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GARY Z HORST
Lebanon, PA
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 25.0% of 8 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3878486 · MC 1424111
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1424111 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
27.3% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 25.0% of 8 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 5 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on July 21, 2023 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1424111
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300088477
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3878486
MC Number
MC-1424111
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 6, 2022
Authority Granted
June 2, 2022
Annual Mileage
360,143 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Location
Lebanon, PA
Email
Cargo Types
Other Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service8
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
27.3% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
64th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
11 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
6 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 12 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 2, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA6
OH2
GA1
MI1
MO1
SC1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Grain / Hopper
2
Semi-trailer
2
Flatbed
1
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X7YN543591 | 6 | 4 |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X53D801590 | 4 | — |
| 2017 M.h. Eby, Inc | Other Trailer · 48 ft | 4A2MS4828H1017337 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Western Trailer Company | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 5DN144821GB001329 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1L5Z289FR053308 | 2 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1K9SD4028CK226969 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDB9X38N741139 | 2 | — |
| Kruz | Semi-trailer | 1K95D4028CK226969 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NP5DB9X03N592070 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1W14422A2E2262739 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2026 | 8792001114 | SHENDOAH CVRN VA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XP5DB9X7YN543591 1E1L5Z289FR053308 |
PA AH47179 PA PT286W6 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | 0398001317 | GAFFNEY SC | III | 3 | 1 | CHANDLER EQUIPMENT COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XP5DB9X7YN543591 1E1L5Z289FR053308 |
PA AH47179 PA PT286W6 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| January 7, 2026 | 0432000476 | HUBBARD OH | III | 2 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XP5DB9X53D801590 1K9SD4028CK226969 |
PA AH48611 PA PT887T7 |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| October 31, 2025 | H204530433 | PA, PA | III | 2 | — | GARY HORST TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT M.H. EBY, INC |
1XP5DB9X53D801590 4A2MS4828H1017337 |
PA AH48611 PA PT320S3 |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 15, 2025 | F121525811 | SR0015 OLD LYCOMING TWP - BEAU, PA | II | 4 | — | RCPGS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT M.H. EBY, INC |
1XPXDB9X38N741139 4A2MS4828H1017337 |
PA AH43033 PA PT320S3 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| July 14, 2025 | E948519568 | BONNIEBROOK RD TURN AROUND, PA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILSON |
1XPXDB9X38N741139 1W14422A2E2262739 |
PA AH43033 PA PT162T0 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 14, 2025 | C402513421 | ON I-80 W MM 99, PA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT KRUZ |
1XP5DB9X53D801590 1K9SD4028CK226969 |
PA AH48611 PA PT887T7 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| April 10, 2025 | 1365000921 | GROVETOWN GA | III | 3 | 1 | DANSONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X7YN543591 5DN144821GB001329 |
PA AH47179 PA PT642U6 |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| March 10, 2025 | 1532000317 | WINDHAM OH | II | 6 | 1 | RAUSCH CREEK DRYING AND PACKAGING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WESTERN TRAILER COMPANY |
1XP5DB9X7YN543591 5DN144821GB001329 |
PA AH47179 PA PT642U6 |
| 395.8K2-HOSRC | OOSHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| March 4, 2025 | 1450000042 | SALEM MO | II | 7 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT M.H. EBY, INC |
1NP5DB9X03N592070 4A2MS4828H1017337 |
PA AH65659 PA PT320S3 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GARY HORST TRUCKING | 2 | October 31, 2025 |
| CHANDLER EQUIPMENT COMPANY | 1 | June 24, 2026 |
| RCPGS | 1 | September 15, 2025 |
| DANSONS | 1 | April 10, 2025 |
| RAUSCH CREEK DRYING AND PACKAGING LLC | 1 | March 10, 2025 |
| KEYSTONE CEMENT CO. | 1 | January 13, 2025 |
| MICHIGAN SUGAR CO | 1 | October 2, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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