Herman R Ewell Inc
USDOT 10571 · MC-118661, MC-114123 · East Earl, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Herman R Ewell Inc (dba H R Ewell Inc) is a corporation based in East Earl, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 297 power units and 204 drivers, which ranks it #62 by fleet size among 565 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Pennsylvania. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 129 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 4.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 3.7 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Herman R Ewell Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | H R Ewell Inc |
| USDOT number | 10571 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-118661, MC-114123 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4635 Division Highway, East Earl, PA 17519 |
| Phone | (800) 233-0161 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 10571.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 286 | 11 | 0 |
| Trailers | 644 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.69 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 15,750,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 53,030 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 99% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 204 CDL drivers; 204 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Pennsylvania carriers with 50+ units (565).
| Measure | Herman R Ewell Inc | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 4.3% | 18.3% | 17.4% | 76% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.3% | 62% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.7 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 11% lower than average |
| Inspections | 129 | 129 with a driver check, 69 with a vehicle check, 52 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 11, 1993) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Herman R Ewell Inc?
Herman R Ewell Inc is registered with USDOT number 10571 and operating authority MC-118661, MC-114123.
How many trucks does Herman R Ewell Inc have?
It reports 297 power units (297 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 644 trailers, with 204 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 28, 2025).
Where is Herman R Ewell Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in East Earl, Pennsylvania 17519.
What is the out-of-service rate of Herman R Ewell Inc?
Over 24 months, 4.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.