DBA: H R Ewell Inc
Herman R Ewell Inc is an active interstate carrier based in East Earl, PA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 297 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 286 | 11 | 0 |
| Trailers | 644 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 297 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 297 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 76% | 89% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 89% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 80% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 31% | 81% | Better than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 2 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 35 | 15 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 10, 2026 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | DE | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 33 | 0.96 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 6 | 0.38 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 1.30 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 0.16 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 25 states. Top state MD accounts for 12% of activity. Activity outside home state (PA): 100%.
+20 other states with fewer inspections
| Oct 1, 2024 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
| 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 5 | 5 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| MO |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | OH | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 20, 2026 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 39360D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 25, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 20, 2026 | 39360C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 3953A1HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 3953A2HOSPD | 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-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Nov 14, 2025 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |