J MARLIN ERNST & SONS INC

DOT 38109 MC 112809 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
9 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
13 units

Drivers: 10

Trailers: 22 (22 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1942 PAPPY'S LN, ORWIGSBURG, PA, 17961

Phone Number

(570) 366-2471

Mailing Address

1942 PAPPY'S LN, ORWIGSBURG, PA, 17961

Cell Phone

(570) 449-1495

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(570) 366-3686

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
35 yrs, 3 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2018-07-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-06-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-07-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-06-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-06-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-06-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-11-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-06-22 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1997-08-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1996-09-01 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1996-09-01 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1995-12-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1991-05-09 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2022-06-01 Cargo Q06 0140753 N/A ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE - - ACTIVE
2020-06-01 BIPD/Primary 4607352 $750,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2022-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-06-01 BIPD/Primary 4607352 $750,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2020-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-07-01 BIPD/Primary 4607352 $750,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … 2019-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-07-01 BIPD/Primary EAGCH000182317 $750,000 HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-07-01 BIPD/Excess EXAGH000182317 $750,000 HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2016-07-01 BIPD/Primary EAGCH000182316 $750,000 HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-07-01 BIPD/Excess EXAGH000182316 $750,000 HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY 2017-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-07-01 BIPD/Primary EAGCH000182315 $750,000 HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANC… 2016-07-02 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2015-07-01 BIPD/Excess EXAGH000182315 $750,000 HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANC… 2016-07-02 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2008-07-01 BIPD/Primary CAT 0010268-00 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2015-07-26 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2007-07-01 BIPD/Primary TEA001246 $750,000 EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE CO… 2008-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-07-01 BIPD/Primary TEA000955 $750,000 EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE CO… 2007-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-07-01 BIPD/Primary TEA000652 $750,000 EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE CO… 2006-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-07-01 BIPD/Primary TEA000425 $750,000 EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE CO… 2005-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-07-01 BIPD/Primary TEA000214 $750,000 EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE CO… 2004-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-07-01 BIPD/Primary UN3701730 $750,000 UNITED NATIONAL INSURANCE COM… 2003-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-07-01 BIPD/Primary PIT01079 $750,000 QBE INSURANCE CORPORATION 2002-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-07-01 BIPD/Primary S1383089 $750,000 SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY O… 2001-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-07-01 BIPD CK03700020 $750,000 ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURA… 1998-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-07-01 BIPD/Primary 2400000002-96-1 $750,000 EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 1997-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

9 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

3 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 9 Last inspection: Feb 26, 2026 Total crashes: 42

FMCSA Inspection Records (9 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Feb 26, 2026

L110605709

1 viol.
Level 3 PA PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

Dec 8, 2025

E903534216

1 viol.
Level 3 PA PETERBILT 1NPXL4EX...

May 27, 2025

L412514785

Level 2 PA PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

Mar 18, 2025

L122507763

2 viol.
Level 3 PA PTRB 1XP5D49X...

Jul 23, 2024

L404420515

Level 3 PA PTRB 1XPWDP9X...

Jun 5, 2024

XL00070952

1 viol.
Level 3 PA PTRB 1NPXGGGG...

Jul 19, 2023

L108320012

Level 3 PA PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Jun 29, 2023

L107318011

Level 2 PA PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Jun 21, 2023

SPRXI00066

Level 1 NJ PETE 1NPXGGGG...
Total Inspections

9

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

9

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (42 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jan 8, 2026

PA • PA601297900X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 21, 2025

PA • PA506733500X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 5, 2023

NJ • NJ0004896597

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 31, 2020

PA • PA100195500X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 20, 2019

PA • PA902617500X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 10, 2017

PA • PA713823100X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 29, 2016

PA • PA613898600X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 19, 2016

PA • PA612499900X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 16, 2016

PA • PA701799200X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 9, 2015

PA • PA500520800X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 3, 2014

PA • PA406740600X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 19, 2013

PA • PA303156800X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 27, 2012

PA • PA209946300X

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 3, 2011

PA • PA100252100X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Dec 31, 2008

PA • PA901979400X

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

20

Total Crashes

42

View all 42 crashes

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

4

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

9
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

13
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

13

11 owned

Trailers

22

22 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

10

CDL Drivers: 10
Interstate: 10
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

3

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 10
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Logs/Lumber Building Materials Machinery Coal/Coke Garbage/Refuse Dry Bulk Construction Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

13

Power Units

13

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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