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Carrier profile · USDOT 1541282 · MC-592028 · Updated 06/13/2026

ERNEST L CARTER

2 power unitsavg 18.7 yrRegional · 4 statesFRANKLINVILLE, NJ
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-592028 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
18.7Avg age (yr)
2000–2014 · vPIC
Call dispatch(856) 472-5799Email dispatchECARTER1104@aOl.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority19 yr active
since 2006
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo75.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

18.7 yr

Model years 2000–2014 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

19 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 19-yr authority, 75% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is ERNEST L CARTER safe to work with?

Is ERNEST L CARTER safe to load? ERNEST L CARTER (USDOT 1541282, MC-592028) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in FRANKLINVILLE, NJ, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 19 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 15 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 75.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
ELERNEST L CARTER 74
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Frequently asked

What is ERNEST L CARTER's USDOT number?

ERNEST L CARTER's USDOT number is 1541282, and its motor carrier number is MC-592028.

Is ERNEST L CARTER authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, ERNEST L CARTER is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is ERNEST L CARTER's safety record?

ERNEST L CARTER has a 75.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 15 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is ERNEST L CARTER's fleet?

ERNEST L CARTER operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is ERNEST L CARTER based?

ERNEST L CARTER is based in FRANKLINVILLE, NJ, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.