14, 2025).
Where is Allen Distribution located?
Its registered physical address is in Carlisle, Pennsylvania 17015.
What is the out-of-service rate of Allen Distribution?
Over 24 months, 10.0% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.