CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC
USDOT 257768 • DBA: CARGO TRANSPORTERS • 3390 NORTH OXFORD ST, CLAREMONT, NC, 28610-0850
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-754376-6 | ON FILE | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Excess | CEP00230A | ON FILE | May 1, 2019 | Jun 10, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | SIC18422A | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2017 | Feb 9, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP67686P | ON FILE | May 1, 2014 | Jun 7, 2019 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-751734-2 | REPLACED | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-749684-9 | REPLACED | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133-747647-3 | REPLACED | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP67686V | REPLACED | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP67686P | CANCELLED | May 1, 2014 | Jun 7, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP67686P | REPLACED | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP67686P | REPLACED | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP67686K | CANCELLED | May 1, 2008 | May 1, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP67686K | CANCELLED | May 1, 2008 | May 1, 2014 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP67686A | REPLACED | May 1, 1996 | May 1, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP67686A | REPLACED | May 1, 1996 | May 1, 2008 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | T6871-013 | CANCELLED | May 1, 1995 | May 9, 1996 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BA-00709200 | REPLACED | May 1, 1992 | May 1, 1996 |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CL-00709200 | REPLACED | May 1, 1992 | May 1, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-754376-6 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-751734-2 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-749684-9 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 133-747647-3 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CEP00230A | BIPD/Excess | Jun 10, 2020 | Jun 10, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67686V | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC18422A | SURETY | Feb 9, 2020 | Feb 9, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67686P | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2019 | Jun 7, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67686P | CARGO | Jun 7, 2019 | Jun 7, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67686P | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67686P | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67686K | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67686K | CARGO | May 1, 2014 | May 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67686A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2008 | May 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67686A | CARGO | May 1, 2008 | May 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | T6871-013 | CARGO | May 9, 1996 | May 9, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | BA-00709200 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 1996 | May 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | CL-00709200 | CARGO | May 1, 1995 | May 1, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-161652 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC161652 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC161652 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC161652 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 13, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 24, 2019 |
| MC161652 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jan 12, 2017 | REVOKED | Feb 10, 2020 |
| MC161652 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2014 |
| MC161652 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2014 |
| MC161652 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC161652 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 8, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC161652 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC161652 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 2, 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
41 states • 2,064 inspections
Violation Summary (24 violations from latest 100 of 2064 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:75B-TFV | 75B-TFV | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | 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-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (2064 inspections)
Showing 50 of 2,064
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 7, 2026 | NC | — | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | 485 | — | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| Mar 16, 2026 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINSTON-SALEM | 40 | ...VS2852 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| Mar 12, 2026 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DURHAM | 40 | ...VL8395 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| Feb 16, 2026 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...VL8399 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| Feb 3, 2026 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | PARKERSBURG | I77 M 176 - RT 50 OVERPASS | ...WR9468 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| Jan 25, 2026 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELKIN | 77 | ...VL8402 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| Dec 11, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | UNDEFINED AT 0.20M N OF GALLOWS ROAD | ...UR9919 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| Nov 20, 2025 | TN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-40 | ...NG2255 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| Nov 17, 2025 | VA | FATAL | 1 | 2 | Not Reported | ELECTRIC RD AT COLONIAL AVE | ...NU9281 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| Oct 2, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | YULEE | INTERSTATE 95 NB | ...WP9965 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| Oct 1, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPARTANBURG | I-85 N | ...VK6741 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS, INC.(CATAWBA RENTAL CO., INC., DBA) |
| Sep 30, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | HICKORY | 321 | ...WM4502 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| Jul 28, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELKRIDGE | 36.61 FEET NORTH OF MILE POINT 4.740 ON IS 95 - NO | ...NG2250 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| Jul 6, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENSBORO | 421 | ...NG2288 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| Jul 2, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | INTERSTATE 81 AT 150FT S OF MARTINSBURG PIKE | ...UR9908 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| Jul 2, 2025 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SUSQUEHANNA TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 0081 N | ...UR9908 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| Jul 1, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DUNWOODY | 285EB AT CHAMBLEE DUNWOODY RD | ...UR9965 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| May 31, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-465 WB AT THE 52.6MM | ...VS2844 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| May 22, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAHAM | 85 | ...LP7969 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| May 16, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA | — | ...MJ4467 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS |
| May 15, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENSBORO | MCCONNELL CENTER DR | ...VL8397 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| May 15, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HENDERSON | 85 | ...NG2226 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS |
| May 3, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | Rural | I 90 W | ...VS2856 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| May 2, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHARLOTTE | 77 | ...VK6743 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
| Apr 7, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FICKLE | I-65 NORTH BOUND | ...NG2229 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events