Ernest Maier INC Safety Record
DOT# 230008 · Millsboro, DE 19966 · 3029349237
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/17/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Ernest Maier INC (DOT# 230008) in Millsboro, Delaware has 126 inspections on record with 158 violations and a 12.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 158 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | DC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/16/2026 | DC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/05/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | VA | 0 | 1 |
| 02/02/2026 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/30/2026 | DE | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 01/02/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 6 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-FEB-24 | DC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-SEP-25 | DE | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-OCT-24 | DE | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-APR-25 | MD | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 09-JUL-25 | MD | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06-JUN-24 | DE | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | National Union Fire Ins. Co. of Pitsbgh. Pa | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.