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EE SHENK SONS INC
Elizabethtown, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 276255 · MC 544300
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-544300 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Arch Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
37.5% OOS · 18 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC544300
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ZACAT1200104
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
276255
MC Number
MC-544300
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Partnership
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 17, 1986
Authority Granted
February 1, 2006
Annual Mileage
1,612,900 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
151 Creek Road, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeromy Shenk
Officer 2
Joel Shenk
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (34.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
37.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
70th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 28, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA6
MD5
DE3
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (20)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 32 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Grain / Hopper
3
Tank
3
Semi-trailer
2
Truck
2
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49XXRJ349116 | 3 | — |
| 1988 Wilkens Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 1W92M4826JS077233 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Walinga, Inc. | Tank · 40 ft | 2W9HA4024GG001059 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV9JPJW1656 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CV77LU60219 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 International SF647 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTWYSBT56J262740 | 1 | — |
| True | — | 1T92C4224A0007115 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1T92C422680007577 | 1 | — |
| Cornhusker | Semi-trailer | 1T92C4327C0007742 | 1 | — |
| 1985 Wilkens Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1W92M4524FS077839 | 1 | — |
Show all 20 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Wilkens Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 47 ft | 1W92M4728BS077348 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDU8X03J394178 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X6NJ125867 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Walinga, Inc. | Tank · 40 ft | 2W9HA4022NG001140 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Walinga, Inc. | Tank · 40 ft | 2W9HA4027FG001040 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDDU9X77F166946 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Western Star 4700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAVDV7JPJW1655 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWFG5RLVH8269 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMBPDV6RLVE0890 | 1 | 1 |
| Wstr | Straight Truck | 5KKXBCCG1EPFS1263 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | 1267000876 | TOWNSEND DE | II | — | — | PROXIMITY MALT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WILKENS MANUFACTURING |
5KJJBWFG5RLVH8269 1W92M4826JS077233 |
PA AH49966 PA PT5831E |
| May 14, 2026 | H406613429 | REED TOWNSHIP PA | III | 3 | 1 | SHENK SONS INC | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMBPDV6RLVE0890 |
PA AF36725 |
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| April 28, 2026 | E948611808 | MANOR TWP PA | III | 1 | 1 | SK ORGANIC GRAIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WALINGA, INC. |
1FUJA6CV77LU60219 2W9HA4027FG001040 |
PA AF60327 PA PT384W2 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| November 17, 2025 | 0831001213 | MIDDLETOWN DE | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CORNHUSKER |
1XKZD49XXRJ349116 1T92C4327C0007742 |
PA AH33913 PA PTY3786G |
| October 3, 2025 | 2410C00478 | CECILTON MD | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WILKENS MANUFACTURING |
5KJJAVDV9JPJW1656 1W92M4728BS077348 |
PA AG68502 PA PT268V1 |
| June 10, 2025 | 0302C00094 | ELKTON MD | II | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WALINGA, INC. |
1XKZD49X6NJ125867 2W9HA4022NG001140 |
PA AH08669 PA PT838G1 |
| 391.41B10-MC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 17, 2025 | XL00083457 | ON SUNNYBURN RD AT ITS INTERSE, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILKENS MANUFACTURING |
3WKDDU9X77F166946 1W92M4826JS077233 |
PA AG12727 PA PT5831E |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| January 29, 2025 | 0831000638 | MIDDLETOWN DE | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR WILKENS MANUFACTURING |
5KJJAVDV9JPJW1656 1W92M4524FS077839 |
PA AG68502 PA PT254A7 |
| August 12, 2024 | 2379002079 | I-83, MD | II | 1 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR GDAN |
5KJJAVDV7JPJW1655 1T92C422680007577 |
PA AG66420 PA PT7954V |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 9, 2024 | 0295006639 | BALTIMORE COUNTY, MD | II | 2 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRUE |
1XKDDU8X03J394178 1T92C4224A0007115 |
PA AF36733 PA PT4795X |
| 393.201A | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| PROXIMITY MALT | 1 | June 8, 2026 |
| SHENK SONS INC | 1 | May 14, 2026 |
| SK ORGANIC GRAIN | 1 | April 28, 2026 |
| SHENK | 1 | April 30, 2024 |
| ORGANIC UNLIMITED | 1 | April 29, 2024 |
| PA FISH AND GAME COMMISSION | 1 | December 28, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2006 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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