E R RHODES & SON INC
USDOT 986188 • 62 RAILROAD STREET, LEWISTOWN, PA, 17044
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-418780 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 24, 2023 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4E3-79-57 | ON FILE | Aug 11, 2010 | Aug 11, 2023 |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 4C3-79-57 | ON FILE | Aug 11, 2010 | Dec 4, 2014 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | UM310119 | ON FILE | Aug 11, 2006 | Aug 11, 2007 |
Insurance History (23 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPO9470398 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2009 | Aug 11, 2010 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CARGO | CPO9470398 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2009 | Aug 11, 2010 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CARGO | CPO9470398 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2009 | Sep 9, 2010 |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPO9470398 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2009 | Sep 9, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CP301259 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2008 | Aug 11, 2009 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | SPJ000000620 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2008 | Aug 11, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP301259 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2008 | Aug 11, 2009 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | SPJ000000620 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2007 | Aug 11, 2008 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | SPJ000000620 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2007 | Aug 11, 2008 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | SPJ000000620 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2007 | Aug 11, 2007 |
| STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SPJ000000620 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2007 | Aug 11, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CP310119 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2006 | Aug 11, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP310119 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2006 | Aug 11, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CP310119 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2005 | Aug 11, 2006 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP310119 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2005 | Aug 11, 2006 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP 310 119 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2004 | Aug 11, 2005 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CP 310 119 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2004 | Aug 11, 2005 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CP310119 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2003 | Aug 11, 2004 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP310119 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2003 | Aug 11, 2004 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL400984 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2002 | Aug 11, 2003 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL400983 | CANCELLED | Aug 11, 2002 | Aug 11, 2003 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CARGO | AUMA 118200190-01 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2001 | Aug 11, 2002 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AUMA 118200190-01 | REPLACED | Aug 11, 2001 | Aug 11, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4E3-79-57 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2023 | Aug 11, 2023 |
| CANCEL | EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 4C3-79-57 | CARGO | Dec 4, 2014 | Dec 4, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CPO9470398 | CARGO | Sep 9, 2010 | Sep 9, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CPO9470398 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2010 | Sep 9, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CPO9470398 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2010 | Aug 11, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | CPO9470398 | CARGO | Aug 11, 2010 | Aug 11, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CP301259 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2009 | Aug 11, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CP301259 | CARGO | Aug 11, 2009 | Aug 11, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | SPJ000000620 | CARGO | Aug 11, 2008 | Aug 11, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | SPJ000000620 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2008 | Aug 11, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | SPJ000000620 | CARGO | Aug 11, 2008 | Aug 11, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | SPJ000000620 | CARGO | Aug 11, 2008 | Aug 11, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | UM310119 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 11, 2007 | Aug 11, 2007 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CP310119 | CARGO | Aug 11, 2007 | Aug 11, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | STONINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | SPJ000000620 | CARGO | Aug 11, 2007 | Aug 11, 2007 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CP310119 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2007 | Aug 11, 2007 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CP310119 | CARGO | Aug 11, 2006 | Aug 11, 2006 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CP310119 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2006 | Aug 11, 2006 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CP 310 119 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2005 | Aug 11, 2005 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CP 310 119 | CARGO | Aug 11, 2005 | Aug 11, 2005 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CP310119 | CARGO | Aug 11, 2004 | Aug 11, 2004 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CP310119 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2004 | Aug 11, 2004 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL400983 | CARGO | Aug 11, 2003 | Aug 11, 2003 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL400984 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2003 | Aug 11, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | AUMA 118200190-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 11, 2002 | Aug 11, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | AUMA 118200190-01 | CARGO | Aug 11, 2002 | Aug 11, 2002 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-418780 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC418780 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 17, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 24, 2023 |
| MC418780 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 13, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 24, 2010 |
| MC418780 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 15, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2008 |
| MC418780 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 21, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC418780 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 3, 2001 | REVOKED | Oct 23, 2003 |
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
1 state • 12 inspections
Violation Summary (21 violations from 12 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(g) | No / defective air suspension exhaust control | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | 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:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.601 | 107.601 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:172.602(c)(1) | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
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 (12 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 7, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOWER SWATARA TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 3001 S | ...066939 | E R RHODES & SON INC |
| Feb 21, 2024 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 7 | BROWN TOWNSHIP | RAILROAD ST | ...492861 | E R RHODES & SON INC |
| Sep 12, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DECATUR TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 2004 W | ...850709 | E R RHODES & SON INC |
| May 29, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2017 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 16, 2015 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 22, 2011 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2003 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2002 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2001 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events