Philips Brothers Electrical Contractors INC
Glenmoore, PA
Profile data updated Apr 24, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
81
Power Units
38
Drivers
FMCSA since 1989 (36 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
PHILIPS BROTHERS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since August 1989. Based in Glenmoore, PA, they operate a fleet of 81 power units with 38 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Philips Brothers Electrical Contractors INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 68 | 0 | 0 | 68 |
| Tractors | 13 | 0 | 0 | 13 |
| Trailers | 55 | 0 | 0 | 55 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Philips Brothers Electrical Contractors INC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 38
MCS-150 Mileage: 232 miles (2024)
Driver Information
38
Total Drivers
38
CDL Drivers
22
Interstate Drivers
16
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by PHILIPS BROTHERS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC
7 trucks and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 14, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Ford, Ram, Sure-trac. Equipment breakdown: 6 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 SEMI-TRAILER, 1 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | 75% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 13% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 13% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Sure-trac | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| 22 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (6 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 2 | 25% |
| Ram | 2 | 25% |
| Sure-trac | 1 | 13% |
| Dodge | 1 | 13% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 13% |
| Sterling Truck | 1 | 13% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (8 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZFV9254 | PA | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| PT344W5 | PA | Sure-trac SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| ZTJ2318 | PA | Ram STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| ZMK4722 | PA | Dodg STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| ZXT5594 | PA | Ram TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| AH01540 | PA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| VBR1871 | PA | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| AF36457 | PA | Sterling T STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Sep 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (8 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
7
Inspections
24 months
15
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+22.4%)
✗ Worse than national average (+17.2%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 | PA | Full | 6 | 1 |
| 02/17/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 3 | 2 |
| 01/04/2026 | IA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 11/12/2025 | NJ | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/06/2025 | MD | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 10/22/2025 | DE | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 09/11/2025 | PA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does PHILIPS BROTHERS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, PHILIPS BROTHERS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Is PHILIPS BROTHERS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC's authority currently active?
PHILIPS BROTHERS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has PHILIPS BROTHERS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC been in business?
PHILIPS BROTHERS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since August 1989, making their authority approximately 36 years, 11 months old.
Where is PHILIPS BROTHERS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC located?
PHILIPS BROTHERS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC is physically located at 235 SWEET SPRING ROAD, GLENMOORE, PA 19343.
Roadside Inspection History 7 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
PHILIPS BROTHERS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC has been inspected 7 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in PA, MD, DE. Out of these, 3 inspections (about 43%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 391.11B1-A — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 6 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-02-17 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-01-04 | IA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-12 | NJ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-06 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2025-10-22 | DE | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-09-11 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
13 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for PHILIPS BROTHERS ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS INC, of which 4 (31%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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