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E R CARPENTER LP

DOT 863421
MC 720576
Entity Carrier
2611 NORTH GENERAL BRUCE DRIVE, TEMPLE, TX 76501 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
863421
ACTIVE

Overview

E R CARPENTER LP is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Feb 2026, based in Temple, Texas. It operates a fleet of 40 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Private Property. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Tanker.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
13.333333333333334%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedFeb 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 2.5
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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39 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

22
Inspections, 24 mo
34
Violations, 24 mo
4
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-06-17
393.75A3 — Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-04-07
177.801 — Accepting or Transporting Hazardous Materials not prepared in accordance with regulations (Unit 1)
2026-04-07
107.620B — No copy of US DOT Hazardous Materials Registration Number (Unit 1)
2026-04-07
393.55E — No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 (Unit 2)
2026-04-07
172.202A7-HMSPS — HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list number and type of package as required. (Unit 1)
2025-10-22
396.3A1BOS — 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 (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-10-22
396.3A1 — Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories (Unit 1)
2025-10-22
393.75A3 — Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-10-22
393.75A1 — Tire-ply or belt material exposed (Unit 2)
2025-10-22
393.75A1 — Tire-ply or belt material exposed (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-10-22
393.53B — CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2025-10-22
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2025-10-22
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2025-10-01
396.17C — Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2025-06-25
392.2RG — State vehicle registration or License Plate violation (Unit 2)
2025-06-25
396.3A1 — Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories (Unit 1)
2025-05-15
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2025-05-15
393.95A4-EEUS — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured (Unit 1)
2025-05-15
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2025-04-23
395.30B1-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Unit D)
2025-04-23
395.30B1-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Unit C)
2025-02-19
393.11TU — Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 (Unit 1)
2025-02-19
393.11TL — Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 (Unit 1)
2025-02-19
171.2C — Failing to comply with Hazardous Materials regulations when offering hazardous materials for transportation (Unit 1)
2025-02-19
393.78 — Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers (Unit 1)
2025-02-19
177.817E — Shipping paper accessibility (Unit 1)
2024-12-16
395.32B-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD (Unit D)
2024-12-16
395.32B-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD (Unit D)
2024-12-16
395.32B-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units40
Drivers31
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For HirePrivate Property

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-720576

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is E R CARPENTER LP authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 863421 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does E R CARPENTER LP carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is E R CARPENTER LP's safety rating?
E R CARPENTER LP does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does E R CARPENTER LP operate?
It runs 40 power units with 31 drivers on file.

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2611 NORTH GENERAL BRUCE DRIVE
TEMPLE, TX 76501
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