PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC (USDOT 16228) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/16228/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 10% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 57.1% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=20745 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +1 (47 → 48) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −20 (60 → 40) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 44 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 30 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 39 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.76% | 9.52% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC is a corporation based in SALISBURY, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 16228. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 48 power units and 40 drivers, with 39 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 57.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 47 power units and 60 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Salisbury, NC. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.8% out-of-service rate, with 5 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 40% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NC (21 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
23.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (55.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 3 times, 3 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 47 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 60 drivers; Freightliner, Hack, and Mick are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 20,745 ACTIVE carriers operating 24–72 power units (±50% of this carrier's 48 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 60 40FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 47 48FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 21 | 3 | 14.3% | Jul 16, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 24 | |
| Hack | 6 | |
| Mick | 6 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| Volvo | 5 | |
| Wabash National | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Stoughton | 2 | |
| Vang | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.32 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.81 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 5.78 | 6 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (39 rows) View all 39 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88425694 | Jul 16, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 88281793 | Jun 30, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88179067 | Jun 18, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS3, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 87261554 | Mar 10, 2026 | NC | 2 | nc-stanly-county,-us-52 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87224788 | Mar 6, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-us-hwy-29-sb-@-mizpah-church-r |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86178690 | Oct 28, 2025 | NC | 3 | I-85 NB NEAR MM 72 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85761219 | Sep 11, 2025 | NC | 3 | I 85 NB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.17 | No |
| 85595333 | Aug 26, 2025 | NC | 3 | US 601 NEAR US 29 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 85372508 | Jul 30, 2025 | NC | 2 | US 29 NEAR SR 1500 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.25F | No |
| 85167481 | Jul 9, 2025 | NC | 2 | I-85 NB NEAR MM 70 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84986331 | Jun 17, 2025 | NC | 3 | ROWAN COUNTY, I-85 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 84862363 | Jun 2, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-forsyth-county,-i-40-west |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84813283 | May 28, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84543088 | Apr 29, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-forsyth-county,-us-158 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2, 383.71H | Yes |
| 84038626 | Feb 27, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-cabarrus-county,-i-85-northbou |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83956163 | Feb 24, 2025 | NC | 3 | I40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83810025 | Feb 7, 2025 | NC | 2 | NC 801 NEAR US 601 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9T, 393.11, 392.7A | Yes |
| 83727554 | Jan 28, 2025 | NC | 2 | NC24 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.9BRKLAMP, 392.2RG | Yes |
| 83612090 | Jan 10, 2025 | NC | 2 | US 220 SB NEAR NC 770 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9TS, 390.21(b) | No |
| 83036992 | Oct 29, 2024 | NC | 3 | I-85 NB NEAR MM 71 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82715670 | Sep 19, 2024 | NC | 3 | I-85 NB NEAR MM 71 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82129170 | Jul 16, 2024 | NC | 2 | NC24 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 81827157 | Jun 7, 2024 | NC | 2 | I73 EXIT 30 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 390.3(e), 393.9(a), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| 81672048 | May 21, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-rowan-county,-i-85 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81318518 | Apr 9, 2024 | NC | 3 | I-85 NB NEAR MM 70 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108441593 | Mar 24, 2026 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0108385762 | Jan 27, 2026 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108202774 | Aug 13, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107912504 | Oct 30, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107777074 | Jul 9, 2024 | NC | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107071362 | Aug 30, 2022 | NC | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0106693047 | Sep 1, 2021 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0106317440 | Aug 24, 2020 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0106290980 | Jul 30, 2020 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0105843647 | Apr 26, 2019 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0105450823 | Apr 18, 2018 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0105204760 | Aug 28, 2017 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0104758371 | Jun 10, 2016 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0104738485 | May 17, 2016 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0104120476 | May 16, 2014 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0103849393 | Sep 13, 2013 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0103437647 | Apr 16, 2012 | NC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NC0103408182 | Mar 7, 2012 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0103167345 | Apr 29, 2011 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0102880041 | Sep 27, 2010 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0102718843 | Oct 23, 2009 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0102159207 | Dec 31, 2007 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0102098930 | Jul 18, 2007 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA6260052001 | Jun 5, 2006 | GA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NC0101714548 | Apr 13, 2006 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-85 NB NEAR MM 70 | NC | 6 | 0 |
| I-85 NB NEAR MM 71 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| NC24 | NC | 2 | 2 |
| 26 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I40 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I73 EXIT 30 | NC | 1 | 1 |
| I 85 NB | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-85 NB NEAR MM 72 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-85 SB NEAR MM 68 | NC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 4 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 390.17 | Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain: | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 390.3(e) | Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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