Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 38109 · MC-112809 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
J Marlin Ernst and Sons Inc
13 power unitsavg 14 yrLocal · 1 statesORWIGSBURG, PA84/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-112809 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.0Avg age (yr)
2006–2015 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · fatal11
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
14 yr
Model years 2006–2015 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
J MARLIN ERNST AND SONS INC (USDOT 38109) has a Vektor safety score of 84/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE effective Jun 1, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 13 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 1, 2024.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 10, 1989 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is J MARLIN ERNST AND SONS INC's USDOT number?
J MARLIN ERNST AND SONS INC's USDOT number is 38109, and its motor carrier number is MC-112809.
Is J MARLIN ERNST AND SONS INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, J MARLIN ERNST AND SONS INC is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is J MARLIN ERNST AND SONS INC's safety record?
J MARLIN ERNST AND SONS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 84/100 (tier: review).
How big is J MARLIN ERNST AND SONS INC's fleet?
J MARLIN ERNST AND SONS INC operates 13 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is J MARLIN ERNST AND SONS INC based?
J MARLIN ERNST AND SONS INC is based in ORWIGSBURG, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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