Carrier profile · USDOT 242390 · MC172940 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

L E Barber Inc

Benton Harbor, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1984
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileConditional ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsBeveragesConstruction+1 more
7
Power units
21
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
200K
Annual miles
42 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Conditional FMCSA safety rating.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating10/20
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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 1 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Conditional (1989)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC172940
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Apr 14, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Emcasco Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
7
Power units
7
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
24
Trailers owned
21
Drivers
11
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsBeveragesConstructionFood Products
Annual mileage
200,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
242390
MC / docket
MC-172940
Legal name
L E Barber Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 7, 1984
Last MCS-150
Apr 16, 2026
Safety rating
Conditional
Drivers (CDL)
21 (11)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 L E Barber Inc's USDOT number?

L E Barber Inc's USDOT number is 242390 and its docket number is MC172940.

Is L E Barber Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is L E Barber Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.

How big is L E Barber Inc's fleet?

7 power units and 21 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 16, 2026.

What insurance does L E Barber Inc carry?

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

Where is L E Barber Inc located?

L E Barber Inc is located at 1196 E Napier Avenue, Benton Harbor, MI, 49022. Phone: (269) 927-4431.

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