ERNST COBB CO INC
DBA: ERNST CONCRETE
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.
- 4 fatalities on crash record 27 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ERNST COBB CO INC (USDOT 891783) 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 Officer(s): DAVID ERNST (Company officer); JOHN C ERNST (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 4 fatalities on crash record — 27 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/891783/ As of: Jul 19, 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 0% vs peer median 1.1% (better). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 17.6% (worse). n=12047 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
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 83 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 27 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 | 2 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 16 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 12.5% | — |
| 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
ERNST COBB CO INC is a corporation based in KENENSAW, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 891783. 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 83 power units and 83 drivers, with 16 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
ERNST COBB CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 83 power units and 83 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Kenensaw, GA. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 29% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in GA (9 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (77.4% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWG3 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 83 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 83 drivers; Terex, A&f, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 12,047 ACTIVE carriers operating 41–125 power units (±50% of this carrier's 83 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (GA) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Feb 11, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.14 | 1 | — | 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 | — | 0.24 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 2.00 | 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 (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87048099 | Feb 11, 2026 | GA | 2 | BALL GROUND GA |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
21 | 396.3A1-STLC, 393.41-BNPB, 396.3A1-F | No |
| 85997552 | Oct 2, 2025 | GA | 3 | EMERSON GA |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 85876204 | Sep 19, 2025 | GA | 3 | AUSTELL GA |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLNP, 392.16-D | No |
| 85292263 | Jul 17, 2025 | GA | 3 | AUSTELL GA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85251541 | Jul 11, 2025 | GA | 3 | CARTERSVILLE GA |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 85024692 | Jun 17, 2025 | GA | 2 | DAWSONVILLE GA |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84761462 | May 16, 2025 | GA | 1 | DOUGLASVILLE GA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.43DBMA, 393.95F, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 84588612 | Apr 29, 2025 | GA | 3 | CARTERSVILLE GA |
OSHKOSH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 81765572 | May 28, 2024 | GA | 3 | LITHIA SPRINGS GA |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Unknown
|
0 | — | No |
| 81428022 | Apr 18, 2024 | GA | 3 | ACWORTH GA |
TEREX ADVANCE MIXER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Tead
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80977661 | Feb 22, 2024 | GA | 3 | MARIETTA GA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80786589 | Feb 7, 2024 | GA | 3 | LITHIA SPRINGS GA |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80180734 | Nov 2, 2023 | GA | 3 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80060046 | Oct 24, 2023 | GA | 2 | TWO LANE RURAL ROAD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.100(b), 396.5(b), 392.2 | No |
| 79373548 | Aug 3, 2023 | GA | 3 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78659339 | May 17, 2023 | GA | 2 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (27 rows) View all 27 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0010240845 | Feb 11, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010024244 | Aug 29, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009944116 | Jun 17, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009652592 | Oct 29, 2024 | GA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| GA0009470022 | May 28, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009176863 | Oct 5, 2023 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008926393 | Mar 8, 2023 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008376315 | Jan 4, 2022 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0008352140 | Dec 14, 2021 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0007863368 | Nov 23, 2020 | GA | 2 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| GA0007195114 | May 6, 2019 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0006740223 | Jun 5, 2018 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0006666798 | Apr 10, 2018 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0006588644 | Feb 12, 2018 | GA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| GA0006531588 | Dec 28, 2017 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0006488833 | Nov 27, 2017 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0006217581 | May 1, 2017 | GA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0006005445 | Nov 16, 2016 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0005993319 | Nov 9, 2016 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0005340690 | Jun 29, 2015 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0004781384 | Apr 3, 2014 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0004562365 | Sep 4, 2013 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0004423027 | Apr 24, 2013 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0004262736 | Aug 22, 2012 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA5383006501 | Sep 12, 2005 | GA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 3 | 0 |
| AUSTELL GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| CARTERSVILLE GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| LITHIA SPRINGS GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| ACWORTH GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| BALL GROUND GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| DAWSONVILLE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| DOUGLASVILLE GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| EMERSON GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| MARIETTA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.203(a) | Cab door missing/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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