L L CARTER & SON INC

USDOT 591463 • 17460 COUNTYLINE CHURCH ROAD, RUTHER GLEN, VA, 22546

ACTIVEMotor Carrier

Authority:1 active

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

591,463

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Virginia

Phone

8044483994

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

MCS-150 Mileage

2,258,641

BOC-3 Agent

SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.

Physical Address

17460 COUNTYLINE CHURCH ROAD, RUTHER GLEN, VA, 22546

Contact

Phone: 8044483994

Email: [email protected]

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: May 31, 2021

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Contract Carrier	MC-287538	ACTIVE	Unknown	Jun 2, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	CA-ZJ9785	ON FILE	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2025

Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	FNCAP00000402	REPLACED	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2021
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	FNCAP00000401	REPLACED	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2020
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	FNCAP00000400	CANCELLED	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2019
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	PIA08616401	REPLACED	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2018
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	UXQ0002601	REPLACED	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2017
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	70TRS050204	CANCELLED	Nov 20, 2015	May 31, 2016
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	70TRS050204	REPLACED	May 31, 2015	Nov 20, 2015
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	70TRS050204	CANCELLED	May 31, 2015	Jan 6, 2016
COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.	BIPD/Primary	CAF 3610452	CANCELLED	May 31, 2010	May 31, 2015
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	353328	CANCELLED	May 31, 2009	May 31, 2010
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	PIA03637200	CANCELLED	Nov 29, 2008	May 31, 2009
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	PIA03637200	CANCELLED	Apr 1, 2008	Nov 29, 2008
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	V116062	REPLACED	May 5, 2006	Apr 1, 2008
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	V116062	REPLACED	Oct 17, 2005	May 5, 2006
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	V116062	CANCELLED	Oct 17, 2005	May 23, 2006
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	V116062	CANCELLED	May 3, 2005	Nov 8, 2005
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	V116062	REPLACED	May 3, 2005	Oct 17, 2005
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	V113807	CANCELLED	Mar 23, 2004	May 3, 2005
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	V104558	CANCELLED	Oct 31, 2001	Mar 23, 2004
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	V104558	REPLACED	Sep 28, 2001	Oct 31, 2001
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	V104558	CANCELLED	Sep 28, 2001	Nov 20, 2001
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	V104558	CANCELLED	Feb 1, 1999	Oct 31, 2001
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	V104558	REPLACED	Feb 1, 1999	Sep 28, 2001
CANAL INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	289992	CANCELLED	Mar 9, 1995	Feb 1, 1999

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
CANCEL	ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-ZJ9785	BIPD/Primary	May 31, 2025	May 31, 2025
TERM/REPL	THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY	FNCAP00000402	BIPD/Primary	May 31, 2021	May 31, 2021
TERM/REPL	THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY	FNCAP00000401	BIPD/Primary	May 31, 2020	May 31, 2020
CANCEL	THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY	FNCAP00000400	BIPD/Primary	May 31, 2019	May 31, 2019
TERM/REPL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	PIA08616401	BIPD/Primary	May 31, 2018	May 31, 2018
TERM/REPL	UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	UXQ0002601	BIPD/Primary	May 31, 2017	May 31, 2017
CANCEL	NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY	70TRS050204	BIPD/Primary	May 31, 2016	May 31, 2016
TERM/CANCL	NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY	70TRS050204	BIPD/Primary	Jan 6, 2016	Jan 6, 2016
TERM/REPL	NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY	70TRS050204	BIPD/Primary	Nov 20, 2015	Nov 20, 2015
CANCEL	COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.	CAF 3610452	BIPD/Primary	May 31, 2015	May 31, 2015
CANCEL	CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	353328	BIPD/Primary	May 31, 2010	May 31, 2010
CANCEL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	PIA03637200	BIPD/Primary	May 31, 2009	May 31, 2009
CANCEL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	PIA03637200	BIPD/Primary	Nov 29, 2008	Nov 29, 2008
TERM/REPL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	V116062	BIPD/Primary	Apr 1, 2008	Apr 1, 2008
TERM/CANCL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	V116062	BIPD/Primary	May 23, 2006	May 23, 2006
TERM/REPL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	V116062	BIPD/Primary	May 5, 2006	May 5, 2006
TERM/CANCL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	V116062	BIPD/Primary	Nov 8, 2005	Nov 8, 2005
TERM/REPL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	V116062	BIPD/Primary	Oct 17, 2005	Oct 17, 2005
CANCEL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	V113807	BIPD/Primary	May 3, 2005	May 3, 2005
CANCEL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	V104558	BIPD/Primary	Mar 23, 2004	Mar 23, 2004
TERM/CANCL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	V104558	BIPD/Primary	Nov 20, 2001	Nov 20, 2001
TERM/REPL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	V104558	BIPD/Primary	Oct 31, 2001	Oct 31, 2001
TERM/CANCL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	V104558	BIPD/Primary	Oct 31, 2001	Oct 31, 2001
TERM/REPL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	V104558	BIPD/Primary	Sep 28, 2001	Sep 28, 2001
CANCEL	CANAL INSURANCE CO.	289992	BIPD/Primary	Feb 1, 1999	Feb 1, 1999

