Zimmerman Truck Lines Inc
USDOT 246116 · MC-172419 · Mifflintown, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Zimmerman Truck Lines Inc is a corporation based in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 87 power units and 83 drivers, which ranks it #264 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 79 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 20.6% 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 (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 2.3 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, intermodal containers and more.
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| Legal name | Zimmerman Truck Lines Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 246116 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-172419 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 190 East Industrial Drive, Mifflintown, PA 17059 |
| Phone | (717) 436-2141 |
| First registered | Apr 23, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 246116.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 87 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 165 | 85 | 0 |
- 0.95 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.9 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 6,490,720 miles reported for 2024 – about 74,606 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 75% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 83 CDL drivers; 83 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 | Zimmerman Truck Lines Inc | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.6% | 20.5% | 17.4% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.3 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 52% lower than average |
| Inspections | 79 | 79 with a driver check, 34 with a vehicle check, 23 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 6, 2002) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Zimmerman Truck Lines Inc?
Zimmerman Truck Lines Inc is registered with USDOT number 246116 and operating authority MC-172419.
How many trucks does Zimmerman Truck Lines Inc have?
It reports 87 power units (87 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 250 trailers, with 83 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 10, 2025).
Where is Zimmerman Truck Lines Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania 17059.
What is the out-of-service rate of Zimmerman Truck Lines Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.6% 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.