E R Carpenter LP Safety Record
DOT# 863421 · Temple, TX 76501 · 8043590800
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 01/20/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, E R Carpenter LP (DOT# 863421) in Temple, Texas has 36 inspections on record and a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive 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.
Inspection History · 36 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 10/22/2025 | TX | 3 | 0 |
| 10/01/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 09/29/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 09/23/2025 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 09/09/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 06/25/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 06/24/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 05/21/2025 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 05/15/2025 | CO | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09-FEB-26 | TX | 0 | 0 | 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 | Zurich American Insurance Company | $750 |
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.