Authority Action History (11 events)

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Authority Action History (11 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC287538	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 5, 2025	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jun 2, 2025
MC287538	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 6, 2019	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	May 31, 2019
MC287538	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 4, 2016	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	May 31, 2016
MC287538	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 4, 2015	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jun 1, 2015
MC287538	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 4, 2010	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jun 3, 2010
MC287538	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	May 4, 2009	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	May 28, 2009
MC287538	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Nov 3, 2008	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Nov 26, 2008
MC287538	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Apr 26, 2006	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	May 8, 2006
MC287538	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Oct 12, 2005	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Oct 19, 2005
MC287538	CONTRACT	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Feb 27, 2004	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 9, 2004
MC287538	MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER	GRANTED	Apr 7, 1995	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness

N/A

Hours of Service

N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

Violations

8 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

16.0%

Driver OOS %

0.0%

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 25 of 25 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states • 25 inspections

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Violation Summary (47 violations from 25 inspections)

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Violation Summary (47 violations from 25 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLL	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	3	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.11	Lighting devices/reflectors	3	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60C	Glazing/window obstructions	2	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PI	No proof of periodic inspection	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-B	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	2	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	2	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	2	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB	Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt bearing strap or retainer bolt	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1DLDSYEL	Driveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure) broken or missing	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD	Inoperative/defective brakes	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR	Inoperable required lamps	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-D	Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(a)(4)	393.95(a)(4)	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WS	Windshield condition defective	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	1	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-B	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)	Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)	Cargo securement - aggregate working load	1	1	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(4)	Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)	Tire-ply or belt material exposed	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)	Fuel system leak	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51	Steering wheel free play excessive	1	0	6	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

16.0%vs nat'l 23.4%

-7.4 pts below avg

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%

-6.7 pts below avg

Violations / Inspection

1.88vs nat'l 1.80

On par with national average

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (25 inspections)

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Inspection History (25 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Jan 7, 2026	86734609	FREDERICKSBURG VA	VA	Level 2	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	393.55C1-B	No
Oct 29, 2025	86205640	RICHMOND VA	VA	Level 2	WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	393.60C	No
Oct 21, 2025	86127454	NEWPORT NEWS VA	VA	Level 3	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR	3	392.2-SLL, 396.17C-PI	No
Jul 1, 2025	85101123	HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, N	NC	Level 3	MACT SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
May 16, 2025	84753553	FREDERICKSBURG VA	VA	Level 3	WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Apr 30, 2025	84552739	MADISON HEIGHTS VA	VA	Level 1	PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR	6	393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-B	Yes
Apr 17, 2025	84438873	STEPHENS CITY VA	VA	Level 1	WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR	5	393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.45D-B, 393.60C	Yes
Dec 18, 2024	83478619	FREDERICKSBURG VA	VA	Level 3	INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Nov 14, 2024	83164136	NEWPORT NEWS VA	VA	Level 3	RAVENS-MET SEMI-TRAILER	5	392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSOA, 392.16-D	No
Oct 17, 2024	82949122	NEWPORT NEWS VA	VA	Level 3	FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2-SLL	No
Aug 27, 2024	82506984	NEWPORT NEWS VA	VA	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	1	392.2	No
Jul 25, 2024	82223460	WARRENTON VA	VA	Level 2	MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER	3	393.95(a)(4), 393.9(a), 393.55(e)	No
Apr 23, 2024	81430024	ROCKVILLE VA	VA	Level 3	WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Apr 4, 2024	81277376	MIDDLETOWN VA	VA	Level 3	OTHER TRUCK TRACTOR	1	392.2	No
Feb 28, 2024	80980526	FREDERICKSBURG VA	VA	Level 3	WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Feb 26, 2024	80946443	ROCKVILLE VA	VA	Level 2	WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK	5	393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.95A1	Yes
Nov 20, 2023	80263936	Roadside	VA	Level 3	WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Oct 3, 2023	79816856	INT LUCK STONE	VA	Level 1	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	9	393.75(c), 393.95(a), 393.9(a)	Yes
Aug 25, 2023	79516097	Roadside	VA	Level 2	WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
May 18, 2023	78673725	Roadside	VA	Level 3	TRLR SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Apr 26, 2023	78449702	Roadside	VA	Level 5	WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Apr 26, 2023	78449700	Roadside	VA	Level 5	INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Apr 26, 2023	78449701	Roadside	VA	Level 5	KW STRAIGHT TRUCK	0	—	No
Apr 6, 2023	78283157	Roadside	VA	Level 2	FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK	1	396.5(b)	No
Apr 6, 2023	78283052	WARRENTON, VA	VA	Level 2	—	5	393.11, 393.51, 393.55(d)(1)	No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

