Lester R Summers, Inc.

Lester R Summers, Inc. Summers is a proud employee owned company based in Central Pennsylvania.

We are a premier specialized carrier that operates a well maintained and safety conscious fleet that has been around since 1946 serving customers all across the country.

Pennsylvania plays a major part in improvements to the infracture of our country. So, when our customers that are tasked...
11/29/2025

Pennsylvania plays a major part in improvements to the infracture of our country. So, when our customers that are tasked with producing products for these projects, they know who to trust with moving these challenging and odd loads. This one was no match for Ray in truck #244 and Jon in our Safety truck. Under the tarps of this odd looking load are sections of custom fabricated stainless steel that will be used by METRO rail in our nation's capital as part of an ongoing improvement project to their commuter stations. Built by GSM Industrial in Lancaster, these 14' wide by 26' long sections are on their way to CHL Technologies is Souderton, PA for structural inspection and final blasting. Pictured are two of the four loads moved in as many days for this phase of the project. Once completed the Green Fleet will move them to their final destination, where they will provide many years of service to the DC metro lines and it's commuters. High, wide, and heavy; big, bad, and ugly, these moves are unsettling for some. For us, it's what we have been doing for 80 years! Our specialized equipment and highly skilled drivers are why our customers keep coming back. Our team takes great pride in the attention to detail we put into all of these moves. We insure that it will get from point to point as efficiently, efficiently, and above all, safely as possible. If you see one of our trucks on the highways, give them the space, patience, and respect they will undoubtedly need and maybe even a friendly smile and wave to say thank you! We are carrying the backbone of our nation on our backs, and on our wagons! Without trucks, America stops and we are proud to be a small part of of keeping our country moving forward.

More loads than drivers so, time for the Safety guy to climb back in the saddle. 175 ton Crawler crane needed moved from...
11/13/2025

More loads than drivers so, time for the Safety guy to climb back in the saddle. 175 ton Crawler crane needed moved from the Wegmans Distribution Center expansion project to the site of their new truck shop which is a joint venture between Wegmans and Penske in Pottsville. It's always great to get out and get your hands dirty and remember where you came from. Today though was even cooler. I was able to do it with some of the old crew I did it with back in the day while training the next generation to continue our legacy. These projects move Pennsylvania forward and Summers moves what they need to make it happen!

It was an honor to be part of this days!
09/16/2025

It was an honor to be part of this days!

Yesterday, Jeff in truck  #233, Marty in truck  #234, and Hector in truck  #174 Delivered these 70' precast beams to a h...
07/10/2025

Yesterday, Jeff in truck #233, Marty in truck #234, and Hector in truck #174 Delivered these 70' precast beams to a highway project on I-84 Near Milford, Pike County, PA. We are proud to partner with so many great companies to help PennDot improve the infrastructure of our Commonwealth. Another safe move in the books...

This week, George in truck  #236 moved this overhead Gantry beam from Reading Crane in Douglassville, PA to the Norfolk ...
07/03/2025

This week, George in truck #236 moved this overhead Gantry beam from Reading Crane in Douglassville, PA to the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, VA. This beast stretched out to be 136' long, 11' wide and grossing out at 152,000 lbs. We take great pride knowing that our nation's military and Space Program trust us here at Summers to move some of their most valuable cargo and equipment to keep this great nation moving. These moves are no easy task to get from place to place but, our team gets it done everytime, the only way we know how, effectively, efficiently, and SAFELY! Great job once again to, Sales, Operations, Safety, and especially George for another safe move without incident!

Attention to detail, that's what sets us apart from the others. When we take on a job, every precaution is taken to ensu...
05/22/2025

Attention to detail, that's what sets us apart from the others. When we take on a job, every precaution is taken to ensure the load is cared for and will arrive at it's destination in the same condition it left the shipper. Here you see Hector in truck #174 and Russ in truck # 184 moving pieces that will be used as part of a memorial in our nation's capital which measured over 14 ft. wide on their way to be painted. Then we also have Alan in truck #173 and your's truly covering a load in Unit #232 with the final loads that make up the frame work for a new library on the campus of Villanova University. At Summers, everyone is committed to servicing our clients in the safest, most effective, and efficient way possible. Think you have what it takes? We are still looking for experienced, professional CDL-A drivers to join our team. Log onto www.summerstrucking.com to view our positions and apply today!

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a stable company? Are you the type of driver that is up for a challenge? Les...
03/11/2025

Are you looking for a rewarding career with a stable company? Are you the type of driver that is up for a challenge? Lester R. Summers Inc., an employee owned company, is one of Pennsylvania's premier flatbed and specialty carriers and we are hiring qualified CDL-A drivers to join our family. These positions will require overnights at times. You'll enjoy great benefits like hourly compensation with overtime after eight hours, not forty, an insurance package including health, dental, vision, prescriptions, life, ADD, & short term disability. A generous holiday schedule and PTO program as well as a 401K plan, profit sharing with an employee stock option program are also included. You will also enjoy a well maintained assigned tractor. To qualify, you will need three (3) years of previous driving experience and one (1) year violation free driving. Previous flatbed or heavy haul experience is helpful but we will train the right candidates. So, if you are safety minded driver with a positive professional attitude, visit www.summerstrucking.com and fill out an application under the job listings tab or call and talk to Jon Sizer at 717-733-6556.

On Friday, May 31, Summers Trucking hosted a field trip from the Clay Elementary 2nd graders.  The children enjoyed lear...
06/11/2024

On Friday, May 31, Summers Trucking hosted a field trip from the Clay Elementary 2nd graders. The children enjoyed learning about the important role of a truck driver and got to experience the inside of a tractor. The air horn may have been the most popular part of their day. 😉 Thank you to our drivers, Ryan Weaver & Jordan Weber, for taking the time to demonstrate the profession and to the other employees that helped make their visit memorable!

04/01/2024

Way to go Kalen! Our PMTA "Driver of the Month" winner.👏 🏆

Congratulations to our own Kalen Herbein, chosen as a Driver of the Month!👏🎉
04/01/2024

Congratulations to our own Kalen Herbein, chosen as a Driver of the Month!👏🎉

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40 Garden Spot Road
Ephrata, PA
17522

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