LESTER R SUMMERS INC
USDOT 10702 • DBA: SUMMERS TRUCKING • 40 GARDEN SPOT ROAD SUITE 100, EPHRATA, PA, 17522
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-11327 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 19, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B-11328 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | TRK 176146467 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 2000 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B-11328 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 31, 2000 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B-11327 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 19, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-11327 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 259015165 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | CIM 146043172 00 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD | TRK 176146467 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 169700-75-97-69-3 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD | 169300 75 97 69 3 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1993 | Oct 1, 1997 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | CARGO | 169300-75-97-69-3 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1993 | Oct 1, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11327 | CARGO | Oct 19, 2025 | Oct 19, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11327 | BIPD | Oct 19, 2025 | Oct 19, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11327 | BIPD | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11328 | CARGO | Oct 31, 2000 | Oct 31, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11328 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | TRK 176146467 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. | 259015165 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CIM 146043172 00 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 169300-75-97-69-3 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUAL INS. COMPANY | 169700-75-97-69-3 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | TRK 176146467 | BIPD | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 169300 75 97 69 3 | BIPD | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1997 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC123821 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 4, 1993 | — | Unknown |
| MC123821 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 29, 1984 | — | Unknown |
| MC123821 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 2, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC123821 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 21, 1981 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
14 states • 166 inspections
Violation Summary (43 violations from latest 100 of 166 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45DLUV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (166 inspections)
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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 21, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0611 N | ...046451 | LESTER R SUMMERS INC |
| Apr 15, 2024 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | PATERSON CITY | I-80 | ...006307 | LESTER R SUMMERS INC |
| Apr 11, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 5 | EARL TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 1011 N | ...VG7703 | LESTER R SUMMERS INC |
| Jan 17, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BENSALEM TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...665770 | LESTER R SUMMERS INC |
| Aug 15, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST POTTSGROVE TOWNSHIP | OLD READING PK | ...NC4538 | LESTER R SUMMERS INC |
| Sep 28, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PHILADELPHIA CITY | ROUTE 3010 E | ...714673 | LESTER R SUMMERS INC |
| Jul 22, 2022 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAWRENCE TWP | US 1 | ...083155 | LESTER R SUMMERS INC |
| Mar 31, 2021 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLINTON TOWN | I-78 | ...231350 | LESTER R SUMMERS INC |
| Jan 4, 2021 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CARNEYS POINT TWP | I-295 | ...JC9184 | LESTER R SUMMERS INC |
| Jun 24, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 14, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 9, 2017 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 23, 2017 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2017 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 16, 2017 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2016 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2016 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 28, 2016 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2015 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2015 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2014 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2014 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events