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DOT 1160740✓ Last checked 7h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 1160740Faribault, MN

Dwayne Ernste

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateFaribault, MN 55021

Dwayne Ernste has a fleet of 1 power units and 2 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameDwayne Ernste
DBA—
DOT #1160740
MC #—
CityFaribault
StateMinnesota
ZIP55021
Authority age22 yr 9 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed05/19/2003
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
22 yr 9 mo
Since 2003

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Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

7685 DODD RD, Faribault, MN, 55021

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedAug 2003
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Dwayne Ernste

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Dwayne Ernste authorized to operate?

Dwayne Ernste's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Dwayne Ernste's safety record?

Dwayne Ernste does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Dwayne Ernste operate?

Dwayne Ernste operates 1 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Dwayne Ernste insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Dwayne Ernste had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Dwayne Ernste as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Dwayne Ernste?

Dwayne Ernste's DOT number is 1160740. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Dwayne Ernste Safety Record, DOT 1160740. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1160740
MLA
"Dwayne Ernste Safety Record, DOT 1160740." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1160740
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"Dwayne Ernste Safety Record, DOT 1160740." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1160740
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