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EMERALD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC
Kent, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 837896 · MC 385822
Satisfactory
Active 9 months · first granted 2000
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-385822 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Homeland Insurance Company Of New York
Safety
Satisfactory
9.5% OOS · 119 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 9 months since reinstatement on January 14, 2026; first granted August 18, 2000 (26 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $4,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 2.6% — below the 5.5% national average
- 119 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC385822
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
HOMELAND INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy 793-01-45-32
Nautilus Insurance Company
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy ECP2048613-10
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$6,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
837896
MC Number
MC-385822
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 4, 1999
Authority First Granted
August 18, 2000
Authority Reinstated
January 14, 2026
Annual Mileage
2,121,680 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
1621 St Clair Avenue, Kent, OH 44240
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Scott Hershberger
Officer 2
Brian Grimm
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
119
Driver Inspections
54
Vehicle Inspections
98
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance41
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service24
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.6% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
9.5% of 84 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
22 of 73 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 87 inspections
Hours of Service
9 of 87 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 87 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 87 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO12
PA12
OH10
TX10
MD8
NC8
and 14 more states
Fleet & Equipment (61)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~44
of 51 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~17
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
20
Tractor
18
Semi-trailer
9
Dry Van
6
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Not Applicable
2
Dump
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTEUMMN3SS757685 | 7 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth T480 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NK5LJ9X8RM380688 | 7 | 1 |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 40 ft | 5V8VA4023MM103436 | 6 | 1 |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTEUMMN9RS359407 | 5 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0SN541343 | 5 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3SN750527 | 5 | 1 |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BFB72U51F0B2913 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HTXPDA12988 | 4 | — |
| 2026 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML9TS526869 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 40 ft | 1JJV401DXJL086937 | 4 | — |
Show all 61 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X1SJ133693 | 4 | — |
| 2009 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYBS59HAM6677 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHG3DV4LHLL2166 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 40 ft | 1GR1A8027LB216377 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X3SJ133694 | 3 | 1 |
| Di-mond Tr | Semi-trailer | 2DM42J348PS189301 | 3 | 2 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 2MN01AAJ431004778 | 3 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1NN315042 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1SN778956 | 3 | 1 |
| Benl | Semi-trailer | 1B9A12627EB180215 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Ford F-550 | Not Applicable · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HN8SDA05998 | 2 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML7PS088066 | 2 | — |
| 2026 International MV607 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTEUMMN6TS633654 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 40 ft | 1JJV402D2RL443506 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TX5RJ352435 | 2 | — |
| Polar Mfg. | Semi-trailer | 1PMS34227J1049287 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 42 ft | 1UYVS2427N3685001 | 2 | — |
| 1994 Kenworth T600 | Truck · Class 7 | 2NK4HM7X5RM375479 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC5RDUS8516 | 2 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1SN541593 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8NN259391 | 2 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8SN030172 | 2 | — |
| Acro | Semi-trailer | 1A9114124Y1005009 | 1 | 1 |
| Ibex Indus | Semi-trailer | 1A9T37203NR220120 | 1 | — |
| 2026 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D1S288TRD20606 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Ford F-600 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1FDFF6LT5SDA06501 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Ford F-550 | Not Applicable · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT2SDA07701 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT1PDA13009 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXFC3KHKH6635 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMMM8LH558914 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W59L266319 | 1 | 1 |
| Othr | — | 1N9S74225YA044012 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDLP0X4GJ121891 | 1 | — |
| Polar Mfg. | Semi-trailer | 1PMS34223J1049285 | 1 | — |
| Trailmobil | Semi-trailer | 2MN01AAJ231004777 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T280 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NK3HM6X6SM125963 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Kenworth C500 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NK5LJ0X3TM210470 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LJ0X1GM336818 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LJ0X6KM269268 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGMD62GDHB6493 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFCXLDME3452 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML0TL067299 | 1 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR2JL528535 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR6JL528537 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR9LL857865 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1SN030174 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3SN030175 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8SN541493 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXNN259389 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXSN030173 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Isuzu NRR | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | JALE5W16XK7300876 | 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 (119)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | 3222000524 | NEW PARIS OH | I | — | — | CASEYS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR3SN030175 1JJV402D2RL443506 |
OH PXB5534 OH TTR2320 |
| October 6, 2026 | H600154980 | OK, OK | I | 2 | — | M/C | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML9TS526869 |
OH PXD5830 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 23, 2026 | 496S000084 | IA, IA | II | 2 | — | CASEYS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NK5LJ9X8RM380688 |
KS AKC104 |
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| September 16, 2026 | XL00119057 | CALIFORNIA BORO PA | I | — | — | SHEETZ INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HN8SDA05998 |
OH PNG1655 |
| September 15, 2026 | XL00120916 | SNYDER TWP PA | I | 1 | — | EMERALD ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT2SDA07701 |
OH PNX1380 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| September 8, 2026 | V262573252 | TX, TX | II | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDZAPR0SN541343 1JJV401DXJL086937 |
OH PXD5465 OH TUB1596 |
| August 24, 2026 | 1532001423 | YOUNGSTOWN OH | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5HN8SDA05998 |
OH PNG1655 |
| August 24, 2026 | 5450003550 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | II | 1 | 1 | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL DI-MOND TR |
3HSDZAPR1SN541593 2DM42J348PS189301 |
OH PXD5464 OH TTD2336 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | 437J000007 | IA, IA | I | 5 | 1 | CASEYS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMMN3SS757685 |
OH PXB5001 |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | OOSHM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Displ | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 27, 2026 | V262505683 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE, TX | II | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR1SN778956 1GR1A8027LB216377 |
OH PXE6044 OH TUC2909 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CASEYS | 21 | October 8, 2026 |
| SHEETZ | 5 | September 16, 2026 |
| PUNXSUTAWNEY FINISHING WORKS | 3 | October 16, 2025 |
| ACCIDENT GAS STORAGE | 2 | February 17, 2026 |
| GPM | 2 | October 28, 2025 |
| EMERALD ENVIROMENTAL | 2 | May 13, 2025 |
| COLUMBIA GAS TRANSMISSION | 1 | June 2, 2026 |
| CASEY'S # 4766 | 1 | April 15, 2026 |
| METHANOL SOLUTION | 1 | March 19, 2026 |
| CASEY'S 1742 | 1 | March 11, 2026 |
| SHEETZ 449 | 1 | February 26, 2026 |
| CASEY'S #4420 | 1 | February 5, 2026 |
10 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2026 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 14, 2026 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| December 29, 2025 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| January 15, 2020 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 2, 2020 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| October 14, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 2, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 10, 2006 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 20, 2005 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| August 18, 2000 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 23, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 23, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 24, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 29, 2019 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 17, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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