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ERNEST L PEARSON
DBA: Elp
Quinby, SC
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1281608 · MC 548670
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-548670 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC548670
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300084883
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1281608
MC Number
MC-548670
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 1, 2004
Authority Reinstated
November 19, 2020
Annual Mileage
23,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Quinby, SC
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelDry BulkBeveragesPaper Products
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
40.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
72nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC4
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHAER2XC078628 | 5 | 2 |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYFS24BX8A274913 | 3 | 1 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS248X8A274913 | 2 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2026 | 0006884604 | FAYETTEVILLE NC | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTIL |
2HSFHAER2XC078628 1UYFS24BX8A274913 |
NC A006715 SC 127347PT |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| March 24, 2026 | 0296003893 | SALTERS SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY |
2HSFHAER2XC078628 1UYFS24BX8A274913 |
SC A006715 SC 127347PT |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| December 30, 2025 | 0384001706 | BENNETTSVILLE SC | II | 12 | 1 | JOSEPH T RYERSON & SON INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
2HSFHAER2XC078628 1UYFS248X8A274913 |
SC A006715 ME 259407F |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| August 13, 2025 | 0385001326 | MAYESVILLE SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
2HSFHAER2XC078628 1UYFS248X8A274913 |
SC A006715 ME 259407F |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 24, 2025 | 0326003841 | DARLINGTON SC | II | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TR |
2HSFHAER2XC078628 1UYFS24BX8A274913 |
SC A006715 ME 259407F |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LPL | Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| JOSEPH T RYERSON & SON INC | 1 | December 30, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2020 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| August 26, 2019 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| July 8, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 10, 2017 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 19, 2006 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 30, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 10, 2006 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| CONTRACT | On Record | |
| July 22, 2019 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| September 7, 2017 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 16, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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