Messick Farm Equipment Inc
USDOT 486712 · Mount Joy, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Messick Farm Equipment Inc (dba Messick's) is a corporation based in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 75 power units and 109 drivers, which ranks it #340 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 31 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 3.2% 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 2.7 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, agricultural / farm supplies, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Messick Farm Equipment Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Messick's |
| USDOT number | 486712 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1475 Strickler Rd, Mount Joy, PA 17552 |
| Phone | (717) 367-1319 |
| First registered | Jun 4, 1992 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 486712.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 71 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.45 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 1,000,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 13,333 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 20 CDL drivers; 57 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 13 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 | Messick Farm Equipment Inc | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.0% | 20.5% | 17.4% | 22% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.2% | 3.3% | 2.3% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.7 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 44% lower than average |
| Inspections | 31 | 31 with a driver check, 20 with a vehicle check, 24 BASIC violations recorded, 4 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 3, 2002) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Messick Farm Equipment Inc?
Messick Farm Equipment Inc is registered with USDOT number 486712.
How many trucks does Messick Farm Equipment Inc have?
It reports 75 power units (4 tractors, 71 straight trucks) and 4 trailers, with 109 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 8, 2026).
Where is Messick Farm Equipment Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Mount Joy, Pennsylvania 17552.
What is the out-of-service rate of Messick Farm Equipment Inc?
Over 24 months, 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 3.2% 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.