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 | 3 | — | 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 | 41 | 16 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2026 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2026 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 4, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 31, 2026 |
Carriers that share an officer, phone, or email with this DOT.
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 23 | 0.70 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 4 | 0.29 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 1.03 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.05 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 26 states. Top state MD accounts for 15% of activity. Activity outside home state (PA): 100%.
+21 other states with fewer inspections
| Oct 1, 2024 |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 6 | 6 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 6 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 | 3 |
| NJ |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Aug 12, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 29, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 19, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 16, 2026 | NM | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 31, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 29, 2026 | 3963A1BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jul 19, 2026 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 39395A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jun 11, 2026 | 3939ALHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jun 9, 2026 | 3922SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| May 4, 2026 | 39345B2BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Apr 21, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |