ERNIE TRANS CORP
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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ERNIE TRANS CORP (USDOT 3621054) 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 Active BIPD limit: $1,500,000 Officer(s): ERNEST TRENT 2ND (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,500,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3621054/ As of: Jul 25, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 11.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 35.3% vs peer median 9.5% (worse). n=89167 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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Nov 21, 2024
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1236891ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 10 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 43 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 37 | 37 | 5 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| OOS percentage | 8.11% | 21.62% | 60% |
| 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
ERNIE TRANS CORP is a motor carrier based in CLARK, NJ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3621054. 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 10 power units and 10 drivers, with 43 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 35.3%. 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.
ERNIE TRANS CORP is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 10 drivers, based in Clark, NJ. Across 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
30 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 400% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NJ (9) and NC (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (33.3% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Freightliner, Volvo, and Petr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 89,167 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Jersey (NJ) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Apr 8, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | May 15, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 5, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 27, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 7, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 5, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 17, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| Peterbilt | 7 | |
| Volvo | 6 | |
| Petr | 5 | |
| Bren | 3 | |
| CIMC | 3 | |
| Kenworth | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.40 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 8 | — | 1.16 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 6.36 | 6 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 6.96 | 7 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (43 rows) View all 43 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88254306 | Jun 26, 2026 | NJ | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Petr
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0 | — | No |
| 88209694 | Jun 22, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.24, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 88079506 | Jun 8, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.23-LEU, 395.8F1-HOSM, 393.47E | Yes |
| 88000022 | May 27, 2026 | LA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLMF | Yes |
| 87879451 | May 15, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-CSLRR | Yes |
| 87833956 | May 13, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45D-B, 393.55C1-B | No |
| 87786137 | May 7, 2026 | OK | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLMF | Yes |
| 87535433 | Apr 8, 2026 | NC | 2 | US74 MONROE BYPASS |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 87486560 | Apr 2, 2026 | NC | 3 | I 85 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Ot
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 87449171 | Mar 28, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87181627 | Feb 25, 2026 | PA | 3 | PA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 395.8A1-HOSP | No |
| 87361475 | Jan 20, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86611115 | Dec 17, 2025 | TN | 2 | KNOXVILLE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86420684 | Nov 25, 2025 | NJ | 2 | BRICK BEACH III |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Petr
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0 | — | No |
| 86242640 | Nov 5, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-CANTON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Petr
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86243060 | Nov 4, 2025 | NJ | 2 | SH 70 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Petr
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0 | — | No |
| 86217708 | Oct 30, 2025 | GA | 3 | ATLANTA GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPRNP | No |
| 86218849 | Oct 28, 2025 | NY | 2 | FULTONVILLE NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLIFTA | Yes |
| 86188190 | Oct 28, 2025 | OH | 2 | RAVENNA OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20 | Yes |
| 86049595 | Oct 10, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85921868 | Oct 1, 2025 | CT | 2 | ct-waterford-scale-n/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 383.95A-LCDL, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 85926534 | Sep 30, 2025 | SC | 3 | WARE SHOALS SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85854252 | Sep 21, 2025 | NC | 3 | I-85 SB NEAR MM 70 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84943749 | Jun 11, 2025 | OH | 2 | BOLIVAR OH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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1 | 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | Yes |
| 84713219 | May 18, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA0251295262 | May 8, 2025 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA208206000X | Sep 7, 2022 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jun 10, 2022 | MC1236891-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 4, 2021 | MC1236891-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT32856A | 91X | $1,500,000 | Nov 21, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE0133000528-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 21, 2023 | Nov 21, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE0133000528-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 21, 2023 | Nov 21, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BE0133000528-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 21, 2022 | Nov 21, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03746897 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 8, 2022 | Nov 21, 2022 | REPLACED |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA03746897 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 28, 2022 | Jun 8, 2022 | REPLACED |
| DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA3746897 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 28, 2021 | May 28, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 21, 2024insuranceCANCEL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 20, 2024
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Nov 21, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 21, 2023insuranceCANCEL — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 20, 2023
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Nov 21, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 10, 2022
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Jun 8, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 6, 2022
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Jun 6, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 28, 2022insuranceCANCEL — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MANCHESTER | CT | 2 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| ATLANTA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| CARNESVILLE GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| H-CANTON | MA | 1 | 0 |
| QUEEN ANNES COUNTY | MD | 1 | 0 |
| WARWICK MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| WORCESTER COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| I 85 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-85 SB NEAR MM 70 | NC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1236891
common · ACTIVE · MC
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,604 carriers served
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43 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify ERNIE TRANS CORP
- 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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