JOHN HOOVER
AUTHORIZEDDBA: HOOVER EXCAVATING LLC
USDOT
716831
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
12
Total Drivers
11
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 2, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
JOHN HOOVER is a small interstate motor carrier based in EPHRATA, Pennsylvania, operating 12 power units with 11 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 16.7% runs above the national average of 6.7%. They have 2 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 6 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Pennsylvania is 11.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.4% across 80,321 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
6
Total
60%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
2
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is JOHN HOOVER authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for JOHN HOOVER (USDOT #716831) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is JOHN HOOVER's safety record?
JOHN HOOVER has 6 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 2 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does JOHN HOOVER operate?
JOHN HOOVER operates 12 power units with 11 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does JOHN HOOVER transport hazardous materials?
No. JOHN HOOVER does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is JOHN HOOVER located?
JOHN HOOVER is based in EPHRATA, Pennsylvania at 186 W METZLER RD, 17522. Phone: (717) 629-9245.
What are JOHN HOOVER's out-of-service rates?
JOHN HOOVER's driver out-of-service rate is 16.7%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 25.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.