HERMAN R EWELL INC
USDOT 10571 • DBA: H R EWELL INC • 4635 DIVISION HIGHWAY, EAST EARL, PA, 17519
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (5)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LDT-AL-000001085 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13247 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B-13247 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| DOWNINGTOWN NATIONAL BANK | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Aug 22, 2007 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 190458891 | ON FILE | Aug 20, 2003 | Aug 22, 2007 |
Insurance History (21 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-13247 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-7181M516-TIL | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2014 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-7181M516-TIL | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 29, 2014 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6615410 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TC2JCAP822K9098TIL00 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 29, 2014 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TC2JCAP822K9098TIL00 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2014 |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | TC2JGAR824K0607TIL99 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-139D0641-TIL-99 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-139D0641-TIL-99 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1999 | Nov 3, 2006 |
| ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MTC 290 74 37 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | BAP2851871-00 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MTC 290 74 37 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1998 | Nov 14, 1999 |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | SURETY | NONE | REPLACED | Aug 20, 1998 | Aug 20, 2003 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA250932603 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1996 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA250932603 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1996 | Oct 18, 1998 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | NZB239837302 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1995 | Oct 18, 1998 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA250932602 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1995 | Oct 1, 1996 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | NZB239837301 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1994 | Oct 1, 1995 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NKA 250932601 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1994 | Oct 1, 1995 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MC0567 | CANCELLED | Oct 29, 1975 | Nov 6, 1983 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GLA5227 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1975 | Nov 5, 1983 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13247 | BIPD | Oct 22, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13247 | CARGO | Oct 22, 2025 | Oct 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-13247 | BIPD | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | LDT-AL-000001085 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-7181M516-TIL | CARGO | Oct 29, 2014 | Oct 29, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TC2JCAP822K9098TIL00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2014 | Oct 29, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TC2JCAP822K9098TIL00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-7181M516-TIL | CARGO | Oct 1, 2014 | Oct 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | DOWNINGTOWN NATIONAL BANK | NONE | TRUST FUND | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6615410 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 190458891 | SURETY | Aug 22, 2007 | Aug 22, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-139D0641-TIL-99 | CARGO | Nov 3, 2006 | Nov 3, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-139D0641-TIL-99 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | NONE | SURETY | Aug 20, 2003 | Aug 20, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | TC2JGAR824K0607TIL99 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | MTC 290 74 37 | CARGO | Nov 14, 1999 | Nov 14, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | MTC 290 74 37 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | BAP2851871-00 | BIPD | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA250932603 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 1998 | Oct 18, 1998 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NZB239837302 | CARGO | Oct 18, 1998 | Oct 18, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA250932603 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA250932602 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1996 | Oct 1, 1996 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NZB239837301 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1995 | Oct 1, 1995 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA 250932601 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1995 | Oct 1, 1995 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | MC0567 | CARGO | Nov 6, 1983 | Nov 6, 1983 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | GLA5227 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 1983 | Nov 5, 1983 |
Authority Action History (19 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC114123 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC114123 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC118661 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC114123 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2006 |
| MC118661 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Sep 11, 1998 | — | Unknown |
| MC114123 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 30, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC114123 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC114123 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC114123 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 18, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC114123 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | DENIED | Mar 7, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC114123 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 19, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC114123 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 28, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC114123 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 8, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC114123 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 4, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC114123 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 26, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC114123 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 24, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC114123 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 1, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC114123 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DENIED | May 31, 1978 | — | Unknown |
| MC118661 | EMERGENCY TEMPORARY AUTHORITY | GRANTED | Feb 6, 1959 | EXPIRED ETA OR TA | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
28 states • 242 inspections
Violation Summary (53 violations from latest 100 of 242 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (242 inspections)
Showing 50 of 242
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 6, 2026 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | JACKSON TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0079 N | ...606113 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| Feb 6, 2026 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKLIN (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...088702 | H R EWELL INC |
| Nov 6, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | DARIEN | 95-N | ...075862 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| Oct 28, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | US 70 | ...001338 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| Aug 14, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FOUNTAINTOWN | N 200 W | ...001333 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| Apr 16, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARNER | 40 | ...001769 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| Apr 1, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HILLSIDE TWP | US 22 | ...048771 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| Feb 21, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | RARITAN TWP | US 202 Secondary | ...001397 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| Jan 22, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BARTOW | US HIGHWAY 98 S | ...001801 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| Dec 10, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH FULTON | FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD AT CAMPBELLTON RD | ...606122 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| Nov 23, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST MEMPHIS | I40E | ...001331 | H R EWELL INC |
| Sep 27, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST LAMPETER TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0340 W | ...001821 | H R EWELL INC |
| Sep 16, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SWATARA TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0283 N | ...087459 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| Sep 12, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHESTER CITY | INTERSTATE 0095 S | ...075788 | H R EWELL INC |
| Jun 11, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALKER TOWNSHIP | WILDCAT RD | ...001320 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| May 26, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GARY | I80 WEST | ...016859 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| Apr 30, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LEBANON | US 52 | ...083386 | H R EWELL INC |
| Apr 11, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 16 at Old River Rd | ...001765 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| Apr 2, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UPPER DUBLIN TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...075790 | H R EWELL INC |
| Mar 25, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMPOBELLO | INTERSTATE 26 | ...001779 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| Feb 21, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BARTOW | SR 60 W | ...001631 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| Feb 2, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COLUMBUS | IR 70 | ...001328 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
| Jan 31, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSONVILLE | INTERSTATE 295 SOUTHBOUND | ...048771 | H R EWELL INC |
| Jan 3, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WAYNE POULTRY RD NEAR OLD STATE RD | ...606114 | H R EWELL INC |
| Dec 5, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORFOLK | 1501 NORTHHAMPTON BLVD | ...001378 | HERMAN R EWELL INC |
Compliance Timeline
54 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 54 events