PAUL JOHNSON

USDOT 815534 • DBA: CARLTON TRUCKING COMPANY • 2320 NORTH FIFTH STREET, HARTSVILLE, SC, 29550

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
815,534
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Individual / Sole Proprietor
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8433070018
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
566,543
Physical Address
2320 NORTH FIFTH STREET, HARTSVILLE, SC, 29550
Mailing Address
PO BOX 178, HARTSVILLE, SC, 29551
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Sep 21, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-362232ACTIVEUnknownSep 23, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBBRCXLTSC011400_060605_01ON FILESep 21, 2024Sep 21, 2025

Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT4585588428CANCELLEDFeb 24, 2024Sep 21, 2024
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT4585588428REPLACEDFeb 24, 2024Feb 24, 2024
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0237167001CANCELLEDDec 1, 2023Feb 24, 2024
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryA0195049001REPLACEDMay 1, 2022Dec 1, 2023
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCT751842002REPLACEDFeb 24, 2016May 1, 2022
GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary8002095REPLACEDFeb 24, 2015Feb 24, 2016
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary4253231 BMCANCELLEDFeb 24, 2013Feb 24, 2015
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCT751842-3812-121REPLACEDFeb 24, 2012Feb 24, 2013
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA06563301REPLACEDMar 4, 2011Mar 4, 2011
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryPIA06563301REPLACEDMar 4, 2011Feb 24, 2012
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryOPO0027708CANCELLEDMar 4, 2010Mar 4, 2011
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP14915ACANCELLEDJul 1, 2003Apr 5, 2010
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP14915AREPLACEDJul 1, 2003Mar 4, 2010
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCT7645347099-991REPLACEDJun 2, 1999Jul 1, 2003

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLTEXAS INSURANCE COMPANYBBRCXLTSC011400_060605_01BIPD/PrimarySep 21, 2025Sep 21, 2025
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT4585588428BIPD/PrimarySep 21, 2024Sep 21, 2024
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT4585588428BIPD/PrimaryFeb 24, 2024Feb 24, 2024
CANCELSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0237167001BIPD/PrimaryFeb 24, 2024Feb 24, 2024
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYA0195049001BIPD/PrimaryDec 1, 2023Dec 1, 2023
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT751842002BIPD/PrimaryMay 1, 2022May 1, 2022
TERM/REPLGREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY8002095BIPD/PrimaryFeb 24, 2016Feb 24, 2016
CANCELCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.4253231 BMBIPD/PrimaryFeb 24, 2015Feb 24, 2015
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT751842-3812-121BIPD/PrimaryFeb 24, 2013Feb 24, 2013
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA06563301BIPD/PrimaryFeb 24, 2012Feb 24, 2012
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYOPO0027708BIPD/PrimaryMar 4, 2011Mar 4, 2011
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.PIA06563301BIPD/PrimaryMar 4, 2011Mar 4, 2011
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP14915ABIPD/PrimaryApr 5, 2010Apr 5, 2010
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP14915ABIPD/PrimaryMar 4, 2010Mar 4, 2010
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT7645347099-991BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2003Jul 1, 2003

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC362232CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 26, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 23, 2024
MC362232CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 29, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 21, 2024
MC362232CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 28, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 23, 2015
MC362232CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 7, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 7, 2011
MC362232MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 9, 1999Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
33%

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

Inspections
36
Violations
58
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
19.4%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
19

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
1
Jun
4
Jul
1
Aug
2
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 36 of 36 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states36 inspections

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Violation Summary (58 violations from 36 inspections)

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Violation Summary (58 violations from 36 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps513Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)50Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(d)Brake actuators/chambers defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43A-TPVBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp obscured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(3)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
19.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-4.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.61vs nat'l 1.80
-0.19 below avg

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

Inspection History (36 inspections)

