R S FESSLER INC

USDOT 1130503 • 2662 STOVERSTOWN RD, SPRING GROVE, PA, 17362

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,130,503
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7172257259
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
MCS-150 Mileage
1,002,199
Physical Address
2662 STOVERSTOWN RD, SPRING GROVE, PA, 17362
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jan 26, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-468021ACTIVEUnknownJan 24, 2017
Common CarrierMC-468021ACTIVEUnknownJan 24, 2017

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP94577AON FILEJan 26, 2023Feb 26, 2026
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CARGOGWP79948AON FILEJun 26, 2010Aug 12, 2013

Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP94577AREPLACEDJan 26, 2023Jan 26, 2026
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-ZE8880CANCELLEDJan 26, 2020Feb 21, 2023
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-ZE8880REPLACEDJan 26, 2020Jan 26, 2023
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN193676REPLACEDJan 26, 2017Jan 26, 2020
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0016107001CANCELLEDJan 26, 2014Feb 18, 2017
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0016107001REPLACEDJan 26, 2014Jan 26, 2017
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 5277621REPLACEDJun 26, 2011Jan 26, 2014
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP79948AREPLACEDJun 26, 2010Jun 26, 2011
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0475117REPLACEDJun 26, 2009Jun 26, 2010
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 5277621REPLACEDJan 26, 2009Jun 26, 2009
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKCARGOIMP 3869126REPLACEDJan 26, 2009Jun 26, 2010
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCL661561CANCELLEDJan 26, 2008Jan 26, 2009
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CARGOCL661561CANCELLEDJan 26, 2008Jan 26, 2009
DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICACARGOPAP DUOA 20385REPLACEDSep 9, 2003Jan 26, 2008
DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICABIPD/PrimaryPAP DUOA 20385REPLACEDSep 9, 2003Jan 26, 2008

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP94577ABIPD/PrimaryFeb 26, 2026Feb 26, 2026
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP94577ABIPD/PrimaryJan 26, 2026Jan 26, 2026
TERM/CANCLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-ZE8880BIPD/PrimaryFeb 21, 2023Feb 21, 2023
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-ZE8880BIPD/PrimaryJan 26, 2023Jan 26, 2023
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN193676BIPD/PrimaryJan 26, 2020Jan 26, 2020
TERM/CANCLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0016107001BIPD/PrimaryFeb 18, 2017Feb 18, 2017
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0016107001BIPD/PrimaryJan 26, 2017Jan 26, 2017
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 5277621BIPD/PrimaryJan 26, 2014Jan 26, 2014
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP79948ACARGOAug 12, 2013Aug 12, 2013
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP79948ABIPD/PrimaryJun 26, 2011Jun 26, 2011
TERM/REPLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0475117BIPD/PrimaryJun 26, 2010Jun 26, 2010
TERM/REPLGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORKIMP 3869126CARGOJun 26, 2010Jun 26, 2010
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 5277621BIPD/PrimaryJun 26, 2009Jun 26, 2009
CANCELEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL661561CARGOJan 26, 2009Jan 26, 2009
CANCELEMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.CL661561BIPD/PrimaryJan 26, 2009Jan 26, 2009
TERM/REPLDAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICAPAP DUOA 20385BIPD/PrimaryJan 26, 2008Jan 26, 2008
TERM/REPLDAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICAPAP DUOA 20385CARGOJan 26, 2008Jan 26, 2008

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC468021COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 23, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 24, 2017
MC468021CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 23, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 24, 2017
MC468021COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 30, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 23, 2009
MC468021CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 30, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 23, 2009
MC468021MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 20, 2004Unknown
MC468021MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 19, 2003Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
43%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
34
Violations
30
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
2.9%
Power Units (MCS-150)
14
Drivers (MCS-150)
14
Crash Records
10

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
4
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 34 of 34 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states34 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (30 violations from 34 inspections)

