Lester R Summers Inc
USDOT 10702 · MC-123821 · Ephrata, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Lester R Summers Inc (dba Summers Trucking) is a corporation based in Ephrata, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 63 drivers, which ranks it #362 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 95 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 11.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 2.9 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases and more.
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| Legal name | Lester R Summers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Summers Trucking |
| USDOT number | 10702 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-123821 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 40 Garden Spot Road Suite 100, Ephrata, PA 17522 |
| Phone | (717) 733-6556 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 10702.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 69 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 421 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.90 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 6.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 3,675,181 miles reported for 2025 – about 52,503 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 63 CDL drivers; 63 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Pennsylvania carriers with 50+ units (565).
| Measure | Lester R Summers Inc | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.5% | 20.5% | 17.4% | 44% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.9 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 40% lower than average |
| Inspections | 95 | 95 with a driver check, 61 with a vehicle check, 25 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 14, 1988) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); utilities (421 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Lester R Summers Inc?
Lester R Summers Inc is registered with USDOT number 10702 and operating authority MC-123821.
How many trucks does Lester R Summers Inc have?
It reports 70 power units (69 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 421 trailers, with 63 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 23, 2026).
Where is Lester R Summers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Ephrata, Pennsylvania 17522.
What is the out-of-service rate of Lester R Summers Inc?
Over 24 months, 11.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.