CARTERS COMMUNICATION
USDOT 4237257 • 1611 CONSTITUTION PL, ROCKFORD, IL, 61103
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:None on file
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
4,237,257
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8155934039
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
1
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
1611 CONSTITUTION PL, ROCKFORD, IL, 61103
Contact
Phone: 8155934039
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 40.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 33.3 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 16, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-1643027 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-1643027 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA983965034 | ON FILE | Jul 16, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300054589 | CANCELLED | Jun 6, 2024 | Jul 22, 2024 |
| GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9300054589 | REPLACED | Jun 6, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA983965034 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2024 | Aug 28, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300054589 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2024 | Jul 22, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300054589 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1643027 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 19, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1643027 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jun 26, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC1643027 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS CONTRACT CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jun 26, 2024 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
93%
Unsafe Driving
88%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
10
Violations
62
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
40.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
0
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 10 of 10 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 10 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (62 violations from 10 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | 8 | 4 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 3 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.15A-NSIN | Driving while disqualified | 2 | 2 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8H05 | 395.8H05 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
40.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+33.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
6.20vs nat'l 1.80
+4.40 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (10 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
10 total · 40.0% OOS
2024-122026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Aug 28, 2024
InsuranceInsurance cancel
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 22, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 16, 2024
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GEICO GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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