CAROLINA POWER & SIGNALIZATION INC
USDOT 2556917 • 1416 MIDDLE RIVER LOOP, FAYETTEVILLE, NC, 28312
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
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Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
5 states • 47 inspections
Violation Summary (73 violations from 47 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 5 | 5 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 4 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - relay emergency valve | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104A | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25F | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| 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-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 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 (47 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
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ROXBORO | 158 | ...683629 | CAROLINA POWER & SIGNALIZATION INC |
| Jan 15, 2026 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARTHAGE | 1251 | ...LB9694 | CAROLINA POWER & SIGNALIZATION, LLC |
| Dec 17, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GRAHAM | 54 | ...NL1171 | CAROLINA POWER & SIGNALIZATION INC |
| Aug 18, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHAPEL HILL | 40 | ...UF3021 | CAROLINA POWER & SIGNALIZATION, LLC |
| Apr 24, 2025 | NC | FATAL | 4 | 4 | EDEN | CARROLL STREET | ...MD8441 | CAROLINA POWER & SIGNALIZATION |
| Apr 8, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CARY | 3060 | ...FF7661 | CAROLINA POWER AND SIGNALIZATION LLC |
| Jan 8, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 9244 SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKE PKWY | ...MS5978 | CAROLINA POWER AND SIGNALIZATION LLC |
| Oct 28, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAMER | I95 | ...G30671 | CAROLINA POWER AND SIGNALIZATION LLC |
| Oct 8, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GA 401 SB NEAR RUMBLE RD | ...LB9794 | CAROLINA POWER AND SIGNALIZATION LLC |
| Sep 24, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HOPE MILLS | 87 | ...KW6570 | CAROLINA POWER AND SIGNALIZATION LLC |
| May 7, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHARLOTTE | STATESVILLE ROAD | ...FP2485 | CAROLINA POWER AND SIGNALIZATION LLC |
| Dec 19, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | OLD SAYBROOK | 154-N | ...LY1093 | CAROLINA POWER AND SIGNALIZATION LLC |
| Sep 5, 2023 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DARLINGTON | N GOVERNOR WILLIAMS HWY | ...KW6570 | CAROLINA POWER AND SIGNALIZATION LLC |
| Jul 27, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FOXFIRE VILLAGE | 1140 | ...AU9900 | CAROLINA POWER AND SIGNALIZATION LLC |
| May 1, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FAYETTEVILLE | MLK JR FW ON RAMP RAMP | ...AP3580 | CAROLINA POWER & SIGNALIZATION LLC |
| Feb 9, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NEWTON | 10 | ...154789 | CAROLINA POWER & SIGNALIZATION LLC |
| Jan 5, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DURHAM | HILLSBOROUGH RD | ...MN4077 | CAROLINA POWER & SIGNALIZATION LLC |
| Jun 29, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CASTALIA | 1004 | ...NL1170 | CAROLINA POWER & SIGNALIZATION LLC |
| Apr 25, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FUQUAY-VARINA | 401 | ...AU9894 | CAROLINA POWER & SIGNALIZATION LLC |
| Jan 3, 2022 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LILLINGTON | 401 | ...AR5670 | CAROLINA POWER & SIGNALIZATION INC |
| Apr 1, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | POPLAR LAWN ROAD (RT 660) | ...BZ9176 | CAROLINA POWER & SIGNALIZATION INC |
| Dec 18, 2020 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2020 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 6, 2017 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records