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Carrier profile · USDOT 1281608 · MC548670 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Ernest L Pearson

DBA Elp · Quinby, SC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2004
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper Products
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (843) 409-1002
1
Power units
1
Drivers
5
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
23K
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
84
/ 100
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 66.7% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
66.7%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 5 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
5
Driver inspections
5
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC548670
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Nov 12, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Geico Marine Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper Products
Annual mileage
23,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1281608
MC / docket
MC-548670
Legal name
Ernest L Pearson
DBA
Elp
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 1, 2004
Last MCS-150
Mar 6, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Ernest L Pearson's USDOT number?

Ernest L Pearson's USDOT number is 1281608 and its docket number is MC548670.

Is Ernest L Pearson authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Ernest L Pearson's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 5 roadside inspections, a 66.7% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Ernest L Pearson's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 6, 2026.

What insurance does Ernest L Pearson carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Geico Marine Insurance Company.

Where is Ernest L Pearson located?

Ernest L Pearson is located at 128 Dogwood Ln, Quinby, SC, 29506. Phone: (843) 409-1002.

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