CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2546417 • DBA: CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT • 601 TALLMADGE ROAD, KENT, OH, 44240
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-631-510736-01 | ON FILE | Dec 31, 2019 | Jan 28, 2022 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 06608331 | ON FILE | Jan 31, 2000 | Jun 18, 2012 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-631-510736-01 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2021 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-631-510736-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2019 | Jan 28, 2022 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AS2-631-510736-01 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2021 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP0165524 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2016 | Jan 30, 2020 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP0165524 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2019 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP0165524 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2019 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP0165524 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2016 | Jan 30, 2020 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 134D0219 | CANCELLED | Oct 7, 2014 | Jan 20, 2017 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | 134D0219 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2014 | Dec 31, 2016 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TC2J-CAP-134D0219-TIL-12 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2012 | Jan 20, 2017 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TC2J-CAP-134D0219-TIL-12 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2016 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TC2J-CAP-134D0219-TIL-11 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2012 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TC2J-CAP-134D0219-TIL-06 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 1, 2007 | Jun 18, 2012 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TC2J-CAP-134D0219-TIL-06 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2007 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | (97) 73238556 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 1996 | Jul 13, 2007 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | (97) 73238556 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1996 | Jun 1, 2007 |
| GENESIS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | YYB300085 | REPLACED | Dec 31, 1992 | Dec 31, 1996 |
| GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | NMR100739 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 1990 | Oct 19, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-631-510736-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2022 | Jan 28, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-631-510736-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2022 | Jan 28, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-631-510736-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-631-510736-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2021 | Dec 31, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0165524 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2020 | Jan 30, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0165524 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 30, 2020 | Jan 30, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0165524 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0165524 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2019 | Dec 31, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 134D0219 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TC2J-CAP-134D0219-TIL-12 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2017 | Jan 20, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TC2J-CAP-134D0219-TIL-12 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 134D0219 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2016 | Dec 31, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TC2J-CAP-134D0219-TIL-11 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2012 | Dec 31, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TC2J-CAP-134D0219-TIL-06 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2012 | Jun 18, 2012 |
| NAMECHG | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 06608331 | CARGO | Jun 18, 2012 | Jun 18, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TC2J-CAP-134D0219-TIL-06 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2011 | Dec 31, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | (97) 73238556 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 13, 2007 | Jul 13, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | (97) 73238556 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2007 | Jun 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | GENESIS INSURANCE COMPANY | YYB300085 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 1996 | Dec 31, 1996 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | NMR100739 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 1996 | Oct 19, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-193709 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC886535 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 10, 2022 |
| MC886535 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2020 |
| MC193709 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2020 |
| MC886535 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2017 |
| MC193709 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2017 |
| MC886535 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 22, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC193709 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 15, 2012 |
| MC193709 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2007 |
| MC193709 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 23, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 1997 |
| MC193709 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 1, 1986 | REVOKED | Jun 2, 2021 |
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
21 states • 1,029 inspections
Violation Summary (77 violations from latest 100 of 1029 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:16-D | 16-D | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSP | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSU | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.70D-CDTSDD | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.71G-CDIMT | Fifth wheel defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BLHF | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | 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 |
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 (1029 inspections)
Showing 50 of 1,029
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | NC | — | 0 | 4 | KNIGHTDALE | 87 | — | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 19, 2026 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NASHVILLE | JEFFERSON ST | ...557353 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Feb 27, 2026 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL PIKE | US-29 | ...KR9728 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 28, 2026 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | CAMPGROUND RD AT LONGSTREET CHURCH RD | ...308147 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 26, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DANBY TWP | W I 96 | ...442606 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 23, 2026 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | GREENVILLE | INTERSTATE 85 | ...857677 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 13, 2026 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | RELIANCE ROAD AT S BUCKTON RD | ...824496 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jan 7, 2026 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNION | CARLISLE WHITMIRE HWY | ...501149 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 30, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEAVERCREEK | IR 675 S/B HW | ...WA8437 | CARTER LUMBER |
| Dec 11, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEYMOUTH TWP | Cape May Avenue (ATLANTIC COUNTY 666) | ...502910 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Dec 1, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | SCHOOLCRAFT TWP | N US 131 | ...043356 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 24, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WARREN CITY | ROUTE 0062 N | ...731676 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Nov 11, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | ETNA (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 70 | ...481670 | CARTER LUMBER |
| Oct 29, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELIZABETH CITY | 1225 | ...605107 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Oct 7, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | LOGANVILLE HWY AT EXCHANGE BLVD | ...048872 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Sep 23, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GOSHEN (TOWNSHIP OF) | WOODVILLE PI | ...637323 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Sep 15, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOCKING (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 188 | ...350964 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 25, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | YORK | MCFARLAND RD | ...VB7528 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 19, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LA VERGNE | WALDRON RD | ...442613 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Aug 18, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHARLOTTE | 85 | ...502913 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jul 23, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELIZABETH CITY | 1144 | ...605107 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| May 2, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PERRY (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 89 | ...291736 | CARTER LUMBER T, |
| May 1, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SHARONVILLE | US 42 | ...048857 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Apr 1, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | TROUTMAN | MORRISON FARM RD. | ...229355 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
| Mar 26, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | FLORENCE | I 0075 | ...091549 | CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC |
Compliance Timeline
47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 47 events