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ERNEST MARTIN
Rosebud, TX
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 429456 · MC 238056
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 29 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-238056 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 29 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC238056
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
STATE AND COUNTY MUTUAL FIRE INS CO
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy ECA01555
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
429456
MC Number
MC-238056
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
December 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 28, 1990
Authority Reinstated
April 28, 1997
Annual Mileage
240,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Rosebud, TX
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLivestockOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 27, 2024 | V241740069 | US 259 MM 312, TX | II | — | — | HELN | Truck Tractor Trailer |
KENWORTH POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XKWDB9X46R146601 3H6KR4327M3109959 |
TX 1M89466 OK BX3315 |
| September 27, 2024 | V241557352 | US 77 SB AT MP 509, TX | II | 8 | 2 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XKWDB9X46R146601 3H6KR422XP3120542 |
TX 1M89466 OK BX4594 |
| 395.8A-NON-ELD | OOSNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required) | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BL | OOSBrake system pressure loss | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95B | Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 22, 2024 | V241360186 | US 77 NORTH BOUND AT, TX | II | 10 | — | SIMPLOT GROWER SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XKWDB9X6YJ832057 3H6KR422XP3120542 |
TX 1M89456 OK BX4594 |
| 392.9A3 | Drivers view and / or movement is obstructed | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.11TU | Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HELN | 1 | December 27, 2024 |
| SIMPLOT GROWER SOLUTIONS | 1 | April 22, 2024 |
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 17, 2026 | TX | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 1, 2024 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX3
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 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X46R146601 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 3H6KR422XP3120542 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 3H6KR4327M3109959 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 28, 1997 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 11, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 1998 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 27, 1992 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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