Ernest Maier Inc
USDOT 230008 · MC-1061694 · Millsboro, Delaware · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Ernest Maier Inc is a corporation based in Millsboro, Delaware, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 159 power units and 56 drivers, which ranks it #8 by fleet size among 19 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Delaware. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 79 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 3.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 3.1 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are building materials, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ernest Maier Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 230008 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1061694 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 30243 Millsboro Hwy, Millsboro, DE 19966 |
| Phone | (301) 927-8300 |
| First registered | Mar 23, 1983 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 230008.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 66 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 21 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 47 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.35 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.2 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,385,002 miles reported for 2025 – about 15,000 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 67 CDL drivers; 5 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 51 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Delaware carriers with 50+ units (19).
| Measure | Ernest Maier Inc | Same size, US | DE average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.0% | 18.8% | 12.1% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.8% | 2.6% | 2.4% | 46% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.1 | 4.5 | 2.4 | 30% lower than average |
| Inspections | 79 | 79 with a driver check, 55 with a vehicle check, 97 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Conditional (rated May 19, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ernest Maier Inc?
Ernest Maier Inc is registered with USDOT number 230008 and operating authority MC-1061694.
How many trucks does Ernest Maier Inc have?
It reports 159 power units (21 tractors, 66 straight trucks) and 47 trailers, with 56 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 24, 2026).
Where is Ernest Maier Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Millsboro, Delaware 19966.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ernest Maier Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 3.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.