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Violation Summary (30 violations from 34 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLTFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.9%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.8 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.88vs nat'l 1.80
-0.92 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (34 inspections)

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Inspection History (34 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 7, 202687521900RoadsideVALevel 1WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR2Details unavailableNo
Mar 26, 202687426120ETTERS PAPALevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLIRP, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Mar 16, 202687341305RIDGELY MDMDLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 8, 202686778712I83 SB MM 34.1 NEWBERRY TWP -PALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1396.17C-PINo
Oct 29, 202586181782RoadsidePALevel 3GRDN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLTFCNo
Oct 15, 202586051008CHESHIRECTLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLSRNo
Oct 2, 202585955783ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 3ITI SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG2No
Sep 19, 202585837342MADISON HEIGHTS VAVALevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 2, 202585157775ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWG2No
Jun 19, 202585013429ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Jun 16, 202584983932ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 3ITI SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG2No
Jun 16, 202584984313ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 3ITI SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG2No
May 20, 202584722697UNION SCALECTLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEDNo
May 8, 202584674808NEW HAMPTON NYNYLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLIFTANo
May 7, 202584599679ANNAPOLIS MDMDLevel 3DORSEY TRA SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG2No
May 1, 202584566996I-81 SOUTHBOUND WEIGH STATIONPALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.78A-WSNo
Mar 19, 202584181927MAIN STREET AT ITS INTERSECTIOPALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 7, 202583544938I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITYMDLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 12, 202483388745ON I81 S MILE MARKER 155.3PALevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2CNo
Oct 29, 202483036100GREENWICH SCALENJLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 10, 202482629916CAMPBELL (EB)NYLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER2393.11, 393.9(a)No
Aug 16, 202482403217CARROLL COUNTYMDLevel 1ITI SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 11, 202482101959I-270 S/B HYATTSTOWN SCALEHOUSMDLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 22, 202481697235I83 SB MM 34.1 NEWBERRY TWP -PALevel 2PITJ SEMI-TRAILER3392.2No
May 16, 202481625800ROANOKE VAVALevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 17, 202481388099I81 SB MM 232 GREAT BEND TWP -PALevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 12, 202480824417QUEEN ANNES COUNTYMDLevel 2WEAR TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9(a)No
Dec 31, 202380509208RoadsidePALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.11No
Dec 19, 202380428302RoadsidePALevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 5, 202380324878RoadsidePALevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 29, 202379546583ROADSIDEOHLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jul 11, 202379117232BATH (WB)NYLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 13, 202378893479ON I78 W AT REDINGTON RDPALevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
Apr 20, 202378397915WEST HARTFORDCTLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

26 total · 3.8% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
10
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 4 crashes
Tow-Aways
10

Crash History (10 records)

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Crash History (10 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 29, 2025PAINJURY01SCRANTON CITYINTERSTATE 0081 S...666691R S FESSLER INC
Jan 6, 2023MDTOW00BALTO BELTWAY...JT4014R S FESSLER INC
Sep 28, 2022VAINJURY01I-295 SOUTHBOUND...HE3544R S FESSLER INC
Jan 21, 2022PATOW00SPRINGETTSBURY TOWNSHIPINTERSTATE 0083 N...LR3108R S FESSLER INC
Apr 1, 2021MDTOW00BALTIMORE BLVD...936499R S FESSLER INC
Mar 14, 2019PATOW00
Jun 25, 2018MDTOW00
Jan 24, 2017DEINJURY01
Feb 23, 2008VAINJURY01
Oct 8, 2007PATOW00

Compliance Timeline

29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 26, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 29, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in PA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 21, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 6, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in MD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 28, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in VA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 21, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 1, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 26, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 14, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 25, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 18, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 24, 2017
Authority
Jan 24, 2017
Authority
Jan 24, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 26, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 12, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • CARGO
Jun 26, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 26, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 26, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK • CARGO
Jun 26, 2009
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 26, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Jan 26, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary

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