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Freight Carrier · Ephrata, PA

SUMMERS TRUCKING

Name: SUMMERS TRUCKING
Address: 40 GARDEN SPOT ROAD SUITE 100, EPHRATA, PA, 17522, US
Telephone: (717) 733-6556

40 GARDEN SPOT ROAD SUITE 100 · Ephrata, PA 17522

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #123821
USDOT #10702 USDOT Active

70
Power Units
63
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SUMMERS TRUCKING is a Ephrata, PA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Pennsylvania. This company has 70 truck(s) in their fleet and 63 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-123821 and their USDOT number is 10702.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/23/2026 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name LESTER R SUMMERS INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/23/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 3,675,181 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Driveaway/Towaway
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
Oilfield Equipment
Grain, Feed, Hay
Commodities Dry Bulk
Paper Products
Utilities
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: NY (36), MD (26), PA (9), NJ (6), OH (6), MI (5), DE (3), WV (2), KY (1), VA (1), TN (1). Home base: Ephrata, Pennsylvania.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.65 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.04 4 Vehicle Maintenance 1.94 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

96
Total
75
Clean
21
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 20 unique codes

Critical 6

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet2× OOS×2 SW 3
393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× OOS×1 SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 9

393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1
392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Hours of Service 3

395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SUMMERS TRUCKING
40 GARDEN SPOT ROAD SUITE 100
EPHRATA, PA 17522

Mailing Address

LESTER R SUMMERS INC
40 GARDEN SPOT RD SUITE 100
EPHRATA, PA 17522

Location on Map

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Company	Status	Power Units	Drivers	MC#	USDOT#
SUMMERS TRUCKING Legally DAVID SUMMERS St Joseph, IL	USDOT Active Not Authorized	1	1	401487	929168
SUMMERS TRUCKING Legally CODY M SUMMERS Jefferson, OH	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	1	1	766795	2207684

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 20 unique codes

Critical 6

Vehicle Maintenance 9

Unsafe Driving 2

Hours of Service 3

Locations

Location on Map

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Same phone number 1

Same legal or DBA name 2

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