Ernst Trucking Inc
USDOT 641678 · MC-293620 · Vandalia, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Ernst Trucking Inc (dba Bellbrook Transport Inc) is a corporation based in Vandalia, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 202 power units and 62 drivers, which ranks it #125 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 29 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 6.7% of vehicle inspections and 3.4% 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 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 0.5 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 commodities dry bulk.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ernst Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Bellbrook Transport Inc |
| USDOT number | 641678 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-293620 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 993 Falls Creek Dr, Vandalia, OH 45377 |
| Phone | (937) 233-5555 |
| First registered | May 20, 1996 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 15, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 641678.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 70 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.31 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 1,855,722 miles reported for 2025 – about 9,187 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 62 CDL drivers; 62 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Ernst Trucking Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 6.7% | 18.8% | 17.8% | 65% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.4% | 2.6% | 2.6% | 32% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.5 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 89% lower than average |
| Inspections | 29 | 29 with a driver check, 15 with a vehicle check, 13 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 25, 2001) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ernst Trucking Inc?
Ernst Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 641678 and operating authority MC-293620.
How many trucks does Ernst Trucking Inc have?
It reports 202 power units (62 tractors, 4 straight trucks) and 70 trailers, with 62 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 15, 2026).
Where is Ernst Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Vandalia, Ohio 45377.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ernst Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 6.7% of vehicle inspections and 3.4% 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.