13 total · 15.4% OOS

2024-042026-01

InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

NEWPORT NEWS VA4

FREDERICKSBURG VA4

ROCKVILLE VA2 · 1 OOS

MIDDLETOWN VA1

RICHMOND VA1

STEPHENS CITY VA1 · 1 OOS

WARRENTON, VA1

HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, N1

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance38 · 8 OOS

Unsafe Driving9

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes

Fatalities

Injuries

Across 11 crashes

Tow-Aways

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
Date	State	Severity	Injuries	City	Location	VIN	Carrier Name at Crash
Nov 20, 2025	VA	TOW	0	HANOVER	SOUTHBOUND INTERSTATE 295 AT 0.20M N OF POLE GREEN	...X30121	L L CARTER & SON INC
Nov 4, 2025	VA	TOW	0	Not Reported	0029 LEE HIGHWAY AT 900FT S OF 0684 BUCKLAND MILLS	...X30121	L L CARTER & SON INC
Oct 31, 2025	VA	INJURY	1	Not Reported	9200 BLK JAMES MADISON HWY AT 0.25M S OF LEES RIDG	...GN1689	L L CARTER & SON INC
Aug 28, 2025	VA	INJURY	1	Not Reported	U.S. RT 1 AT ROGERS CLARK BLVD	...MR4226	L L CARTER & SON INC
Mar 25, 2025	VA	INJURY	1	—	WASHINGTON HW	...Y35558	L L CARTER & SON INC
Feb 11, 2025	VA	TOW	0	—	I 95 NORTH	...KC8687	L L CARTER & SON INC
Aug 24, 2024	VA	TOW	0	—	DOSWELL RD	...AV1265	L L CARTER & SON INC
Aug 19, 2024	VA	INJURY	2	—	ASHLAND RD	...341668	L L CARTER & SON INC
Apr 18, 2024	VA	TOW	0	—	SOUTHBOUND I-95	...FG6864	L L CARTER & SON INC
Mar 13, 2024	VA	TOW	0	—	I-95N	...LH5119	L L CARTER & SON INC
Nov 21, 2023	VA	INJURY	2	FREDERICKSBURG CITY	I-95 (NB)	...709968	L L CARTER & SON INC
Sep 21, 2023	VA	TOW	0	—	2700 W HUNDRED ROAD	...JN1521	L L CARTER & SON INC
Sep 19, 2023	VA	INJURY	1	—	ATLANTIC BLVD	...MG4739	L L CARTER & SON INC
Sep 13, 2023	VA	TOW	0	—	ASHLAND RD	...816570	L L CARTER & SON INC
Aug 25, 2023	VA	INJURY	1	—	ROUTE 301 JAMES MADISON PKWY	...HJ3463	L L CARTER & SON INC
Jun 29, 2023	WV	INJURY	1	MARTINSBURG	WV RT 045 , APPLE HARVEST DR, NEW YORK AVE	...008523	L L CARTER & SON INC
Jun 9, 2023	VA	TOW	0	—	SB I-95	...Y35558	L L CARTER & SON INC
May 16, 2023	VA	TOW	0	—	I-95S	...LH5119	L L CARTER & SON INC
Nov 2, 2022	VA	TOW	0	—	PATRIOT HWY.	...MG4739	L L CARTER & SON INC
Sep 18, 2022	VA	INJURY	1	—	1400 WARRENTON ROAD	...008523	L L CARTER & SON INC
Apr 28, 2022	VA	INJURY	1	—	COBBS RD	...X62639	L L CARTER & SON INC
Jul 8, 2021	VA	TOW	0	—	WASHINGTON HW	...GR2088	L L CARTER & SON INC
Mar 2, 2021	VA	TOW	0	RICHMOND CITY	I-95 SOUTH	...159317	L L CARTER & SON INC
Oct 4, 2020	MD	INJURY	2	—	—	—	—
Jul 1, 2020	VA	TOW	0	—	—	—	—