Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 1281608 · MC-548670 ·
Ernest L Pearson
DBA ELP
1 power unitavg 21 yrLocal · 2 statesQUINBY, SC100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-548670 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
21.0Avg age (yr)
1999–2008 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
21 yr
Model years 1999–2008 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
ERNEST L PEARSON (USDOT 1281608) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 12, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 66.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 6, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ERNEST L PEARSON's USDOT number?
ERNEST L PEARSON's USDOT number is 1281608, and its motor carrier number is MC-548670.
Is ERNEST L PEARSON authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. ERNEST L PEARSON is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ERNEST L PEARSON's safety record?
ERNEST L PEARSON has a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ERNEST L PEARSON's fleet?
ERNEST L PEARSON operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ERNEST L PEARSON based?
ERNEST L PEARSON is based in QUINBY, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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