SALEM LEASING CORPORATION
DBA: SALEM NATIONALEASE
Joins 98 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 25, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 4.90% (worse, peer 1.10%) · Vehicle 13.8% (better, peer 14.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
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TruckCodex risk summary — SALEM LEASING CORPORATION (USDOT 181069) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 4.90% (worse, peer 1.10%) · Vehicle 13.8% (better, peer 14.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/181069/ As of: Oct 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 181069
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Company officer: JERRY WADDELL
Company officer 2: DENNIS GIFF
General Freight
Based in WINSTON SALEM, NC
FMCSA census as of Oct 25, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 4.9% vs peer median 1.1% (worse). Vehicle OOS 13.8% vs peer median 14.7% (better). n=131 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
181069
In FMCSA records since
Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
JERRY WADDELL
Company officer 2
DENNIS GIFF
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size
4,037 units
Drivers
15
Annual mileage
1,502,024 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (336) 768-6800
Email: [email protected]
Physical
175 CHARLOIS BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103-1521
Mailing
PO BOX 24788
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27114-4788
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
181069
In FMCSA records since
Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
1,502,024 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
13.8%
vs
23.4%
-9.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate
4.9%
vs
6.7%
-1.8 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.13
vs
1.80
-1.67
Peer tier (mega-fleets (>1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 14.5%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2,961 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2,766 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1,076 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 752 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 3 | 2 | 8 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 173 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 98 | 98 | 4 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.08% | 5.1% | 0% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
4,037
Drivers
15
Inspections
173
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
13.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
8
752 all-time
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 13.8% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 131 ACTIVE carriers operating 2,018–6,056 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4,037 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
4.9%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.1%
Median across 131 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +3.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
13.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.7%
Median across 131 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -0.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (35 months)
2023-11
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 58 | 3 | 5.2% | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | May 28, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 22, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Oct 1, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 28, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 19, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 26, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 98 | |
| International | 17 | |
| Wabash National | 12 | |
| Great Dane | 8 | |
| Utility | 8 | |
| Grea | 4 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 2.14 | 2 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (173 rows) View all 173 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89319168 | Oct 21, 2026 | NC | 3 | WINSTON-SALEM NC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89305375 | Oct 19, 2026 | PA | 3 | MIDDLESEX TWP PA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 89260045 | Oct 14, 2026 | NC | 1 | DENVER NC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89247688 | Oct 13, 2026 | NC | 3 | STATESVILLE NC |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89246963 | Oct 13, 2026 | NC | 2 | ST. PAULS NC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89275143 | Oct 8, 2026 | TX | 1 | TX |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89209368 | Oct 8, 2026 | NC | 3 | GREENSBORO NC | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89207599 | Oct 8, 2026 | NC | 3 | ST. PAULS NC | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89198579 | Oct 7, 2026 | NC | 3 | BESSEMER CITY NC | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89193904 | Oct 6, 2026 | VA | 3 | ABINGDON VA | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89186617 | Oct 6, 2026 | NC | 2 | GARNER NC |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89156705 | Oct 1, 2026 | KY | 1 | LONDON KY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 89154252 | Sep 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.201A-FRCLS, 393.11A1-LCHL | No |
| 89129399 | Sep 28, 2026 | VA | 1 | ROANOKE VA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89120187 | Sep 28, 2026 | LA | 1 | TANGIPAHOA LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89086622 | Sep 24, 2026 | SC | 3 | BLYTHEWOOD SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 89080688 | Sep 22, 2026 | TN | 3 | ATHENS TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 89078484 | Sep 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 395.8K2-HOSP | No |
| 89007594 | Sep 16, 2026 | NC | 2 | MEBANE NC |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88996061 | Sep 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | SALISBURY NC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88970457 | Sep 11, 2026 | NC | 3 | WINSTON-SALEM NC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88895421 | Sep 3, 2026 | NC | 3 | STATESVILLE NC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88892246 | Sep 3, 2026 | NC | 1 | CHARLOTTE NC |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41APC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 88824583 | Aug 25, 2026 | SC | 1 | TOWNVILLE SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.48A-BIAD | Yes |
| 88791384 | Aug 25, 2026 | NC | 3 | STATESVILLE NC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (752 rows) View all 752 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108652081 | Oct 11, 2026 | NC | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury | |
| NC0108652086 | Oct 7, 2026 | NC | Yes | No | Tow | ||
| NC0108558520 | Jul 13, 2026 | NC | 2 | Yes | No | Injury | |
| NC0108443018 | Mar 25, 2026 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010216056 | Jan 29, 2026 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2706227305 | Dec 15, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108224241 | Sep 3, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107955606 | Dec 12, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107872540 | Sep 30, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009551055 | Aug 8, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107722793 | May 17, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0024515369 | Mar 18, 2024 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107487405 | Oct 11, 2023 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0023233985 | Apr 28, 2023 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107315133 | Apr 25, 2023 | NC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NC0107294598 | Apr 6, 2023 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2503862003 | Mar 12, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107145025 | Nov 4, 2022 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107098912 | Oct 4, 2022 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107081324 | Sep 15, 2022 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107065786 | Aug 22, 2022 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107023801 | Jul 15, 2022 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107004247 | Jun 27, 2022 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0106977269 | Jun 4, 2022 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0106973703 | Jun 1, 2022 | NC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION I-40 | NC | 5 | 2 |
| STATESVILLE NC | NC | 3 | 0 |
| TX | TX | 3 | 0 |
| CALLAHAN FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| I 40 EAST AT US 64 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| NC 74 WB | NC | 2 | 0 |
| ST. PAULS NC | NC | 2 | 0 |
| US 74 NEAR NC 87 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| WINSTON-SALEM NC | NC | 2 | 0 |
| I-85 NB ROADSIDE | SC | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 393.47(d) | All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
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