E R CARPENTER LP
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (804) 359-0800, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC720576.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC720576 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 3433830-09 · 91X | $750,000 | Oct 1, 2012 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 15 · Texas avg 25.1%
0 of 22 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 17, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| May 13, 2026 | TX | 1 | 0 | No |
| Apr 7, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jan 20, 2026 | TX | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 22, 2025 | TX | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2025 | TX | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 29, 2025 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2025 | CO | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 343,539 vehicle and 454,274 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
21 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 34 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 4 | 76.2% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 14.3% | 11.4% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 2 | 0 | 9.5% | 0.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39532BELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 2 | 0 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-ply or belt material exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A1 | 1 | 1 |
| Shipping paper accessibility Documentation - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177817E | 1 | 0 |
| Failing to comply with Hazardous Materials regulations when offering hazardous materials for transportation Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 1712C | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 1 | 0 |
| CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353B | 1 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Waco, TX | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 863421 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC720576 |
| Legal name | E R CARPENTER LP |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 40 |
| Drivers | 31 |
| Annual mileage | 2,188,814 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 15, 2000 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 3, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/GasesChemicals
Questions about E R CARPENTER LP
What does E R CARPENTER LP's operating authority allow?
MC720576: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about E R CARPENTER LP is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking E R CARPENTER LP?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 863421. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (804) 359-0800, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC720576, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as certificate holder.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.