Ernest L Carter is an active interstate carrier based in Franklinville, NJ.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 2 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 2 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 2 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 9 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
Where they run
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 35 | 17 | 7 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | NY | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Dec 1, 2025 | PA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 5 |
| May 2, 2025 | CT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 16 | 3 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | DE | TRUCK TRACTOR |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 1.27 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 30.00 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 3.27 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
Inspected in 4 states. Top state PA accounts for 43% of activity. Activity outside home state (NJ): 100%.
| Hours-of-Service Compliance |
| 2 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | PA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 28, 2024 | PA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 3, 2024 | CT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 24, 2025 | 39141APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 393203ACBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 39347ABCLMBDSA | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 39355D1B | 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. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 39375A1TAOBETA | Tires - All others more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 39375A3TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 39378 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 39378AWS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 3939ALFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 3939ALHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |