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WILLIAM A SPENCER JR TRUCKING INC

  • 849445
  • 12975 STATE RT 405
    WATSONTOWN, PA 17777
  • 50
  • 49
  • 78

Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending May 15, 2026

On-Road Performance
2.72 Not Public 0.28 3.37 0 Not Public 0.08
On-Road Performance Detail
12
9-21 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
54.6
Combination Carrier
Not Public
78
8
21-100 relevant driver inspections
45
21
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
78
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
78
1
21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 61

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 1 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 2 0 4 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 4 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 3 0 5 Unsafe Driving
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 2 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner 2 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.8A-ELD ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) 1 1 5 HOS Compliance
395.8A-NON-ELD No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) 1 1 5 HOS Compliance
395.8F1-HOSM HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: 1 0 5 HOS Compliance
395.8K2-HOSRC HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty 1 0 5 HOS Compliance
383.51A-LCDLRSWD License (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV 1 1 8 Driver Fitness
393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp missing 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48A-BIBD Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.51 No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(b) ABS malfunction indicators for hydr brake sys 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55C1-B Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.83(e) Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative 2 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on 3 3 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination 1 1 0 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1) Brake - Leak from air chamber 1 1 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-TFCV Tires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 2 0 3 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 78

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
5/12/2026 PAE914613296 PA AG92714 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
4/8/2026 PAR408609834 PA AH11906 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
4/6/2026 PAR118609620 PA AH11906 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
3/31/2026 PAP503609010 PA AH52828 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
3/2/2026 PAC040000016 PA ZTN3237 PA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
2/4/2026 KSHP01300867 KS AH79480 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
1/13/2026 NYSPT3111406 NY AG27291 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
12/30/2025 NYSPC3070873 NY AH58271 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
12/22/2025 PAR118535629 PA AH77361 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
12/18/2025 NYSPC3021414 NY AG27291 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
11/25/2025 PAP507532906 PA AH07022 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
11/19/2025 NYSPC3070749 NY AH27868 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
11/18/2025 CT3075004159 CT AH77361 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 6  
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
11/14/2025 PAP208531852 PA AG92335 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.8K2-HOSRC HOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available 5  
11/12/2025 MADU00000259 MA AH29817 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 7  
11/12/2025 PAF121531696 PA AH29873 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
10/23/2025 NYSPC3021236 NY AG71032 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. 4  
10/21/2025 NYSPC3021204 NY AH23071 NY TRUCK TRACTOR   2
10/21/2025 NYSPC3021206 NY AH72684 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.95A4-EEUS Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured 2  
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner 1  
10/1/2025 NYD306101692 NY AH42756 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
9/30/2025 PAF118527350 PA AH23071 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
9/17/2025 PAP508526064 PA AH66450 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
9/9/2025 NYSPK4070096 NY AH56047 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
8/14/2025 NYSPB3061192 NY AH42756 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
8/12/2025 NYSPC3070505 NY AH58271 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
8/12/2025 NYSPF3040982 NY AH23071 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
8/6/2025 NYD306001468 NY AH42756 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
7/23/2025 NYSPH0160020 NY AH40493 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
7/16/2025 PAE921519742 PA AG92714 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
6/25/2025 NYSPF3070799 NY AH56047 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
5/20/2025 NYSPB3060828 NY AG92714 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 3  
393.55C1-B Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 4  
5/14/2025 PAF101513460 PA AG91222 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/2/2025 NYSPC3060362 NY AG92714 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/30/2025 NYD306101219 NY AH58271 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 3  
393.55E-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 4  
4/30/2025 NYSPB3060772 NY AH00953 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.48A-BIBD Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 4  
3/28/2025 NYM608100069 NY AH56047 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
393.83(e) Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab 1  
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
3/12/2025 PAP112507193 PA AH23071 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
3/12/2025 PAA209507146 PA AH00953 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/6/2025 NYSPF3070582 NY AG76176 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/4/2025 MADR00001404 MA AG71032 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/4/2025 NYM608100037 NY AH29873 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 3  
396.3A1-TFCV Tires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
2/12/2025 NYSPC3050406 NY AH57867 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
2/5/2025 NYD306001074 NY AG84147 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
393.45B2-BHTD Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
2/4/2025 NYSPG3030270 NY AH11905 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/28/2025 NYSPF3050374 NY AH57867 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/27/2025 MADY00000039 MA AH51733 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
1/13/2025 PAP206501305 PA AG10120 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/7/2025 PASPRE500749 PA AG78231 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.8F1-HOSM HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: 5  
12/10/2024 NYSPF3040262 NY AH40493 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
11/14/2024 NYSPF4000048 NY AG76197 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other 5  
11/12/2024 NYSPC3010188 NY AG92714 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.8(a) HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner 1  
10/29/2024 NYSPE3060105 NY AH57867 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
383.51A-LCDLRSWD License (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 1  
395.30B1-ELDDFR HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. 1  
10/24/2024 NYSPC3020146 NY AH50035 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative 6  
10/23/2024 NYSPT3070196 NY AG27291 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
10/17/2024 NYSPF4000021 NY AH57867 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/15/2024 NYSPE3040100 NY AH11906 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/2/2024 PAR105427604 PA AG88318 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
10/2/2024 NYSPF3020130 NY AG84247 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.11A1-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp missing 6  
393.45B2-B Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
10/2/2024 NYSPC3020056 NY AH00953 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/24/2024 NYSPF3040081 NY AH58272 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative 6  
9/11/2024 NYSPT0484080 NY ZTN3237 PA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
9/3/2024 IN6353004216 IN AG72158 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
8/28/2024 NYSPF0260852 NY AH11905 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 4  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
8/28/2024 PAP508424171 PA ZTN3237 PA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/28/2024 NYSPC0261128 NY AH56047 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2  
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking 4  
8/27/2024 NYSPC0280091 NY AG71032 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.3(a)(1) Brake - Leak from air chamber (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
8/23/2024 PAC138000008 PA AH10980 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/30/2024 PAG703421273 PA AG98241 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/24/2024 CT3069000081 CT AG72908 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/23/2024 PAP203420504 PA AH07022 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
395.8A-ELD ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) (OOS) 5 + 2 (OOS)  
7/11/2024 PAM114419356 PA AG78231 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit 10  
6/27/2024 CT3078002830 CT AG72908 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
6/24/2024 PAP606417607 PA AH45127 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
395.8A-NON-ELD No record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) (OOS) 5 + 2 (OOS)  
6/19/2024 PAP508417120 PA ZTN3237 PA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.55(b) ABS malfunction indicators for hydr brake sys 4  
6/11/2024 NYSPG0195780 NY AG72908 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/30/2024 MACV00003079 MA AH29817 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
5/21/2024 NYSPB0286745 NY AH50035 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.51 No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge (OOS) 4 + 2 (OOS)  
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
5/20/2024 PAR402414153 PA AH40493 PA TRUCK TRACTOR   1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 3

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
Total Weight
(TotW)
8/14/2025 MD25A1282571 MD AG92714 PA 0 0 Yes No 1 2 2
12/5/2024 CT2400460964 CT AH58273 PA 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1
10/9/2024 VA0242845017 VA AH42756 PA 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

  • 4/18/2012 (Compliance Review)
  • 78
    • 40
    • 38
  • : 3

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