ERNEST L CARTER
- 1541282
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5 CHRISTOPHER CT
FRANKLINVILLE, NJ 08322 - 2
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Safety Rating & OOS Rates AND Licensing and Insurance
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BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending June 26, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
| On-Road Performance | ||||||
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| 0 | Not Public | 1.27 | 30 | 0 | Not Public | 3.27 |
| On-Road Performance Detail | ||||||
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0
No Safety Event Grouping
2.7
Combination Carrier
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Not Public |
7
1
3-10 relevant driver inspections
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4
4
No Safety Event Grouping
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7
0
No Safety Event Grouping
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Not Public |
7
2
5-10 relevant driver inspections
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| Investigation Results | ||||||
| No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | N/A | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered | Not Public | No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered |
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Violation Summary
Violations: 50
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight | BASIC |
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| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | 5 | HOS Compliance |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. | 1 | 1 | 1 | Driver Fitness |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | 2 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.51C-BLPW | Air Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 2 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | 3 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 2 | 0 | 1 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 4 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 3 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maint. |
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maint. |
Inspection History
Total Inspections: 7
| Report | Vehicle | Measure | |||||
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| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
Severity Weight (SW) |
Time Weight (TiW) |
| 5/28/2026 | NYSPT3141945 | NY | TEMP REG | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | |
| 393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | ||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LBL Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | 3 | ||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 4 | ||||||
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | ||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | 3 | ||||||
| 393.55D2-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | 4 | ||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 12/24/2025 | NYSPT3150097 | NY | T9958028 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | |
| 391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (OOS) | 1 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 12/1/2025 | PAE923533512 | PA | OT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | ||
| 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | 1 | ||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (OOS) | 5 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.203A-CBP Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | 2 | ||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.47A-BCLMBD-SA Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | ||||||
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA Tires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | 4 | ||||||
| 5/2/2025 | CT3029003022 | CT | T9957644 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | 1 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.55D2-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | 4 | ||||||
| 393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | 1 | ||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | 3 | ||||||
| 393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | ||||||
| 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | ||||||
| 393.55C1-B Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | 4 | ||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves (OOS) | 8 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.51C-BLPW Air Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative (OOS) | 4 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 2/25/2025 | DE0398001237 | DE | AM774B | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) | 6 + 2 (OOS) | ||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | ||||||
| 393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | 1 | ||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | 1 | ||||||
| 11/20/2024 | PAXL00079156 | PA | T995657 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
| 6/28/2024 | PASPRE418022 | PA | T995445 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | |
Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 0
This carrier has no crashes to display.
Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)
Total Number of Crashes: 0
This carrier has no crashes to display.
Investigation Results
Acute/Critical Violations: 0
This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.
Summary of Activities
The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.
- 3/13/2015 (Onsite Comprehensive Investigation)
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As part of FMCSA’s IT modernization strategy, we are in the process of merging our data platforms to make it easier for you to find the information you need. During this transition, please refer to the links below for additional information about this carrier.
- For licensing and insurance information, visit Motus: USDOT Registration System.
- For safety rating and Out-of-Service (OOS) rates, visit SAFER.
- If you are a motor carrier looking for your Inspection Selection System (ISS) value, log in to the FMCSA Portal.
Enforcement Cases
(Six years as of 07/27/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )
No penalties found
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