SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 897947 • 4236 SUTTONTOWN RD, FAISON, NC, 28341
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-390158 | REVOKED | Sep 17, 2007 | Sep 17, 2007 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6507972 | ON FILE | Sep 11, 2021 | Sep 11, 2024 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLTRK000000589 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 2020 | Sep 11, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1092897 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 2019 | Sep 11, 2020 |
| DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | PAP DUOA 28133 | REPLACED | Jun 21, 2013 | Sep 11, 2019 |
| DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | PAP DUOA 28133 | REPLACED | Jun 11, 2010 | Jun 21, 2013 |
| DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | PAP DUOA 26683 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2008 | Jul 15, 2010 |
| DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | PAP DUOA 26683 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 2008 | Jun 11, 2010 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3039973-01 | REPLACED | Sep 11, 2007 | Sep 11, 2008 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TP3039973 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2006 | Sep 11, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 462014 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2005 | Sep 11, 2006 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 458199 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2004 | Sep 11, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 397868 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2003 | Sep 11, 2004 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN325105 | CANCELLED | Dec 11, 2001 | Sep 11, 2003 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN297910 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2000 | Dec 11, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6507972 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | FLTRK000000589 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2021 | Sep 11, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1092897 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2020 | Sep 11, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | PAP DUOA 28133 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2019 | Sep 11, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | PAP DUOA 28133 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 21, 2013 | Jun 21, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | PAP DUOA 26683 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2010 | Jul 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | PAP DUOA 26683 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2010 | Jun 11, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3039973-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2008 | Sep 11, 2008 |
| CANCEL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TP3039973 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2007 | Sep 11, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 462014 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2006 | Sep 11, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 458199 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2005 | Sep 11, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 397868 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2004 | Sep 11, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN325105 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2003 | Sep 11, 2003 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN297910 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2001 | Dec 11, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-390158 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC390158 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 20, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC390158 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 11, 2006 |
| MC390158 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 12, 2005 |
| MC390158 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 16, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2004 |
| MC390158 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 18, 2000 | REVOKED | Sep 17, 2007 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 38 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 38 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (38 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
14 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (14 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAR MAC | 117 | ...615857 | SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 14, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MANNING | INTERSTATE 95 | ...667180 | SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 17, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GARNER | SON-LAN PKWY | ...GX6534 | SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 13, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-95 SB | ...GX6534 | SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 7, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-95 NORTHBOUND | ...667180 | SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 17, 2021 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ROUTE 6222 W | ...761893 | SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 30, 2021 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DILLON | 9 | ...GZ4280 | SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 2, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ERWIN | FOOD LION WAREHOUSE | ...FR1669 | SALEM TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 27, 2012 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2007 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2004 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2004 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2003 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2003 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events