Jerome H Rhoads Inc
USDOT 11673 · MC-1672756 · Lancaster, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Jerome H Rhoads Inc (dba Rhoads Energy Corporation) is a corporation based in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 82 power units and 46 drivers, which ranks it #291 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 18 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 36.4% 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 2.4 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 liquids / gases.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Jerome H Rhoads Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Rhoads Energy Corporation |
| USDOT number | 11673 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1672756 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 205 Hazel St, Lancaster, PA 17603 |
| Phone | (717) 397-5277 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 11673.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.56 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 543,962 miles reported for 2023 – about 6,634 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 46 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 33 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 | Jerome H Rhoads Inc | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 36.4% | 20.5% | 17.4% | 78% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.4 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 49% lower than average |
| Inspections | 18 | 18 with a driver check, 11 with a vehicle check, 19 BASIC violations recorded, 10 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 26, 2024) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Jerome H Rhoads Inc?
Jerome H Rhoads Inc is registered with USDOT number 11673 and operating authority MC-1672756.
How many trucks does Jerome H Rhoads Inc have?
It reports 82 power units (0 tractors, 7 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 46 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 16, 2024).
Where is Jerome H Rhoads Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Lancaster, Pennsylvania 17603.
What is the out-of-service rate of Jerome H Rhoads Inc?
Over 24 months, 36.4% 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.