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  • Broker authority is currently revoked as of Jul 31, 2017 · Docket MC288577.
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 1,023 days (since Jul 31, 2023). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

USDOT 598333 Active INDIVIDUAL Based in SALISBURY, NC

FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is a individual based in SALISBURY, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 598333. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 19 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.

Carrier Overview

FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, organized as an individual, with 8 years on FMCSA's records, based in Salisbury, NC. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract and common (broker authority is revoked).

Power Units
5
Drivers
5
Inspections
19
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
2
8 all-time
Authorities
3
2 active

Active filings

Process Agent
ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC288577
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 54% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NC (6 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Broker 1 revoked
Contract 1 active
Common 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
Currently uninsured
No active BIPD/Primary since Jul 31, 2023 (1,023 days).
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
BOC-3 Process Agent
ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
Serves 107,529 carriers
Location & Contact
200 MONTCLAIR DRIVE
SALISBURY, NC 28144
Phone: 7046389987
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 598333
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 250,000 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 199,212 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 199,212 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -16.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 3, 2000 to Aug 14, 2002 (741 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-06 2026-02

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 6 0 0.0% Feb 13, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 9
Freightliner 7
Great Dane 5
Wabash National 4
Hyundai Translead 3
Trim 2
Dors 1
Western Star 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87042160 Feb 13, 2026 NC 3 nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4
VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC NK1066 · 4V4NC9EH5LN214803
0 — No
85430517 Aug 7, 2025 NC 3 I-85 NB NEAR MM 91
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NK1061 · 3AKJHTDV4JSJS5228
0 — No
85167564 Jul 9, 2025 NC 2 US220NB NEAR NC770
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NK1062 · 4V4WC9EH7JN896603
0 — No
83378041 Dec 11, 2024 NC 3 I73SB NEAR NC150
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NK1061 · 3AKJHTDV4JSJS5228
0 — No
82535279 Aug 27, 2024 NC 2 US 74
VOLV STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC NK1066 · 4V4NC9EH5LN214803
0 — No
81841274 Jun 10, 2024 NC 3 nc-davidson-county,-i-285,-s
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NK1062 · 4V4WC9EH7JN896603
0 — No
81073021 Mar 7, 2024 NC 2 US220 NEAR NC 770
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NK1061 · 3AKJHTDV4JSJS5228
0 — No
80778193 Feb 4, 2024 NC 3 73
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NK1061 · 3AKJHTDV4JSJS5228
0 — No
80329842 Dec 7, 2023 MD 2 md-rt-13-n/b-salisbury-scalehouse
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NK1065 · 1FUJGLD57GLGV0343
0 — No
80037617 Oct 30, 2023 NC 2 US220NB NEAR NC770
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NK1062 · 4V4NC9TH6BN535217
0 — No
79769943 Sep 27, 2023 NC 3 nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4
WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NK1060 · 5KJJAVDV7FLGA9874
0 — No
79758612 Sep 25, 2023 NC 3 nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NV8846 · 3ALXA7003GDGX6908
0 — No
79716567 Sep 21, 2023 NC 3 nc-hillsborough-weigh-station,-i-
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NK1065 · 1FUJGLD57GLGV0343
0 — No
79716349 Sep 21, 2023 NC 2 I73 NEAR NC68
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NK1062 · 4V4NC9TH6BN535217
0 — No
79756204 Sep 14, 2023 GA 3 ga-mcintosh-co-i/s-sb
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NK1066 · 4V4NC9EH5LN214803
0 — No
79219408 Jul 23, 2023 NC 3 nc-davidson-county,-i-85,-s
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NK1062 · 4V4NC9TH6BN535217
0 — No
78839863 Jun 8, 2023 NC 3 I73NB NEAR NC150
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NK1062 · 4V4NC9TH6BN535217
0 — No
78555240 May 7, 2023 NC 2 I73 NEAR NC150
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NK1062 · 4V4NC9TH6BN535217
0 — No
78504574 May 2, 2023 NC 3 I-40
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
NC NK1065 · 1FUJGLD57GLGV0343
0 — No
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NC0108281001 Oct 27, 2025 NC 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NC0108059818 Mar 17, 2025 NC 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NC0105876831 May 28, 2019 NC 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
VA0172515356 Sep 8, 2017 VA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NC0104286213 Jan 24, 2015 NC 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
WV000029672A Oct 25, 2014 WV 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
IN000002701_ Dec 11, 2000 IN 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
VA0000007470 Jan 20, 2000 VA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (3 dockets)
BROKER
MC288577
Revoked
Granted Jul 31, 2017 Revoked Jul 31, 2017
View full authority record →
CONTRACT
MC288577
Active
—
View full authority record →
COMMON
MC288577
Active
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Jul 31, 2017 MC288577 Broker REVOKED Jul 31, 2017
Insurance Coverage Timeline (47 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY QHI-P2272-320363-02 BIPD/Primary Jul 31, 2022 Jul 31, 2023 REPLACED
BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY QHI-P2272-320363-01 BIPD/Primary Jul 31, 2021 Jul 31, 2022 REPLACED
BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY QHI-P2272-320363-00 BIPD/Primary Jul 31, 2020 Jul 31, 2021 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0106122001 BIPD/Primary Jul 31, 2018 Jul 31, 2020 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 137150001 BIPD/Primary Aug 23, 2017 Jul 31, 2018 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 137150001 BIPD/Primary Jul 31, 2017 Aug 23, 2017 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT781884002 BIPD/Primary Jul 31, 2016 Jul 31, 2017 REPLACED
GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 8002772 BIPD/Primary Jul 31, 2015 Jul 31, 2016 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES SURETY COMPANY 1000977167 SURETY Oct 1, 2013 Jul 23, 2017 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 4257046 BM BIPD/Primary Jul 31, 2013 Jul 31, 2015 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT781884-5009-091 BIPD/Primary Jul 31, 2009 Jul 31, 2013 REPLACED
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY CT781884-5009-091 CARGO Jul 31, 2009 Apr 25, 2011 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP40379A BIPD/Primary Jul 30, 2006 Jul 31, 2009 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP40379A CARGO Jul 30, 2006 Sep 8, 2009 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP40379A BIPD/Primary Jul 30, 2006 Sep 8, 2009 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP40379A CARGO Jul 30, 2006 Jul 31, 2009 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0041655 BIPD/Primary Jul 30, 2005 Jul 30, 2006 REPLACED
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0041655 CARGO Jul 30, 2005 Jul 30, 2006 REPLACED
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY 244477 SURETY Jan 29, 2005 Oct 1, 2013 CANCELLED
PENN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY PAC6063235 CARGO Jul 30, 2003 Aug 26, 2005 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 68 25 92 BIPD/Primary Jul 30, 2003 Jul 30, 2005 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 68 25 92 BIPD/Primary Jul 30, 2003 Aug 31, 2005 CANCELLED
PENN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY PAC6063235 CARGO Jul 30, 2003 Jul 30, 2005 REPLACED
ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY PLP5005644 BIPD/Primary Feb 12, 2003 Aug 1, 2003 CANCELLED
ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY ATC2957120 CARGO Feb 12, 2003 Jul 30, 2003 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 31, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jul 31, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jul 31, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jul 31, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jul 31, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  6. Aug 23, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  7. Jul 31, 2017
    authority
    REVOKED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  8. Jul 31, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jul 31, 2017
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  10. Jul 23, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED STATES SURETY COMPANY
  11. Aug 1, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Jul 31, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jul 31, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  14. Oct 9, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  15. Oct 1, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  16. Jul 31, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Apr 25, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Sep 8, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  19. Jul 31, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  20. Jul 30, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Dec 5, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  22. Aug 31, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  23. Aug 26, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PENN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Jul 30, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  25. Jul 30, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PENN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
  26. Jan 29, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Jan 18, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  28. Aug 1, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Jul 30, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. May 19, 2003
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  31. Mar 8, 2003
    insurance
    NAMECHG — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
  32. Mar 8, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  33. Mar 8, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY
  34. Feb 12, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY
  35. Feb 12, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  36. Aug 14, 2002
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  37. Oct 16, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY
  38. Aug 1, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — GULF INSURANCE CO.
  39. May 17, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
  40. May 17, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMERICAN HOME ASSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
US220NB NEAR NC770 NC 2 0
73 NC 1 0
I-40 NC 1 0
I73NB NEAR NC150 NC 1 0
I73 NEAR NC150 NC 1 0
I73 NEAR NC68 NC 1 0
I73SB NEAR NC150 NC 1 0
I-85 NB NEAR MM 91 NC 1 0
US220 NEAR NC 770 NC 1 0
US 74 NC 1 0
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How to verify FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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Frequently asked questions about FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

Is FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 598333 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's safety rating? ▾
FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC had? ▾
19 roadside inspections are on file for FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 19 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC based? ▾
FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 200 MONTCLAIR DRIVE, SALISBURY, North Carolina 28144. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC holds 2 active FMCSA operating authorities (MC288577, MC288577). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC operate? ▾
FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC self-reports 5 power units and 5 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC had any crashes? ▾
8 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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