CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC
Joins 181 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 27, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 1.80% (worse, peer 1.30%) · Vehicle 4.00% (better, peer 16.0%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- 1 fatality on crash record 71 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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TruckCodex risk summary — CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC (USDOT 32541) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 1.80% (worse, peer 1.30%) · Vehicle 4.00% (better, peer 16.0%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 1 fatality on crash record — 71 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/32541/ As of: Oct 27, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 32541
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Conditional rated
Company officer: ANDREW J. PARKER
Motor Vehicles
Machinery / Large Objects
Liquids / Gases
Other (MACHINERY PARTS)
Based in SALEM, VA
FMCSA census as of Oct 27, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 1.8% vs peer median 1.3% (worse). Vehicle OOS 4% vs peer median 16% (better). n=1086 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
32541
In FMCSA records since
Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
ANDREW J. PARKER
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles, Machinery / Large Objects, Liquids / Gases, Other (MACHINERY PARTS)
Fleet size
713 units
Drivers
606
Annual mileage
13,950,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (540) 387-1111
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1330 LYNCHBURG TPKE
SALEM, VA 24153-5457
Mailing
P O BOX 3096
SALEM, VA 24153-0618
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
32541
In FMCSA records since
Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
13,950,000 mi
Safety Rating
Conditional
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
4.0%
vs
23.4%
-19.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate
1.8%
vs
6.7%
-4.9 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.00
vs
1.80
-1.80
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19.2%
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 56 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 657 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 71 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 6 | 8 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 6 | 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 293 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 181 | 181 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.21% | 4.42% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
713
Drivers
606
Inspections
293
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
4.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
8
71 all-time
Authorities
0
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 1,086 ACTIVE carriers operating 356–1,070 power units (±50% of this carrier's 713 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
1.8%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.3%
Median across 1,086 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +0.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
4%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16%
Median across 1,086 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -12 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (36 months)
2023-11
2026-10
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 86 | 7 | 8.1% | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 51 | 1 | 2.0% | Sep 17, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 30 | 2 | 6.7% | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 29, 2026 |
| US (US) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 10, 2025 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 123 | |
| Ford | 30 | |
| Peterbilt | 10 | |
| International | 8 | |
| Unknown | 7 | |
| Trail King | 5 | |
| Cat | 4 | |
| Western Star | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 0.14 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | — | 1.58 | 2 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (293 rows) View all 293 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89333652 | Oct 22, 2026 | WV | 1 | PINEVILLE WV |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89313099 | Oct 19, 2026 | MD | 2 | BALTIMORE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLLR, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 89277111 | Oct 14, 2026 | MD | 2 | NORTH EAST MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 89276778 | Oct 14, 2026 | MD | 3 | CENTREVILLE MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89265494 | Oct 13, 2026 | MD | 2 | LARGO MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 89206657 | Oct 6, 2026 | WV | 3 | INWOOD WV | — | 1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 89206364 | Oct 6, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89193853 | Oct 5, 2026 | GA | 1 | DOUGLASVILLE GA | — | 1 | 393.60D | No |
| 89187122 | Oct 5, 2026 | MD | 1 | PERRYVILLE MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 396.17C-PI, 393.45D-B | No |
| 89134305 | Sep 29, 2026 | MD | 1 | SYKESVILLE MD |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 89036692 | Sep 17, 2026 | MD | 1 | PERRYVILLE MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89026308 | Sep 17, 2026 | VA | 1 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.47D2-BLTBD | No |
| 88997852 | Sep 15, 2026 | VA | 3 | ROANOKE VA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89005645 | Sep 14, 2026 | MD | 1 | PERRYVILLE MD |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88916063 | Sep 4, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.110B2I-C, 393.104B-C | Yes |
| 88911105 | Sep 3, 2026 | MD | 3 | COLLEGE PARK MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88891808 | Sep 1, 2026 | WV | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88831142 | Aug 26, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88798391 | Aug 25, 2026 | VA | 2 | WARRENTON VA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.60D | No |
| 88771397 | Aug 21, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88762594 | Aug 19, 2026 | VA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88740402 | Aug 18, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.130B-CHVE, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95F | Yes |
| 88730955 | Aug 18, 2026 | WV | 1 | — |
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
2 | 392.9A2-C, 391.41APC | Yes |
| 88689445 | Aug 10, 2026 | VA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88634201 | Aug 6, 2026 | VA | 3 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (71 rows) View all 71 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA0260310136 | Jan 30, 2026 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV0202529855 | Dec 19, 2025 | WV | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0252830148 | Oct 7, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD25A1293522 | Aug 27, 2025 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0252005035 | Jul 17, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0251075154 | Apr 11, 2025 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0250775178 | Mar 11, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0243065304 | Nov 1, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD24S0004443 | Oct 25, 2024 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0243045038 | Oct 24, 2024 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0241845383 | Jul 2, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV202412905A | Jun 14, 2024 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| RI0000749460 | May 5, 2024 | RI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0240585309 | Feb 27, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD24S0003834 | Feb 6, 2024 | MD | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0233465284 | Dec 11, 2023 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0232345298 | Aug 22, 2023 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0232235313 | Aug 11, 2023 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0232155052 | Aug 2, 2023 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0232145158 | Jul 31, 2023 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0231835067 | Jun 30, 2023 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0231845074 | Jun 27, 2023 | VA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| VA0231575083 | May 30, 2023 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0231035189 | Apr 10, 2023 | VA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0230385165 | Jan 7, 2023 | VA | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYKESVILLE MD | MD | 12 | 1 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 9 | 1 |
| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 9 | 1 |
| VIENNA MD | MD | 9 | 0 |
| MADISON HEIGHTS VA | VA | 9 | 0 |
| SUFFOLK VA | VA | 9 | 0 |
| I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 6 | 0 |
| SALISBURY MD | MD | 5 | 0 |
| NEWPORT NEWS VA | VA | 5 | 0 |
| VIRGINIA BEACH VA | VA | 5 | 0 |
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