J & S CARTER LLC
USDOT 203429 • 800 JULIAN ROAD, NINETY SIX, SC, 29666
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-158453 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 15, 2017 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | CAP3680239 | ON FILE | Apr 4, 2019 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | CLP 2 316 090 | ON FILE | Apr 4, 1999 | Aug 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | CAP 3652121 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 2017 | Apr 4, 2019 |
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | CLP 2 311 776 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 1998 | Apr 4, 1999 |
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | CAP 2 540 110 | CANCELLED | Apr 4, 1998 | Dec 14, 2017 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 22 UEN BF0797 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 1997 | Apr 4, 1998 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAP 787 47 54 | REPLACED | Feb 20, 1997 | Apr 4, 1997 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP 8522721 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 1995 | Apr 4, 1998 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CPP 043 07 60 | REPLACED | Feb 27, 1995 | Apr 4, 1995 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CPP0430760 | CANCELLED | Nov 18, 1992 | Feb 27, 1995 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAP 787 47 54 | CANCELLED | Apr 4, 1991 | Mar 13, 1997 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 787 47 54 | CANCELLED | Apr 4, 1991 | Feb 20, 1995 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CAP 787 47 54 | REPLACED | Apr 4, 1991 | Feb 20, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP3680239 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP 3652121 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2019 | Apr 4, 2019 |
| CANCEL | BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP 2 540 110 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2017 | Dec 14, 2017 |
| CANCEL | BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CLP 2 316 090 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CLP 2 311 776 | CARGO | Apr 4, 1999 | Apr 4, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 8522721 | CARGO | Apr 4, 1998 | Apr 4, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 22 UEN BF0797 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 1998 | Apr 4, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAP 787 47 54 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 1997 | Apr 4, 1997 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAP 787 47 54 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 1997 | Mar 13, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAP 787 47 54 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 1997 | Feb 20, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP 043 07 60 | CARGO | Apr 4, 1995 | Apr 4, 1995 |
| CANCEL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP0430760 | CARGO | Feb 27, 1995 | Feb 27, 1995 |
| CANCEL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | 787 47 54 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 1995 | Feb 20, 1995 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC158453 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 15, 2017 |
| MC158453 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 27, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC158453 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 28, 1986 | — | Unknown |
| MC158453 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 8, 1982 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 15 inspections
Violation Summary (12 violations from 15 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.116 | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (15 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GEORGIA HIGHWAY 47 AT MILE MARKER 4 | ...594196 | J & S CARTER LLC |
| Oct 23, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 6 | HENDERSONVILLE | 26 | ...663290 | J & S CARTER LLC |
| Jun 30, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CANTON | 40 | ...514502 | J & S CARTER LLC |
| Apr 13, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPARTANBURG | I26 | ...514502 | J & S CARTER LLC |
| Mar 11, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ASHEVILLE | 26 | ...527719 | J & S CARTER LLC |
| Apr 5, 2019 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2015 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2010 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 12, 2009 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2008 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2004 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2000 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 2, 1999 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 1997 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 1996 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 1995 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 1, 1994 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events