ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC
USDOT 246116 • 190 EAST INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, MIFFLINTOWN, PA, 17059
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | 1917061 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 12, 2017 |
| ELITE TRANSPORTATION RRG, INC. | BIPD/Primary | ETCA 100008-05 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2005 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660-525D2813-TIL-02 | ON FILE | Jan 15, 2002 | Nov 21, 2019 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES SURETY COMPANY | SURETY | 24708 | CANCELLED | Oct 13, 2010 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 30 MS UN1264 42 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2001 | Jan 15, 2002 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TF277939 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2000 | Jan 1, 2001 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TF267916 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1999 | Dec 1, 2005 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 659-34-98 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1999 | Jan 1, 2000 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 659-34-98 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1999 | Feb 14, 2000 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2131483872-03 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1997 | Feb 6, 1999 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2131483872-03 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1997 | Jan 1, 1999 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | KO1131483872-05 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1997 | Feb 6, 1999 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP 189287 0196 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1997 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | SPF128660196 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1997 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | SUR002784 | CANCELLED | Aug 25, 1994 | Aug 27, 1996 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | SPF 13454 0694 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 1994 | Jan 1, 1996 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP 190013 0694 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 1994 | Jan 1, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-525D2813-TIL-02 | CARGO | Nov 21, 2019 | Nov 21, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 1917061 | SURETY | Oct 12, 2017 | Oct 12, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ELITE TRANSPORTATION RRG, INC. | ETCA 100008-05 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES SURETY COMPANY | 24708 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF267916 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 30 MS UN1264 42 | CARGO | Jan 15, 2002 | Jan 15, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TF277939 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2001 | Jan 1, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 659-34-98 | CARGO | Feb 14, 2000 | Feb 14, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 659-34-98 | CARGO | Jan 1, 2000 | Jan 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO1131483872-05 | CARGO | Feb 6, 1999 | Feb 6, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2131483872-03 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 6, 1999 | Feb 6, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2131483872-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1999 | Jan 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SPF128660196 | CARGO | Jan 1, 1997 | Jan 1, 1997 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 189287 0196 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1997 | Jan 1, 1997 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SUR002784 | SURETY | Aug 27, 1996 | Aug 27, 1996 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP 190013 0694 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1996 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SPF 13454 0694 | CARGO | Jan 1, 1996 | Jan 1, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-172419 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-172419 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-172419 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC172419 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2013 |
| MC172419 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Nov 16, 2010 | REVOKED | Oct 18, 2017 |
| MC172419 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2002 |
| MC172419 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 12, 1999 | — | Unknown |
| MC172419 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 5, 1997 |
| MC172419 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 5, 1997 |
| MC172419 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Oct 27, 1994 | REVOKED | Dec 18, 1996 |
| MC172419 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC172419 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 3, 1988 | — | Unknown |
| MC172419 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 26, 1984 | REVOKED | Apr 20, 1999 |
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
13 states • 119 inspections
Violation Summary (40 violations from latest 100 of 119 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | 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:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 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 | 1 | 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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOBB | Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (119 inspections)
Showing 50 of 119
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SADSBURY TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0041 N | ...NS7794 | ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC |
| Jun 23, 2025 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BEDMINSTER | I-78 Secondary | ...326999 | ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC |
| Mar 27, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LEBANON CITY | C AND L ST | ...326995 | ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC |
| Jan 4, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTH LEBANON TOWNSHIP | 11TH AV | ...227287 | ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC |
| Jul 19, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | EAST LYME | 95-N | ...326994 | ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC |
| Apr 5, 2023 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | ODESSA | SR1 KOREAN WAR VETS MEM HWY | ...103406 | ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC |
| Dec 22, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EAST HANOVER TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 S | ...158756 | ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC |
| Nov 21, 2022 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALISBURY TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0078 W | ...227277 | ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC |
| Sep 12, 2022 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | BALTO BELTWAY | ...NN8941 | ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC |
| Dec 1, 2021 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENWICH TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0078 E | ...115963 | ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC |
| Nov 25, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKSTOWN TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0022 E | ...103400 | ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC |
| Dec 16, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2020 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 23, 2019 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2019 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2019 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 23, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
45 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 45 events