LESTER R SUMMERS INC
70-unit auto hauler based in Ephrata, PA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 10702
- MC
- MC123821
- Based
- Ephrata, PA
- Contact
- 7177336556 · becky@summerstrucking.com
What this carrier is
LESTER R SUMMERS INC is a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler based in Ephrata, PA. Operating footprint: 70 power units, 63 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC123821 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, driveaway/towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, oilfield equipment, grain, feed, hay, dry bulk commodities, paper products, utility equipment, farm supplies, construction materials, and other: concrete products. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Mar 14, 1988).
Fleet composition on file: 1 owned truck, 69 owned tractors, 421 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 464 motor carriers operating 70 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 64 | 45.85 | 139.6% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 7 | 14.91 | 46.9% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.04 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 91.78 | 17.4% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.28 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 70-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 10702: 164 inspections across 14 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 14, 2026 in MD.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 51 |
| Hours-of-Service | 8 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 |
| Total violations | 91 (20 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Feb 21, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an auto hauler that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (421 trailers against 69 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 464 peer carriers operating 70 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 115 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (5 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 91 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet auto hauler running over-the-road lanes with 70 power units on file.
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