FMCSA Carrier Profile
R M KURTZ ENTERPRIZE INC
Ephrata, PA
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs, 10 mo
Authority
Active
MC-186296 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
35.3% OOS · 21 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
35.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 19 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC186296
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT775508003
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
269496
MC Number
MC-186296
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 8, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 11, 1986
Authority Reinstated
October 13, 2006
Annual Mileage
927,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
255 Durlach Rd, Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ralph Kurtz
Officer 2
Lance Kurtz,shanekurtz,nicole King,lane Kurtz
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Out-of-Service Rate
35.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
17 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
62.5%
Driver OOS Rate
9.1%
Ranks in the 78th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
10
Total OOS Orders
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (21)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2026 | NY | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XP5D29X4KN269838 | 2 | Passed |
| December 9, 2025 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | 1XP9D29XXEN174819 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| September 16, 2025 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DR9X7VN435752 | 1 | Passed |
| August 5, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9XX4D813316 | 1 | Passed |
| August 5, 2025 | LA | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DR9X7VN435752 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| July 17, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXD49X7DD179077 | 1 | Passed |
| July 8, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DR9X2XN493285 | 1 | Passed |
| June 17, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB8X8SN364761 | 1 | Passed |
| June 13, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DR9X2XN493285 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| April 4, 2025 | VA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP9D29XXEN174819 | 0 | Clean |
| March 10, 2025 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | FORD · 1FDYA90XXKVA38449 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| February 26, 2025 | MS | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5D49X7VN435752 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 21 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA5
MD4
NY4
LA3
OH2
KY1
and 2 more states
Equipment on Record (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1GR1A0624LW153952 | Gdan | 4 | — |
| 1XP5D29X4KN269838 | Peterbilt | 4 | — |
| 928497 | Heil Co. | 4 | 3 |
| 1GR1A0626MW224215 | Great Dane | 3 | 1 |
| 1XP5DR9X7VN435752 | Peterbilt | 3 | 1 |
| 1XP9D29XXEN174819 | Peterbilt | 3 | 1 |
| 10BABB233NF319494 | Brenner Ta | 2 | — |
| 1FDYA90XXKVA38449 | Ford | 2 | 1 |
| 1XP5DB8X8SN364761 | Ptrb | 2 | 1 |
| 1XP5DR9X2XN493285 | Peterbilt | 2 | 1 |
Showing 10 of 20 units
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 13, 2006 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 14, 2005 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 12, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| January 24, 2003 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| February 21, 1997 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 3, 1996 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 12, 1994 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 7, 1993 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 25, 1992 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| December 2, 2002 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 9, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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