SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 897947 • 4236 SUTTONTOWN RD, FAISON, NC, 28341

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
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
897,947
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9105941021
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
MCS-150 Mileage
1,148,268
Physical Address
4236 SUTTONTOWN RD, FAISON, NC, 28341
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

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
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Sep 11, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-390158REVOKEDSep 17, 2007Sep 17, 2007

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/Primary6507972ON FILESep 11, 2021Sep 11, 2024

Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLTRK000000589REPLACEDSep 11, 2020Sep 11, 2021
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 1092897REPLACEDSep 11, 2019Sep 11, 2020
DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICABIPD/PrimaryPAP DUOA 28133REPLACEDJun 21, 2013Sep 11, 2019
DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICABIPD/PrimaryPAP DUOA 28133REPLACEDJun 11, 2010Jun 21, 2013
DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICABIPD/PrimaryPAP DUOA 26683CANCELLEDSep 11, 2008Jul 15, 2010
DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICABIPD/PrimaryPAP DUOA 26683REPLACEDSep 11, 2008Jun 11, 2010
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryTP3039973-01REPLACEDSep 11, 2007Sep 11, 2008
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryTP3039973CANCELLEDSep 11, 2006Sep 11, 2007
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary462014CANCELLEDSep 11, 2005Sep 11, 2006
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary458199CANCELLEDSep 11, 2004Sep 11, 2005
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary397868CANCELLEDSep 11, 2003Sep 11, 2004
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN325105CANCELLEDDec 11, 2001Sep 11, 2003
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN297910CANCELLEDSep 11, 2000Dec 11, 2001

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLBERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY6507972BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2024Sep 11, 2024
TERM/REPLFALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYFLTRK000000589BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2021Sep 11, 2021
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 1092897BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2020Sep 11, 2020
TERM/REPLDAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICAPAP DUOA 28133BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2019Sep 11, 2019
TERM/REPLDAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICAPAP DUOA 28133BIPD/PrimaryJun 21, 2013Jun 21, 2013
TERM/CANCLDAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICAPAP DUOA 26683BIPD/PrimaryJul 15, 2010Jul 15, 2010
TERM/REPLDAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICAPAP DUOA 26683BIPD/PrimaryJun 11, 2010Jun 11, 2010
TERM/REPLHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.TP3039973-01BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2008Sep 11, 2008
CANCELHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.TP3039973BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2007Sep 11, 2007
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.462014BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2006Sep 11, 2006
CANCELCAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.458199BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2005Sep 11, 2005
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.397868BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2004Sep 11, 2004
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN325105BIPD/PrimarySep 11, 2003Sep 11, 2003
CANCELNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN297910BIPD/PrimaryDec 11, 2001Dec 11, 2001

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-390158INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC390158MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDSep 20, 2007Unknown
MC390158CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 15, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 11, 2006
MC390158CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 15, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 12, 2005
MC390158CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 16, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 8, 2004
MC390158MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDSep 18, 2000REVOKEDSep 17, 2007

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A

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

Inspections
38
Violations
11
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
2.6%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
11
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
14

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 38 of 38 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states38 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (11 violations from 38 inspections)

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Violation Summary (11 violations from 38 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(a)Failing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
2.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-20.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.29vs nat'l 1.80
-1.51 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 (38 inspections)

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Inspection History (38 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 19, 202687342697RoadsideNCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 28, 202585345602CLINTON SCSCLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 28, 202585349598LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,NCLevel 3UTIT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 10, 202584910424WARWICK MDMDLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Jun 4, 202584862145DE SOTO COUNTYMSLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 18, 202584730867RoadsidePALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 25, 202584510054NEWBERRY SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 16, 202584429214RoadsideNCLevel 3UTIT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 11, 202584091384HILLSBOROUGH WEIGH STATION, I-NCLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 21, 202583940408ALCOLU SCSCLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLS1No
Jan 21, 202583656964CECILTON SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 31, 202483058728NEWPORT NEWS VAVALevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2395.8A, 392.2-SLLNo
Oct 15, 202482938768HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, NNCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 28, 202482526813RoadsidePALevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 27, 202482535548US 421 NEAR NC 27NCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 9, 202481664835HELLERTOWN PAPALevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8(a)No
Apr 24, 202481445604US 421 NEAR NC 55NCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 21, 202481173953IREDELL COUNTY, I-40, ENCLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 14, 202481125832HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, NNCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 9, 202480812842HILLSBOROUGH WEIGH STATION, I-NCLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 10, 202480590776STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4NCLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Dec 5, 202380311065RoadsideNCLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 16, 202380192683HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, NNCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 31, 202380047913CONOWINGO SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Oct 17, 202379943000ASHEVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-40,NCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16(a)No
Oct 8, 202379868476RT 50 W/B BAY BRIDGE TOLL FACMDLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 3, 202379852463I-77NCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 2, 202379581437I -95SCLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17(c)No
Aug 28, 202379529732BALTIMORE COUNTYMDLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 23, 202379491182CECILTON SCALE HOUSEMDLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 15, 202379407809NORTH CORBINKYLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.16(a)No
Jul 15, 202379157792RoadsideNCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 12, 202379119334US421 NORTH BOUND EXIT 272NCLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 5, 202379056580421 WNCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 4, 202379056247I-40 NEAR GORMAN STREETNCLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 4, 202379055981HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, NNCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 28, 202379004318HERTFORD WEIGH STATION, HWY 17NCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 1, 2020sms-78260467SAMPSON COUNTY, I 40NCLevel 30No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

17 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
14
Fatalities
0
Injuries
8
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
12

Crash History (14 records)

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Crash History (14 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 30, 2025NCTOW00MAR MAC117...615857SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC
Oct 14, 2025SCTOW00MANNINGINTERSTATE 95...667180SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC
Jan 17, 2024NCTOW00GARNERSON-LAN PKWY...GX6534SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC
May 13, 2023VATOW00I-95 SB...GX6534SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC
Jan 7, 2022VATOW00I-95 NORTHBOUND...667180SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC
Dec 17, 2021PATOW00ROUTE 6222 W...761893SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC
Jun 30, 2021SCINJURY01DILLON9...GZ4280SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC
May 2, 2021NCINJURY01ERWINFOOD LION WAREHOUSE...FR1669SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC
Aug 27, 2012NCINJURY01
Mar 31, 2007VAINJURY01
Jul 1, 2004VAINJURY02
Jan 23, 2004VAINJURY01
Jun 5, 2003MDTOW00
Feb 15, 2003NCINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

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

Dec 30, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 14, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 11, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 17, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 13, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 7, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 17, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in PA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 11, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 30, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in SC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 2, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in NC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 11, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Jun 21, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Aug 27, 2012
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 15, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Jun 11, 2010
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 17, 2007
Authority
Sep 11, 2007
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 31, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 11, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2005
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 11, 2004
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 1, 2004
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jan 23, 2004
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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