West Penn Diesel & Refrigeration Inc
USDOT 651504 · MC-302120 · Shelocta, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
West Penn Diesel & Refrigeration Inc is a corporation based in Shelocta, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 36 drivers, which ranks it #365 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 81 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 34.1% of vehicle inspections and 3.7% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 5.7 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, coal / coke and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | West Penn Diesel & Refrigeration Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 651504 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-302120 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 291 State Route 210, Shelocta, PA 15774 |
| Phone | (724) 354-5188 |
| First registered | Jul 22, 1996 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 12, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 651504.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 66 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.51 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 2,929,682 miles reported for 2025 – about 41,853 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 35 CDL drivers; 30 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 2 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 | West Penn Diesel & Refrigera | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 34.1% | 20.5% | 17.4% | 67% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.7% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 11% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.7 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 20% higher than average |
| Inspections | 81 | 81 with a driver check, 41 with a vehicle check, 44 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
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Pennsylvania
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Other carriers near Shelocta
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Force Environmental Solutions LLC USDOT 3277280 | Indiana | 221 | 192 | 108 | 8.1% | 11 |
| Penn Mechanical Group Inc USDOT 1951154 | Indiana | 95 | 70 | 58 | 3.7% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of West Penn Diesel & Refrigeration Inc?
West Penn Diesel & Refrigeration Inc is registered with USDOT number 651504 and operating authority MC-302120.
How many trucks does West Penn Diesel & Refrigeration Inc have?
It reports 70 power units (35 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 66 trailers, with 36 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 12, 2026).
Where is West Penn Diesel & Refrigeration Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Shelocta, Pennsylvania 15774.
What is the out-of-service rate of West Penn Diesel & Refrigeration Inc?
Over 24 months, 34.1% of vehicle inspections and 3.7% 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.