ERNEST MAIER INC
USDOT 230008 • 30243 MILLSBORO HWY, MILLSBORO, DE, 19966
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1061694 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1061694 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 27, 2019 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 132 inspections
Violation Summary (137 violations from latest 100 of 132 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 14 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 14 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 6 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 5 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 3 | 2 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106B-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.3 | 393.3 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(1) | No valid CDL | 1 | 1 | 9 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (132 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MILLSBORO | MILLSBORO HWY | ...216381 | ERNEST MAIER INC |
| Sep 16, 2025 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | DELMAR | DELMAR RD | ...344853 | ERNEST MAIER INC |
| Jul 9, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | GOLDSBORO | MD 312 - OAKLAND RD | ...460733 | ERNEST MAIER INC |
| Apr 14, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | LL 120 - E LINE RD AT MD 54 - E LINE RD GUMBORO RD | ...661678 | ERNEST MAIER INC |
| Oct 16, 2024 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILLSBORO | LAUREL RD | ...041708 | ERNEST MAIER INC |
| Jun 6, 2024 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MILLSBORO | MILLSBORO HWY | ...787266 | ERNEST MAIER INC |
| Feb 28, 2024 | DC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON | 3022 SOUTH DAKOTA AVENUE NE | ...874946 | ERNEST MAIER INC |
| Oct 2, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | CAPITAL BELTWAY | ...134536 | ERNEST MAIER INC |
| Jul 21, 2023 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | DANVILLE RD | ...270555 | ERNEST MAIER INC |
| Apr 26, 2023 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MILLSBORO | MAIN ST | ...002689 | ERNEST MAIER INC |
| Jul 20, 2022 | DC | FATAL | 2 | 1 | WASHINGTON | 800 21ST STREET NW | ...003370 | ERNEST MAIER INC |
| Dec 17, 2021 | DE | FATAL | 1 | 0 | BRIDGEVILLE | ATLANTA RD | ...023020 | ERNEST MAIER INC |
| Jul 20, 2021 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | JOPPA RD W | ...594059 | ERNEST MAIER INC |
| Mar 22, 2021 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | BALTIMORE WASHINGTON PKWY | ...337455 | ERNEST MAIER INC |
| Mar 15, 2021 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENWOOD | SR16 BEACH HWY | ...029421 | ERNEST MAIER INC |
| Nov 30, 2020 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 19, 2020 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2020 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2020 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2019 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2019 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2019 | DE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2018 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2018 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 14, 2018 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records