ERNEST PACKAGING
DBA: ERNEST PACKAGING SOLUTIONS
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ERNEST PACKAGING (USDOT 2739453) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2739453/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 3.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 5% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=43089 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 14 | 0 |
| Trailers | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 39 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 25 | 25 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4% | 4% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ERNEST PACKAGING is a motor carrier based in COMMERCE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2739453. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 22 power units and 21 drivers, with 39 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 5.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
ERNEST PACKAGING is a mid-sized fleet, operating 22 power units and 21 drivers, based in Commerce, CA. Across 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
28 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 155% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (26) and US (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
7.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (54.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLTCD (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 22 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 21 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 43,089 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–33 power units (±50% of this carrier's 22 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 23 | 2 | 8.7% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 26, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 32 | |
| Wabash National | 7 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 6 | |
| International | 5 | |
| Utility | 4 | |
| Ftl | 1 | |
| Hyst | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.74 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 1.64 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (39 rows) View all 39 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87317192 | Mar 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | MONTEREY PARK |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86959789 | Feb 4, 2026 | CA | 3 | SUNRISE BLVD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
|
0 | — | No |
| 86237739 | Nov 4, 2025 | CA | 3 | SOUTHPORT PKWY AT RAMCO |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86201206 | Oct 30, 2025 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 86007642 | Oct 9, 2025 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 85752093 | Sep 5, 2025 | CA | 2 | CARSON PLATFORM SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85637876 | Aug 28, 2025 | CA | 1 | CONEJO IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 85380424 | Jul 29, 2025 | ID | 1 | EAST BOISE ID |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85095392 | Jun 30, 2025 | CA | 3 | ca-uninc.-yolo-county |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85095445 | Jun 27, 2025 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85055832 | Jun 20, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85056163 | Jun 18, 2025 | CA | 2 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84769992 | May 23, 2025 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84233366 | Mar 26, 2025 | US | 1 | ANAHEIM CA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84123779 | Mar 13, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-w/b-peralta-scale |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83754138 | Jan 30, 2025 | CA | 3 | I-680 NB NO MISSION GRADE CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 83721256 | Jan 23, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-san-onofre-if-s/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83603770 | Jan 13, 2025 | CA | 3 | CONEJO IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83442811 | Dec 19, 2024 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83158897 | Nov 13, 2024 | CA | 1 | CONEJO CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 391.45A-MCEM, 393.201B-FR, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 82528814 | Aug 28, 2024 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82489250 | Aug 23, 2024 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82340856 | Aug 8, 2024 | CA | 3 | CASTAIC IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82319337 | Aug 5, 2024 | CA | 1 | CARSON PLATFORM SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82269028 | Jul 29, 2024 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.11 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA6701700209 | Jan 20, 2017 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 10 | 1 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| CARSON PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 2 | 0 |
| CONEJO IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| CARSON SCALE FACILITY | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CASTAIC CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CONEJO CVEF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I-680 NB NO MISSION GRADE CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify ERNEST PACKAGING
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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