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MIKE CARPENTER

DBA: SALEM PIPE & STEEL

USDOT 297489 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE INDIVIDUAL Owner: MIKE CARPENTER Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Machinery / Large Objects Other (RAILROAD TANK CAR CULVERTS; SALVAGE MATERIAL) Based in SALEM, AR Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Jul 15, 2024
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Owner: MIKE CARPENTER
Cargo: Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Machinery / Large Objects, Other (RAILROAD TANK CAR CULVERTS; SALVAGE MATERIAL)
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — MIKE CARPENTER (USDOT 297489)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): MIKE CARPENTER (Owner)
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/297489/
As of: Jul 20, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 297489
In FMCSA records since Jul 21, 1987 (~39y)
MC / docket MC482905
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Owner MIKE CARPENTER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Machinery / Large Objects, Other (RAILROAD TANK CAR CULVERTS; SALVAGE MATERIAL)
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 83,762 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (870) 895-2667
Email: [email protected]
Physical
220 PINE MEADOW LANE
SALEM, AR 72576
Mailing
PO BOX 305
SALEM, AR 72576
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 297489
In FMCSA records since Jul 21, 1987 (~39y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 83,762 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 0 0
Trailers 9 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MIKE CARPENTER is a individual based in SALEM, AR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 297489. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection on file. 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

MIKE CARPENTER is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Salem, AR. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in AR (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Peterbilt and X-l specia are the most-inspected makes.

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 1
X-L Specia 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
81636233 May 16, 2024 AR 3 STRAWBERRY AR
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
AR K807172 · 1XPHD49X78D745099
0 — No
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC482905
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Mar 25, 2004 MC482905-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (28 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. CA07873796 91X $750,000 Jul 15, 2024 On file ACTIVE
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA7873796 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2018 Jul 15, 2024 REPLACED
HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY A03400281-01 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2017 Jul 15, 2018 CANCELLED
HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY A03400281 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2016 Jul 15, 2017 CANCELLED
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY PICTX0003553 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2015 Jul 15, 2016 CANCELLED
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY PICTX0002794 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2014 Jul 15, 2015 CANCELLED
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY PICTX0002387 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2013 Jul 15, 2014 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY PRA9654454 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2012 Jul 15, 2013 CANCELLED
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY PICAR0001435 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2011 Jul 15, 2012 CANCELLED
PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY PICAR0001108 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2010 Jul 15, 2011 CANCELLED
QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION QSIAR0002121 CARGO — Jul 15, 2010 Jul 15, 2011 CANCELLED
QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION QSIAR0001581 CARGO — Jul 15, 2009 Jul 15, 2010 CANCELLED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RICAR0001696 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2009 Jul 15, 2010 CANCELLED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RICAR0001396 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2008 Jul 15, 2009 CANCELLED
QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION QSIAR0001030 CARGO — Jul 15, 2008 Jul 15, 2009 CANCELLED
REDLAND INSURANCE CO. RICAR0001109 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2007 Jul 15, 2008 CANCELLED
TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY PSIAR0001355 CARGO — Jul 15, 2007 Jul 15, 2008 CANCELLED
CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY DSSA00003796 CARGO — Aug 12, 2006 Jul 15, 2007 CANCELLED
CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY DSSA00003733 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2006 Jul 15, 2007 CANCELLED
CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY DSSA00002868 CARGO — Aug 12, 2005 Aug 12, 2006 CANCELLED
CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY DSSA00002800 BIPD/Primary — Jul 15, 2005 Jul 15, 2006 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 456397 BIPD/Primary — Mar 17, 2005 Jul 15, 2005 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 456397 CARGO — Mar 17, 2005 Aug 30, 2005 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 456397 CARGO — Mar 17, 2005 Aug 12, 2005 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 456303 BIPD/Primary — Mar 17, 2004 Mar 17, 2005 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 15, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Jul 18, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Jul 15, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jul 15, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jul 14, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Jul 15, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Jul 15, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jul 15, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Jul 15, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Jul 15, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Jul 15, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jul 15, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jul 12, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Jul 16, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Jul 15, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Jul 15, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Jul 15, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
  18. Jul 15, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Jul 15, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. Jul 15, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
  21. Jul 15, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  22. Jul 15, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  23. Jul 15, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — QBE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CORPORATION
  24. Jul 15, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  25. Jul 15, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Jul 15, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDLAND INSURANCE CO.
  27. Jul 15, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Jul 15, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Jul 15, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Jul 13, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  31. Aug 12, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  32. Aug 11, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  33. Jul 15, 2006
    insurance
    CANCEL — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  34. Jul 14, 2006
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  35. Aug 30, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  36. Aug 18, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  37. Aug 12, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  38. Jul 15, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  39. Mar 21, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  40. Mar 17, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
STRAWBERRY AR AR 1 0
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How to verify MIKE CARPENTER

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about MIKE CARPENTER

Is MIKE CARPENTER an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MIKE CARPENTER is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 297489 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MIKE CARPENTER's safety rating? ▾
MIKE CARPENTER is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has MIKE CARPENTER had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for MIKE CARPENTER in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MIKE CARPENTER's out-of-service rate? ▾
MIKE CARPENTER has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is MIKE CARPENTER based? ▾
MIKE CARPENTER reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 220 PINE MEADOW LANE, SALEM, Arkansas 72576. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MIKE CARPENTER have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. MIKE CARPENTER holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC482905). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does MIKE CARPENTER operate? ▾
MIKE CARPENTER self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MIKE CARPENTER had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MIKE CARPENTER. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

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