Gerlachs Garden and Power Equipment Inc
USDOT 1887067 · Erie, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Gerlachs Garden and Power Equipment Inc is a company based in Erie, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 80 power units and 80 drivers, which ranks it #308 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 24 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 26.7% 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 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 3.8 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 building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Gerlachs Garden and Power Equipment Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1887067 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2727 West 18Th Street, Erie, PA 16505 |
| Phone | (814) 833-5376 |
| First registered | May 7, 2009 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1887067.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 80 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 38 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 59,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 738 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 13 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 6 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 | Gerlachs Garden and Power Eq | 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 | 26.7% | 20.5% | 17.4% | 30% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.8 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 21% lower than average |
| Inspections | 24 | 24 with a driver check, 15 with a vehicle check, 26 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Gerlachs Garden and Power Equipment Inc?
Gerlachs Garden and Power Equipment Inc is registered with USDOT number 1887067.
How many trucks does Gerlachs Garden and Power Equipment Inc have?
It reports 80 power units (0 tractors, 80 straight trucks) and 38 trailers, with 80 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 6, 2026).
Where is Gerlachs Garden and Power Equipment Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Erie, Pennsylvania 16505.
What is the out-of-service rate of Gerlachs Garden and Power Equipment Inc?
Over 24 months, 26.7% 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.