ERNST TRUCKING INC
62-unit dry-bulk carrier based in Vandalia, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 641678
- MC
- MC293620
- Based
- Vandalia, OH
- Contact
- 9372335555 · shanna.guehl@ernstconcrete.com
What this carrier is
ERNST TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized-fleet dry-bulk carrier based in Vandalia, OH. Operating footprint: 62 power units, 55 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC293620 authority. Listed cargo classifications include dry bulk commodities and other: ready mixed concrete. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jul 25, 2001).
Fleet composition on file: 7 owned trucks, 55 owned tractors, 83 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 432 motor carriers operating 62 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 33.11 | 18.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 7 | 12.49 | 56.1% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.92 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 63.25 | 12.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.74 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 62-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 641678: 34 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 25, 2026 in OH.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6 |
| Hours-of-Service | 5 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 |
| Total violations | 19 (3 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: May 7, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a dry-bulk carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with dry bulk commodities, and other: ready mixed concrete on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (83 trailers against 55 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 432 peer carriers operating 62 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 28 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 1 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 19 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet dry-bulk carrier running over-the-road lanes with 62 power units on file.
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