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GERLACHS GARDEN AND POWER EQUIPMENT INC
CarrierIntel Score: 68/100. 26 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.
DOT 1887067ActiveInterstateERIE, PA
COMPANY
Authority since
—
MCS-150
2026-05-06 · 59,000 mi (2025)
Fleet
80 units · 38 trailers · 80 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
59,000 mi (2025)
ADDRESS
Physical
2727 WEST 18TH STREET
ERIE, PA 16505
ERIE, PA 16505
Mailing
3161 WEST 32ND STREET
ERIE, PA 16506
ERIE, PA 16506
CONTACT
Phone
8148335376
Email
markg@gerlachs.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
MARK GERLACH
Title
PRESIDENT
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Authorized For Hire · Exempt For Hire
Specialty
Construction & Building Materials
Cargo types
4
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionOther: STONE, TOPSOIL, ASPHALT
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
209 mo
Since USDOT registration
INSURANCE
Verification needed
No federal insurance filing found. Whether this carrier must file one is unclear from its registration; verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
RISK GRADE
Minimal Risk
1 risk factors · 1 strengths
OOS RATE
27.8%
10 / 36 inspections
CarrierIntel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
68
out of 100
Fair
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections Checking local VIN index…
Minimal Risk
1 risk factor · 1 strengths · 3 data pointsSAFETY PERFORMANCE
Crash Record
17 crashes · 0 fatal · 6 with injuries · 16 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
72% — 26 clean of 36 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
27.8% — driver OOS 1 insp., vehicle OOS 9 insp.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
No operating authority on file
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
No authority history events
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-05-06
INSURANCE
Active Coverage
Verification needed — No federal insurance filing found. Whether this carrier must file one is unclear from its registration; verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
SUMMARY
Elevated OOS rate 17% (last 24 mo)
Low crash rate (1.9 per 100 trucks/yr)
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