CENTRAL CARRIERS LLC
MILWAUKEE, WI
CENTRAL CARRIERS LLC is a motor carrier based in MILWAUKEE, WI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1650619. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 10 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 66.7%. 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.
CENTRAL CARRIERS LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Milwaukee, WI. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (3) and IN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (76.9% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOLTIS (Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Jan 16, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 27, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 24, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | 10 | |
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Fret | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87700678 | Apr 27, 2026 | NC | 2 | I40 NEAR MILE MARKER 42 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 9 | No |
| 86816219 | Jan 16, 2026 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 85394520 | Jul 31, 2025 | IN | 3 | CROWN POINT IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.3A2-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLOWZ, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85349276 | Jul 28, 2025 | NC | 2 | I-40 WEST NEAR MM41 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9 | No |
| 84776675 | May 24, 2025 | SC | 3 | GREER SC |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84281895 | Mar 31, 2025 | KY | 3 | MOUNT VERNON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83808475 | Feb 7, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9TS, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 393.43A | Yes |
| 80558563 | Jan 8, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.45(b) | No |
| 80377675 | Dec 11, 2023 | KY | 2 | MOUNT VERNON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.60(c), 392.2 | No |
| 79120863 | May 25, 2023 | IL | 2 | INTERSTATE |
FRET TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN0903484710 | Nov 12, 2019 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IN0902660033 | Feb 25, 2016 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TN0100638787 | Oct 5, 2014 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| WI0000067740 | Dec 18, 2012 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IL0008512860 | Nov 26, 2008 | IL | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2007 | MC607527-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP79531A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2010 | Jun 22, 2017 | REPLACED |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL561553 | CARGO | Jun 22, 2009 | Jun 22, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL561553 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2009 | Jun 22, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN557520 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2007 | Jun 22, 2009 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN557520 | CARGO | Jun 22, 2007 | Jun 22, 2009 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 22, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 22, 2010insuranceCANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 17, 2010
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Jun 22, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 2, 2007
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON | KY | 2 | 2 |
| MOUNT VERNON | KY | 2 | 0 |
| INTERSTATE | IL | 1 | 0 |
| CROWN POINT IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| I40 NEAR MILE MARKER 42 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 WEST NEAR MM41 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| GREER SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
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Docket MC607527
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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How to verify CENTRAL CARRIERS LLC
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- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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