- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 1,446 days (since Jun 1, 2022). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
J MARLIN ERNST & SONS INC
J MARLIN ERNST & SONS INC is a corporation based in ORWIGSBURG, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 38109. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 10 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file. 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.
J MARLIN ERNST & SONS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 10 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Orwigsburg, PA. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in PA (6 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.16(a) (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 10 drivers; Peterbilt, East, and Wilk are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 78,487 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 8 | |
| Wilk | 3 | |
| East | 1 | |
| Mntr | 1 | |
| Pete | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87151164 | Feb 26, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 86507936 | Dec 8, 2025 | PA | 3 | PA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 84803494 | May 27, 2025 | PA | 2 | SHOEMAKER AVE MEASURING 1254 F |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84167978 | Mar 18, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLML, 392.16-D | No |
| 82205463 | Jul 23, 2024 | PA | 3 | SHOEMAKER AVE MEASURING 1254 F |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81807995 | Jun 5, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 79200987 | Jul 19, 2023 | PA | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79039430 | Jun 29, 2023 | PA | 2 | ON MORGANTOWN RD AT ITS INTERS |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78953957 | Jun 21, 2023 | NJ | 1 | GREENWHICH SCALES WESTBOUND |
PETE TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78393881 | Apr 18, 2023 | PA | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (42 rows) View all 42 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA601297900X | Jan 8, 2026 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA506733500X | Jul 21, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NJ0004896597 | Oct 5, 2023 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA100195500X | Dec 31, 2020 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA902617500X | Feb 20, 2019 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA713823100X | Dec 10, 2017 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| PA613898600X | Dec 29, 2016 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| PA612499900X | Oct 19, 2016 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA701799200X | May 16, 2016 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA500520800X | Jan 9, 2015 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA406740600X | Jul 3, 2014 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA303156800X | Mar 19, 2013 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA209946300X | Jul 27, 2012 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA100252100X | Jan 3, 2011 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| PA901979400X | Dec 31, 2008 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| PA810118000X | Jul 21, 2008 | PA | 1 | 0 | No | Yes | Fatal |
| PA611173400X | Oct 24, 2006 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA604948900X | Mar 30, 2006 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA510135100X | Jan 27, 2005 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA504337500X | Dec 10, 2004 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA0400805800 | Jun 5, 2004 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| PA400455000X | Sep 25, 2003 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA402665600X | Apr 25, 2003 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA307568600X | Jan 24, 2003 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| PA0105132700 | Apr 9, 2001 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (3 dockets)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (27 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4607352 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4607352 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4607352 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2019 | REPLACED |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGH000182317 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCH000182317 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGH000182316 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCH000182316 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2016 | Jul 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGH000182315 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 2, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGH000182315 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCH000182315 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 2, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCH000182315 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2016 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0010268-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 1, 2015 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0010268-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2008 | Jul 26, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA001246 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2007 | Jul 1, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA000955 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2006 | Jul 1, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA000652 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2005 | Jul 1, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA000425 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY | TEA000214 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | UN3701730 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2002 | Jul 1, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION | PIT01079 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2001 | Jul 1, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S1383089 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK03700020 | BIPD | Jul 1, 1997 | Jul 1, 1998 | REPLACED |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 2400000002-96-1 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1996 | Jul 1, 1997 | CANCELLED |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CA 0444599 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 1995 | Jul 1, 1996 | REPLACED |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | MC-914-13-35 | CARGO | Jan 24, 1990 | Aug 6, 1990 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Jun 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Jun 1, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Jul 3, 2018
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Jul 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 2, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 2, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 30, 2016
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Jul 26, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2015
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Jul 1, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2008insuranceCANCEL — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 30, 2008
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Jul 1, 2007insuranceCANCEL — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 29, 2007
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Jul 1, 2006insuranceCANCEL — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 29, 2006
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Nov 18, 2005
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Jul 1, 2005insuranceCANCEL — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2004insuranceCANCEL — EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 22, 2004
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Jul 1, 2003insuranceCANCEL — UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2002insuranceCANCEL — QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Jul 1, 2001insuranceCANCEL — SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
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Jul 1, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 5, 1997
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Jul 1, 1997insuranceCANCEL — EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 1996
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Jul 1, 1996insuranceTERM/REPL — DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 11, 1995
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Nov 8, 1995insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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May 9, 1991
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Aug 6, 1990insuranceCANCEL — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 7, 1990insuranceCANCEL — HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SHOEMAKER AVE MEASURING 1254 F | PA | 2 | 0 |
| GREENWHICH SCALES WESTBOUND | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| ON MORGANTOWN RD AT ITS INTERS | PA | 1 | 0 |
| PA | PA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC112809
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess policy on file
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HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess policy on file
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD policy on file
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EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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