FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY INC
USDOT 434005 • DBA: FOSTER • 2900 LOWERY STREET, WINSTON-SALEM, NC, 27101
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1170141 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | A0189206001 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | BMO61715870 | ON FILE | Nov 19, 2020 | Mar 4, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | A0189206001 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | A0189206001 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 312456 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 312456 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. | A0189206001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| NAMECHG | OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BMO61715870 | CARGO | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. | A0189206001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | MIDDLESEX INSURANCE CO. | A0189206001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 312456 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 312456 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1170141 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2025 |
| MC1170141 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 22, 2020 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
18 states • 122 inspections
Violation Summary (52 violations from latest 100 of 122 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:22B-DFPWD | 22B-DFPWD | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSU | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:387.303B4 | 387.303B4 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (122 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | GREENSBORO | 40 | ...NJ0900 | FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY INC |
| May 9, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DURHAM | 40 | ...UT1250 | FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY INC |
| Apr 2, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 3 | CONWAY | US 378 | ...UJ1210 | FOSTER |
| May 10, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENVILLE | EVANS DR | ...BV0231 | FOSTER-CAVINESS CO INC |
| Apr 2, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 5 | GAFFNEY | I85 86 SB | ...UJ1199 | FOSTER-CAVINESS |
| Jan 29, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DANBURY | 1652 | ...MD7571 | FOSTER-CAVINESS |
| Jul 14, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | 485 | ...GK0214 | FOSTER-CAVINESS CO INC |
| Jun 19, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA | I 20 | ...222049 | FOSTER-CAVINESS |
| Jul 26, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | 485 | ...V30006 | FOSTER-CAVINESS CO INC |
| Jul 14, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RED SPRINGS | EAST 4TH AVENUE | ...LS6145 | FOSTER-CAVINESS CO INC |
| Aug 14, 2019 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2017 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2016 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2016 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 29, 2015 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 26, 2015 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2014 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2014 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2014 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2014 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 24, 2013 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2013 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 9, 2012 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 19, 2011 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 10, 2011 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
32 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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