OWEN ENTERPRISES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 11 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 — OWEN ENTERPRISES INC (USDOT 402015) 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 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 2 fatalities on crash record — 11 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/402015/ As of: Jul 18, 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 100/100). 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 100/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=44383 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 23 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 32 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
OWEN ENTERPRISES INC is a corporation based in MILLS RIVER, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 402015. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 23 power units and 32 drivers, with 32 roadside inspections 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.
OWEN ENTERPRISES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 32 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Mills River, NC. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 229% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (14) and NC (9), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (64.7% of violations); top code 393.78A-WS (Windshield condition defective) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 32 drivers; Peterbilt, Freightliner, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 44,383 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 27, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 11 | |
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| International | 4 | |
| Kenworth | 4 | |
| Custom Scott | 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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.21 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 2.26 | 2 | — | 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 (32 rows) View all 32 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87841489 | May 13, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87700599 | Apr 27, 2026 | NC | 2 | US 441 AT SAVANNAH FIRE DEPT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 60C | No |
| 87486278 | Apr 2, 2026 | NC | 2 | nc-@19 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87261818 | Mar 10, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86890298 | Jan 23, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86790949 | Jan 13, 2026 | NC | 3 | I-26 E |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86585638 | Dec 15, 2025 | SC | 2 | CLEMSON SC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.78A-WS, 393.55D1-B | No |
| 86432674 | Nov 28, 2025 | SC | 3 | ANDERSON SC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86384507 | Nov 20, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85773220 | Sep 12, 2025 | SC | 3 | EASLEY SC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 85632020 | Aug 29, 2025 | SC | 3 | LIBERTY SC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85630854 | Aug 29, 2025 | SC | 1 | ANDERSON SC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.3A1-ALBV | No |
| 85491471 | Aug 14, 2025 | SC | 3 | GREENVILLE SC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
|
0 | — | No |
| 85023300 | Jun 23, 2025 | SC | 2 | LIBERTY SC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.203B-CBP | No |
| 84794470 | May 27, 2025 | SC | 3 | CLEMSON SC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84774056 | May 24, 2025 | SC | 3 | GREENVILLE SC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84484036 | Apr 22, 2025 | SC | 1 | PICKENS SC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.78A-WS, 392.2-SLLILC, 393.203B-CBP | No |
| 83658394 | Jan 20, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83348725 | Dec 9, 2024 | SC | 3 | POWDERSVILLE SC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83223969 | Nov 21, 2024 | SC | 2 | POWDERSVILLE SC |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LCL, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 83179940 | Nov 18, 2024 | SC | 3 | PIEDMONT SC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.16-D | No |
| 82745185 | Sep 24, 2024 | NC | 2 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82745061 | Sep 23, 2024 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.81 | No |
| 82422881 | Aug 19, 2024 | SC | 3 | SC 153 ANDERSON COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81794279 | Jun 4, 2024 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0022209451 | Jan 20, 2022 | SC | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| SC0019671559 | Nov 27, 2019 | SC | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0017548962 | Apr 23, 2017 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0104853322 | Sep 18, 2016 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0014503617 | Jan 3, 2014 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0103045459 | Dec 17, 2010 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0103027966 | Nov 30, 2010 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC008113546B | Oct 2, 2008 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NC0102373567 | Jul 22, 2008 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC007070207A | Jun 11, 2007 | SC | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| NC9600000412 | Feb 2, 1996 | NC | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANDERSON SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| CLEMSON SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| GREENVILLE SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| I-85 NB ROADSIDE | SC | 2 | 1 |
| LIBERTY SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| POWDERSVILLE SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| COWEE MTN | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-26 E | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 | NC | 1 | 1 |
| US 441 AT SAVANNAH FIRE DEPT | NC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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