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Inspection History (36 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 19, 202687098265CATAWBA SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Feb 3, 202686973362POOLER GAGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16-DNo
Jan 30, 202686943075HARTSVILLE SCSCLevel 3STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS1No
Oct 6, 202585985257AIKEN SCSCLevel 1WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2393.43A-TPV, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Sep 22, 202585853777GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, NNCLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 1, 202585111107MARION SCSCLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 26, 202585045884CAMDEN SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 29, 202584570564TIMMONSVILLE SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 6, 202584076419HARLEYVILLE SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR8393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9B-LLPLNo
Feb 18, 202583916457TIMMONSVILLE SCSCLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 19, 202483224494FLORENCE SCSCLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEDNo
Nov 15, 202483362045PAGELAND SCSCLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Oct 24, 202482986844LUGOFF SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR7393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL, 393.75A3-TAOLYes
Oct 9, 202482883119AIKEN SCSCLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2393.95(f), 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Oct 8, 202482872942DARLINGTON SCSCLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 30, 202482793301SC 403 DARLINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 13, 202482654313I-26 WB DORCHESTER COUNTYSCLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.201(a), 393.11, 392.2Yes
Aug 21, 202482447567I-26 WB DORCHESTER COUNTYSCLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jul 25, 202482216336SC 34 DARLINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 23, 202482192086SC 151 DARLINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1395.8(e)(1)No
Jul 17, 202482175693UNIONNCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 4, 202482059857SC 403 FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 28, 202482008519US601SNCLevel 2STOU SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 23, 202481695818I-26 WB DORCHESTER COUNTYSCLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER8395.8, 392.2, 393.9(a)Yes
Apr 30, 202481483507I-26 WB SPARTANBURG COUNTYSCLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR10393.9(a), 393.47(d), 393.78Yes
Apr 29, 202481483383SC 403 DARLINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 16, 202481375912US 76 FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 8, 202481295156SC 9 MARLBORO COUNTYSCLevel 3GDAN SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Mar 13, 202481095253I-20 WB DARLINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 7, 202481048058US 76 FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 20, 202380447951SC 151 DARLINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1395.24(d)No
Nov 8, 20238012586473NCLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 5, 202379581176I-85 NB ANDERSON COUNTYSCLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)No
Aug 4, 202379328372I-385 NB ROADSIDESCLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.11, 393.9(a)No
Jul 10, 202379097071SECONDARY RDSCLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER2392.2No
Apr 12, 202378341311I-26 EB NEWBERRY COUNTYSCLevel 21393.45(d)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

26 total · 23.1% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
19
Fatalities
0
Injuries
12
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
18

Crash History (19 records)

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Crash History (19 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 26, 2025SCINJURY01CAMDENI-20...FD1800PAUL JOHNSON
Aug 22, 2024SCINJURY02HARTSVILLES MARQUIS HWY...144778CARLTON TRUCKING COMPANY
Jul 10, 2024SCTOW00NORTH CHARLESTON52...KD1467CARLTON TRUCKING COMPANY
Apr 2, 2024NCTOW00GREENSBORO29...GB9860PAUL JOHNSON
Apr 16, 2021NCTOW00ASHEVILLE112...015925CARLTON TRUCKING
Mar 21, 2019FLTOW00
Jan 8, 2019SCTOW00
Jun 6, 2017SCINJURY02
Mar 14, 2017NCINJURY01
Jul 8, 2016SCTOW00
Apr 14, 2016NCINJURY03
Jul 14, 2015SCINJURY01
Aug 21, 2014SCINJURY01
Nov 14, 2013NCTOW00
Feb 8, 2013NCTOW00
Apr 14, 2011NCTOW00
Dec 24, 2010SCINJURY01
May 5, 2010SCTOW00
Jul 16, 2001SCTOW00

Compliance Timeline

35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 21, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 26, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in SC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 23, 2024
Authority
Sep 21, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 22, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in SC
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jul 10, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 2, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 24, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 24, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 1, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 1, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 16, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 21, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 8, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 6, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Mar 14, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 8, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 14, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 3 injuries
Feb 24, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 14, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 24, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 21, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 14, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 24, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 8, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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