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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 19, 2026
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ERNEST MAIER INC
USDOT 230008 · MC1061694 · EIN 52-0398821 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
30243 MILLSBORO HWY, MILLSBORO, DE, 19966-3616
(301) 927-8300 · Kathrine Stapleton
90
Low risk
Risk factors
5 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
159 / 56
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
80 / 729
Crashes (24 mo)
5
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — $1M BIPD · policy 3786641 · eff 03/01/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate20% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance468 pts
Unsafe Driving212 pts
Driver Fitness49 pts
Other30 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 90 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 72 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 60 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 56 | |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 54 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 42 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 40 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 30 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
MD49
DC15
DE8
VA7
WV1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.87 | 1.78 | ≈65–72% (over 65) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.38 | 0.35 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.10 | 0.00 | ≈14–21% | ▼ better |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.98 | 5.00 | ≈63–67% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-14 · 1 new since the Oct 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 42% · Speeding 38% · Seat belt 20%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Wicomico County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Wicomico County, MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 26% · Load securement 19% (6 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 16%
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 24 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 8 inspections, 11 violations, 2 OOS, 4 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance9 viol · 2 OOS · 82%
393.100B-C ×2, 396.5B-L ×2, 396.17C-PI
✓ Carry extra straps/chains and know the working-load-limit math
✓ Re-check securement in the first 50 miles and at every stop
≈ 11 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.735).
2. Other2 viol · 18%
390.21TB1-MC, 393.47E
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Repeat offenders: 393.100B-C ×2, 396.5B-L ×2
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Crash record — 5 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/30/2026 | DELMAR, DE | ✓ | ||
| 01/22/2026 | MILLSBORO, DE | 2 | ✓ | |
| 09/16/2025 | DELMAR, DE | ✓ | ||
| 07/09/2025 | GOLDSBORO, MD | ✓ | ||
| 04/14/2025 | MD | 3 | ✓ |
Equipment — 45 vehicles seen in inspections
29 incomplete vehicle9 truck6 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
Kathrine Stapleton
Annual mileage
2.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
67
Registered since
1983-03-23
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAY READY MIX OF MARYLAND LLC | 2781056 | email, phone | strong |
Activity history (recent)
08/24/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.4M mi reported (2025)
09/27/2019 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
03/01/2019 — Insurance filed — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 3786641
03/23/1983 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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