CORE LINEN SERVICES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 47 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CORE LINEN SERVICES INC (USDOT 2673474) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): MICHAEL BARNER (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 47 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2673474/ As of: Apr 5, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 3.3% vs peer median 1.5% (worse). Vehicle OOS 18.1% vs peer median 18.4% (better). n=8819 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 71 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 60 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 47 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 326 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 210 | 210 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 9 | 25 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.29% | 11.9% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CORE LINEN SERVICES INC is a motor carrier based in HUNTERSVILLE, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2673474. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 111 power units and 204 drivers, with 326 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 18.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
CORE LINEN SERVICES INC is a large fleet, operating 111 power units and 204 drivers, based in Huntersville, NC. Across 206 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.5% out-of-service rate, with 9 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
206 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 119% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (111) and MS (14), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
16.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.0% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 17 times.
The fleet comprises 111 power units (large fleet) and 204 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 8,819 ACTIVE carriers operating 55–167 power units (±50% of this carrier's 111 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 112 | 14 | 12.5% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 17 | 3 | 17.6% | Jul 3, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 14 | 2 | 14.3% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 13 | 4 | 30.8% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | May 14, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 24, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | May 6, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 21, 2026 |
| US (US) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 241 | |
| Great Dane | 38 | |
| Utility | 20 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 16 | |
| Ftl | 13 | |
| International | 13 | |
| Ihc | 8 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 13 | — | 0.35 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 18 | — | 0.61 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 59 | — | 3.30 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (326 rows) View all 326 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88401491 | Jul 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88354363 | Jul 8, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88347541 | Jul 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 88316080 | Jul 3, 2026 | NV | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88259334 | Jun 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88221146 | Jun 23, 2026 | NV | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88192885 | Jun 17, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 88180715 | Jun 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Ftl
|
2 | 392.2-SLL, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 88177926 | Jun 17, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88169191 | Jun 17, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 88140746 | Jun 13, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 88099631 | Jun 10, 2026 | NV | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ftl
|
0 | — | No |
| 88045022 | Jun 4, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87919775 | May 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
International STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 87887214 | May 18, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87885700 | May 18, 2026 | NV | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ihc
|
0 | — | No |
| 87875578 | May 14, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87854227 | May 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLCP | Yes |
| 87834046 | May 13, 2026 | NV | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Ihc
|
3 | 390.21TB2-DOT, 395.8D10-HOSF, 395.8D2-HOSF | No |
| 87783099 | May 6, 2026 | VA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 87705299 | Apr 27, 2026 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87695315 | Apr 26, 2026 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF (SOUTHBOUND) |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87645383 | Apr 21, 2026 | SC | 3 | HARLEYVILLE SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87641261 | Apr 20, 2026 | CA | 1 | E/B HWY 580, LIVERMORE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 2-SLLEQP, 2-SLLSR | No |
| 87548986 | Apr 9, 2026 | FL | 3 | PENSACOLA FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (47 rows) View all 47 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0006608641 | Jan 25, 2026 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0252470099 | Sep 3, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2698943205 | Aug 17, 2025 | FL | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CA4612500233 | Mar 28, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA6502500811 | Mar 6, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| WI0000124768 | Feb 7, 2025 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005612559 | Feb 4, 2025 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009737649 | Dec 29, 2024 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA4602400666 | May 24, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA2662400140 | Feb 18, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4602400221 | Feb 16, 2024 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000121289 | Nov 1, 2023 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009019811 | May 22, 2023 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0003649832 | May 7, 2023 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX003000659 | Apr 27, 2023 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107365002 | Apr 24, 2023 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8961490603 | Mar 27, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0023228121 | Mar 7, 2023 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5902206729 | Dec 12, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2502879802 | Dec 9, 2022 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5302206098 | Nov 22, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA2202201427 | Nov 3, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2491498702 | Oct 17, 2022 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0002708758 | Oct 3, 2022 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107046434 | Aug 15, 2022 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GILROY IF | CA | 33 | 1 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 14 | 1 |
| MISSION GRADE IF | CA | 13 | 3 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 12 | 0 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 7 | 2 |
| GARSON CHECKSITE | NV | 6 | 1 |
| PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | WI | 6 | 4 |
| DUNSMUIR GRADE IF | CA | 5 | 0 |
| KINGMAN AZ | AZ | 4 | 1 |
| CARTERSVILLE GA | GA | 4 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 12 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 19 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
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