Peters Brothers Inc
USDOT 5095 · MC-156843 · Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Peters Brothers Inc is a corporation based in Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 83 power units and 83 drivers, which ranks it #285 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 112 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 23.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 8.4 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 general freight, household goods, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Peters Brothers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 5095 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-156843 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 37 Penn Street, Lenhartsville, PA 19534 |
| Phone | (610) 562-2275 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 5095.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 83 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 155 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 6,639,183 miles reported for 2024 – about 79,990 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 83 CDL drivers; 76 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 7 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 | Peters Brothers Inc | Same size, US | PA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.9% | 20.5% | 17.4% | 17% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 73% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.4 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 77% higher than average |
| Inspections | 112 | 112 with a driver check, 46 with a vehicle check, 71 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 14, 1996) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Peters Brothers Inc?
Peters Brothers Inc is registered with USDOT number 5095 and operating authority MC-156843.
How many trucks does Peters Brothers Inc have?
It reports 83 power units (83 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 155 trailers, with 83 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 22, 2025).
Where is Peters Brothers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania 19534.
What is the out-of-service rate of Peters Brothers Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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.