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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 21, 2026
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ERNIE TRANS CORP
USDOT 3621054 · MC1236891 · EIN 86-2577610 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
29 BROADWAY UNIT B, CLARK, NJ, 07066
(908) 565-4845 · ERNEST TRENT 2ND
81
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 32% — above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1.5M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
20 / 20
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
38 / 500
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1.5M BIPD · policy GRT32856A · eff 11/21/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate32% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate8.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance317 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance114 pts
Unsafe Driving48 pts
Driver Fitness19 pts
Other15 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance7 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 80 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 1 | 24 |
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 |
Most inspected states
NJ9
PA4
NC4
MD3
OH3
TN2
TX2
CT2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.42 | 3.50 | ≈48–55% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1.05 | 0.95 | ≈73–80% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.38 | 0.36 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.32 | 5.40 | ≈77–81% (over 75) | ▼ better |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.13 | 0.14 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-12. “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 Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
Following / lane / reckless 43% · False log / RODS 40% (1 OOS) · Log / ELD device 14%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Brakes 38% · Lighting / lamps 32% (3 OOS) · Tires 25% (3 OOS)
• 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 43 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle and driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Columbia County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Columbia County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 46% · Seat belt 29% · Following / lane / reckless 25%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 27 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 6 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance3 viol · 50%
395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.24C2III, 395.8
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 9 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.788).
2. Other2 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
177.823A, 393.9A-LRLIWR
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
3. Vehicle Maintenance1 viol · 17%
393.11A1-LLPL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.74).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2026 | CHARLESTOWN TOWNSHIP, PA | ✓ | ||
| 05/08/2025 | FREDERICKSBURG CITY, VA | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 48 vehicles seen in inspections
26 trailer21 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
ERNEST TRENT 2ND
Recordable crash rate
0 / MM mi
Annual mileage
0.8M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
2021-04-26
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 16 carriers
Shares identifiers with 16 carriers (15 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEI ACQUISITION LLC | 484360 | 4 VINs | strong |
| WHITE DOG LOGISTIC INC | 2936997 | 2 VINs | medium |
| MARINE DRAYAGE CORP | 3859808 | address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
10/05/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.8M mi reported (2025)
11/21/2024 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT32856A
11/21/2024 — Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BE0133000528-01
10/25/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/20/2024)
11/21/2023 — Insurance cancelled — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BE0133000528-00
11/21/2023 — Insurance replaced — CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BE0133000528-01
10/25/2023 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/20/2023)
11/21/2022 — Insurance replaced — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA03746897
06/10/2022 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
06/08/2022 — Insurance replaced — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA03746897
05/28/2022 — Insurance cancelled — DRIVE NEW JERSEY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA3746897
06/04/2021 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (06/06/2022)
04/26/2021 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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