SALEM CARRIERS INC
USDOT 229354 • 175 CHARLOIS BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC, 27103-1521
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP19530A | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 30, 2019 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-12064 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B-12064 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 25, 2015 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 11S103241660 | ON FILE | Dec 9, 1999 | Oct 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP19530A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-12064 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 25, 2015 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP25000A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP25000A | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B-11616 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 30, 2004 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | B-11616 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-11616 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | B-11616 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 30, 2004 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT660-189D661-5-TIL-00 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2000 | Nov 1, 2003 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 11S103241660 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 1999 | Nov 2, 2013 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CK00207631 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 2002 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CK00207631 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 29, 2002 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | CIM 14 55 847 36 00 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | P60MXI80359482 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1997 | Nov 18, 1998 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | P60MXI80359482 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 95A070203 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1995 | Oct 1, 1997 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 95A070203 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1995 | Oct 29, 1997 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | CIM 14616744000 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1994 | Oct 1, 1995 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 602NB1658 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1993 | Oct 1, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP19530A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2019 | Oct 30, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP19530A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-12064 | CARGO | Oct 25, 2015 | Oct 25, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-12064 | BIPD | Oct 25, 2015 | Oct 25, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-12064 | BIPD | Oct 1, 2015 | Oct 1, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 11S103241660 | SURETY | Nov 2, 2013 | Nov 2, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 11S103241660 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP25000A | CARGO | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP25000A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11616 | CARGO | Oct 30, 2004 | Oct 30, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11616 | BIPD | Oct 30, 2004 | Oct 30, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11616 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | B-11616 | BIPD | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT660-189D661-5-TIL-00 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2003 | Nov 1, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK00207631 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 29, 2002 | Oct 29, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK00207631 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CIM 14 55 847 36 00 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | P60MXI80359482 | CARGO | Nov 18, 1998 | Nov 18, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 602NB1658 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | P60MXI80359482 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | 95A070203 | CARGO | Oct 29, 1997 | Oct 29, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | 95A070203 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CIM 14616744000 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1995 | Oct 1, 1995 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC162239 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Feb 23, 2000 | — | Unknown |
| MC162239 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 29, 1992 | — | Unknown |
| MC162239 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC162239 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 7, 1989 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC162239 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 20, 1988 | — | Unknown |
| MC162239 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 5, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC162239 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 20, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC162239 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 9, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC162239 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 8, 1982 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
22 states • 881 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from latest 100 of 881 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.303B4 | 387.303B4 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | 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 (881 inspections)
Showing 50 of 881
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2026 | NC | FATAL | 1 | 1 | WINSTON-SALEM | AKRON DR | ...GF3137 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Oct 13, 2025 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | INSTITUTE | I-64 MM 50 | ...JG8055 | SALEM CARRIERS, INC. |
| Sep 11, 2025 | NC | FATAL | 1 | 0 | WINSTON-SALEM | 198 PARK PLAZA DR | ...MD9769 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Aug 11, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLAREMONT | 40 | ...JC5347 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 3, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINSTON-SALEM | 52 | ...HT3260 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Apr 15, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-81 | ...LR1114 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Feb 18, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOORESVILLE | 77 | ...JE8212 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 28, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | KINGSTREE | MARTIN LUTHER KING JR HWY | ...299644 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Jan 16, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CONCORD | 85 | ...VK5799 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 9, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GASTONIA | 85 | ...FL3204 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 3, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLEVELAND | STATESVILLE BLVD | ...KT6001 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Jul 31, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...NP8273 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 26, 2024 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | JACKSON | 614 | ...391399 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 19, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ICARD | 40 | ...BV6324 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Nov 29, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHARLOTTE | 85 | ...GS6920 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Oct 28, 2023 | NC | FATAL | 1 | 1 | CHARLOTTE | BROOKSHIRE BOULEVARD | ...KL6532 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Jul 17, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | PEIDMONT | I-85 | ...JY2530 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Jun 8, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | SR 15 NEAR DUDE SUMNER | ...JV0580 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| May 16, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 66 | ...373487 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Mar 10, 2023 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RICHLAND | 49 | ...398958 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 27, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEXINGTON | E 15TH AV | ...HT3265 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Dec 19, 2022 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 91 (FLORIDA TURNPIKE) | ...391393 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Nov 18, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | STATESVILLE | SALISBURY HWY | ...UF8697 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Nov 3, 2022 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | RURAL SHELBY | US-280 | ...391693 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Sep 14, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINSTON SALEM | E NORTHWEST BV | ...GL1192 | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
Compliance Timeline
49 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 49 events