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HERSHEY CREAMERY CO dba HERSHEY'S ICE CREAM
DOT 5810 · Carrier
Report DateAugust 18, 2026
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✅No major red flags found
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Company Information
Legal NameHERSHEY CREAMERY CO
Registered Since06/01/1974
DBA / Trade NameHERSHEY'S ICE CREAM
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address301 S CAMERON ST, HARRISBURG, PA, 17101
Phone717-238-8134
Email on Filemorderk@hersheyicecream.com
Company OfficersROBERT J CAMPBELL, MATTHEW RYAN
MCS-150 Filed09/12/2025
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 filed within the last 2 years — company appears active
Authority held for 52.3 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Insurance & Bond Filings

No insurance or bond filings found on file.

Fleet & Safety
Power Units367
Drivers343
Annual Mileage6,169,294 mi
Safety RatingS (2018-07-10)
Cargo Carried

Passengers, Refrigerated Food, ICE CREAM

US Inspections (24 months)
InspectionsOut of ServiceOut of Service %
289 13 4.5%
US Crashes (24 months)
FatalInjuryTowTotal
0 4 6 8
Other Companies at This Address

No other FMCSA-registered entities found at this address — clean address signal.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is HERSHEY CREAMERY CO authorized to operate?

HERSHEY CREAMERY CO (DOT 5810) is on file with FMCSA. Current status: No major red flags found.

Is HERSHEY CREAMERY CO safe to book a load with?

FMCSA's official safety rating is "S". This report also checks insurance, authority history, and other risk signals FMCSA's rating alone won't show you.

What is HERSHEY CREAMERY CO's DOT number?

HERSHEY CREAMERY CO's FMCSA identifiers: DOT 5810.

How do I contact HERSHEY CREAMERY CO?

The phone number on file with FMCSA is 717-238-8134.

Data sourced from FMCSA. Report generated August 18, 2026. Informational only — always verify directly with FMCSA.  ·  ← Run another lookup