HERSHEY CREAMERY CO
DBA: HERSHEY'S ICE CREAM
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HERSHEY CREAMERY CO (USDOT 5810) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/5810/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 2.8% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 4.8% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=2194 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 343 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 135 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 7 | 9 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 466 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 282 | 282 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 7 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.48% | 2.13% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
HERSHEY CREAMERY CO is a corporation based in HARRISBURG, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 5810. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 367 power units and 343 drivers, with 466 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 4.8%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
HERSHEY CREAMERY CO is a large fleet, operating 367 power units and 343 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Harrisburg, PA. Across 297 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.4% out-of-service rate, with 13 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
297 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 106% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (50) and NC (43), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
5.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (46.6% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 17 times.
The fleet comprises 367 power units (large fleet) and 343 drivers; Ford, Freightliner, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 2,194 ACTIVE carriers operating 183–551 power units (±50% of this carrier's 367 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 44 | 4 | 9.1% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 44 | 1 | 2.3% | Jul 3, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 40 | 2 | 5.0% | May 4, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 30 | 2 | 6.7% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 19 | 1 | 5.3% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | May 18, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 9, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 14, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 11 | — | 0.12 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 33 | — | 0.88 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | — | 1.17 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (467 rows) View all 466 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88425631 | Jul 15, 2026 | VA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88415261 | Jul 15, 2026 | VT | 3 | — |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88402339 | Jul 14, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 88392788 | Jul 13, 2026 | VT | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88334932 | Jul 6, 2026 | NY | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88322416 | Jul 3, 2026 | FL | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88313250 | Jul 1, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88254123 | Jun 25, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 88231581 | Jun 24, 2026 | MA | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88203103 | Jun 20, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88184170 | Jun 18, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88169029 | Jun 17, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88125249 | Jun 12, 2026 | NJ | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88095400 | Jun 10, 2026 | VT | 2 | — |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87949630 | May 25, 2026 | NJ | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87889722 | May 18, 2026 | MS | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87844172 | May 13, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87790235 | May 6, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87775188 | May 4, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87736542 | Apr 30, 2026 | VT | 3 | VT |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87722037 | Apr 30, 2026 | SC | 3 | CALHOUN FALLS SC |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87697100 | Apr 27, 2026 | WV | 3 | BURLINGTON WV |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87670459 | Apr 21, 2026 | VT | 1 | VT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
|
0 | — | No |
| 87653361 | Apr 21, 2026 | FL | 3 | MILTON FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87648883 | Apr 21, 2026 | NC | 3 | HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, N |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (135 rows) View all 135 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0301054257 | Dec 5, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010055687 | Sep 23, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA503398800X | Apr 11, 2025 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MEI00S009103 | Feb 26, 2025 | ME | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NY4063785700 | Jan 6, 2025 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA2024128903 | Oct 24, 2024 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD24S0003518 | Sep 10, 2024 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0000025812 | Aug 16, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA406599100X | Jul 24, 2024 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MATBC0033277 | May 21, 2024 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0000009917 | May 15, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD24A1150964 | May 3, 2024 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2024048196 | Apr 25, 2024 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD24S0001407 | Apr 9, 2024 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD24S0000069 | Jan 5, 2024 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD23A1092272 | Dec 14, 2023 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003010597 | Oct 18, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002950208 | Aug 7, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009074572 | Jul 11, 2023 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA305672100X | Jun 23, 2023 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904285063 | May 31, 2023 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300884329 | May 3, 2023 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MS9043230003 | Apr 27, 2023 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NJ0023514833 | Mar 31, 2023 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0235015436 | Jan 30, 2023 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLETOWN DE | DE | 9 | 0 |
| PENSACOLA FL | FL | 8 | 0 |
| PALM COAST FL | FL | 6 | 0 |
| BATAVIA NY | NY | 6 | 1 |
| I 85 | NC | 5 | 1 |
| CRESTVIEW FL | FL | 4 | 0 |
| QUEENSBURY NY | NY | 4 | 1 |
| SLATE HILL NY | NY | 4 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 3 | 0 |
| MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | 3 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 45 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 3 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 7 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 |
| 392.4(a) | Driver uses or is in possession of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 3 | 3 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
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