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ZIMMERMAN GROUP INC
DBA: Zimmerman Carriers
Ephrata, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 764976 · MC 344200
No Safety Rating
Active 27 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-344200 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Selective Insurance Company Of America
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 27 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC344200
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy S2736310
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
764976
MC Number
MC-344200
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 17, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 13, 1998
Authority Granted
October 6, 1998
Annual Mileage
132,075 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
788 Glenwood Drive, Ephrata, PA 17522
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Benjamin Zimmerman
Officer 2
Mark Zimmerman
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance1
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA4
MD1
NJ1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
2
Dry Van
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 Peterbilt 357 | Truck · Class 8 | 1XPALE0X5TN409137 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627EB704711 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DU9X04N831815 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXD21NDMZ4176 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2025 | E915526886 | ON HORSESHOE PIKE 504 FEET NOR, PA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XPALE0X5TN409137 |
PA AH53330 |
| May 6, 2025 | F705512631 | SR0011 MONROE TWP - RAMP TO SR, PA | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DU9X04N831815 1GRAA0627EB704711 |
PA AG97341 PA PT925F2 |
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 3, 2025 | L204509362 | US 322 W/B WEST OF PALMYRA RD, PA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXD21NDMZ4176 |
IN 2792996 |
| November 19, 2024 | XL00067025 | 1000 BLOCK EISENHOWER BOULEVAR, PA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XPALE0X5TN409137 |
PA AH53330 |
| July 19, 2024 | 3240003914 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY, MD | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPALE0X5TN409137 |
PA AH53330 |
| March 1, 2024 | SPSAI00261 | ROADSIDE, NJ | III | 1 | — | VARIOUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DU9X04N831815 1GRAA0627EB704711 |
PA AG97341 PA PT925F2 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| January 24, 2024 | J109402488 | ON LINCOLN HWY E T MCILVAINE R, PA | III | 2 | — | ZIMMERMAN GROUP INC | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1XPALE0X5TN409137 |
PA AG35771 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 22, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 12, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 17, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 20, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 4, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 12, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 15, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 6, 1998 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 25, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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