HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/246116-zimmerman-truck-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 10:41 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (717) 436-2141, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC172419.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC172419 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy MCP14537A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2015 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 of 33 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
0 of 82 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 13 states and provinces, 24 months
- PA 24 29.3%
- NC 12 14.6%
- NY 11 13.4%
- VA 8 9.8%
- NJ 6 7.3%
- OH 5 6.1%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 48
48 tractors
Kenworth 50International 6Western Star 6
87 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 63
59 semi-trailers · 3 full trailers · 1 school buses
Utility 32Great Dane 22Transcraft 2Hyundai Translead 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Nittany Paper 8First Quality 5Marcal 4Fqp Healthcare 2Midwest Pipe And Steel 1Tractor Supply 1Ds Smith 1Millwood 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | MA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | RI | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 20, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Pennsylvania average covers 99,719 vehicle and 169,230 driver inspections of all Pennsylvania-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
23 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 36 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 7 | 52.2% | 67.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 26.1% | 15.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 | 21.7% | 12.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 2 | 2 |
| More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207BAALPMEOOS | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A2TAOBB | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation Hours Nominal · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3HOSPRNP | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39520BELDNV | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Pennsylvania column is the mix across all Pennsylvania-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Sadsbury Township, PA | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Bedminster, NJ | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 246116 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC172419 |
| Legal name | ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 87 |
| Drivers | 83 |
| Annual mileage | 6,490,720 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 6, 2002) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 23, 1984 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @ztlinc.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 87 | 0 |
| Trailers | 165 | 85 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC172419: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC172419: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC
What does ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC172419: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking ZIMMERMAN TRUCK LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 246116. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (717) 436-2141, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC172419, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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