BERKS TRANSPORTATION INC
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 119
Trailers: 9 (9 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
167 BERKS PRODUCTS DRIVE, LEESPORT, PA, 19533
Phone Number
(484) 248-1700
Mailing Address
167 BERKS PRODUCTS DRIVE, LEESPORT, PA, 19533
Cell Phone
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Email Address
Fax Number
(484) 248-0116
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-04-01 | BIPD/Primary | BAP 0277278 | $1,000,000 | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2016-04-01 | BIPD/Primary | 4489590 | $1,000,000 | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … | 2017-04-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-04-01 | BIPD/Primary | 3758627 | $1,000,000 | ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE C… | 2016-04-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2004-03-10 | BIPD/Primary | BAP3035221 | $1,000,000 | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… | 2006-04-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2001-03-10 | BIPD/Primary | 133-6659696 | $1,000,000 | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … | 2004-03-10 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2001-03-10 | CARGO | 8526889 | $1,000,000 | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 2001-02-07 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2001-02-07 | BIPD/Primary | 150000-03-07-40-5 | $1,000,000 | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… | 2001-02-07 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2001-02-07 | BIPD/Primary | 1500000307405 | $1,000,000 | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… | 2001-03-10 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2001-02-07 | CARGO | 820000-03-07-40-5 | $1,000,000 | PENNSYLVANIA LUMBERMENS MUTUA… | 2010-11-28 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
None%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
0 inspections · 0 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
None%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
0 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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No inspection records available |
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No inspection records available
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (10 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 20, 2017 | PA700983600X | PA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 30, 2015 | PA501708400X | PA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Dec 27, 2013 | PA313456200X | PA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2013 | PA310304400X | PA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jul 31, 2012 | PA207552500X | PA | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Dec 21, 2007 | PA801236100X | PA | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
| Dec 14, 2007 | PA801906900X | PA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Sep 25, 2007 | PA710452400X | PA | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
| May 24, 2007 | PA706513900X | PA | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
| Mar 30, 2006 | PA603237900X | PA | Injury | 0 | 1 | No |
Jan 20, 2017
PA • PA700983600X
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jan 30, 2015
PA • PA501708400X
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Dec 27, 2013
PA • PA313456200X
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Oct 9, 2013
PA • PA310304400X
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 31, 2012
PA • PA207552500X
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Dec 21, 2007
PA • PA801236100X
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Dec 14, 2007
PA • PA801906900X
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 25, 2007
PA • PA710452400X
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
May 24, 2007
PA • PA706513900X
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Mar 30, 2006
PA • PA603237900X
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
No
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
7
Total Crashes
10
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
No SMS violation data available
This carrier has no recorded BASIC violations
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 110 | Within Range |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 7 | 0 | 0 | 110 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
110
7 owned
Trailers
9
9 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
119
Driver Inspections
0
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
110
Power Units
98
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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