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Carrier profile · USDOT 1541282 · MC-592028 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
ERNEST L CARTER
2 power unitsavg 18.7 yrRegional · 4 statesFRANKLINVILLE, NJ74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-592028 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
18.7Avg age (yr)
2000–2014 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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USDOT registration1919 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo75.075.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
18.7 yr
Model years 2000–2014 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
19 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ERNEST L CARTER (USDOT 1541282) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 31, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 75.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 6 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 14, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 30, 2015 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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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.
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