DUKE ENERGY BUSINESS SERVICES LLC
DBA: DUKE ENERGY
Joins 88 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 25, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 1.20% vs peer 1.00% · Vehicle 17.8% vs peer 12.8% Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — DUKE ENERGY BUSINESS SERVICES LLC (USDOT 94646) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 1.20% vs peer 1.00% · Vehicle 17.8% vs peer 12.8% • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/94646/ As of: Oct 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 94646
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: DENISE KENNEDY
General Freight
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Building Materials
Machinery / Large Objects
Liquids / Gases
+7 more
Based in CHARLOTTE, NC
FMCSA census as of Oct 25, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100
Driver OOS 1.2% vs peer median 1% (worse). Vehicle OOS 17.8% vs peer median 12.85% (worse). n=44 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- Power Units +10 (9,573 → 9,583) · Jun 22, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Power Units +5,718 (3,855 → 9,573) · Jun 15, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +477 (3,982 → 4,459) · Jun 15, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- DBA DUKE ENERGY - DUKE ENERGY SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS → DUKE ENERGY · Oct 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
94646
In FMCSA records since
Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
DENISE KENNEDY
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Motor Vehicles, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Liquids / Gases, Intermodal Containers, Passengers, Coal / Coke, Chemicals, Utilities, Construction, Other (ELECTRICAL SUPPLIES)
Fleet size
9,583 units
Drivers
4,459
Annual mileage
37,549,244 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (980) 373-5132
Email: [email protected]
Physical
525 S TRYON ST
CHARLOTTE, NC 28202-1006
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
94646
In FMCSA records since
Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
37,549,244 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Hazmat
Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
17.8%
vs
23.4%
-5.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate
1.2%
vs
6.7%
-5.5 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.23
vs
1.80
-1.57
Peer tier (mega-fleets (>1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 14.5%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 134 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3,494 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3,623 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 286 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 2 | 1 | 5 | 8 |
| Tow-away | 3 | 3 | 12 | 18 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 4 | 13 | 20 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 163 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.14% | 6.82% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
9,583
Drivers
4,459
Inspections
163
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
17.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
20
286 all-time
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 17.8% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 44 ACTIVE carriers operating 4,791–14,375 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9,583 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
1.2%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1%
Median across 44 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +0.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
17.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
12.85%
Median across 44 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +4.95 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 5 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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DBA DUKE ENERGY - DUKE ENERGY SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS DUKE ENERGYFMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 9,573 9,583FMCSA Company Census
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Drivers 3,982 4,459FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 3,855 9,573Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 3,861 3,855Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Jun 13, 2026
Jun 22, 2026
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (35 months)
2023-11
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 58 | 5 | 8.6% | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 16 | 1 | 6.3% | Jul 2, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | May 18, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 1, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 30, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 68 | |
| Ford | 21 | |
| International | 16 | |
| Dors | 10 | |
| Western Star | 6 | |
| Kraf | 5 | |
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Unknown | 5 | |
| Utility | 5 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | — | 2.25 | 2 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (163 rows) View all 163 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89260253 | Oct 14, 2026 | NC | 1 | KINSTON NC |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89239265 | Oct 12, 2026 | NC | 1 | LAURINBURG NC | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89239086 | Oct 12, 2026 | NC | 3 | ST. PAULS NC | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89187726 | Oct 6, 2026 | NC | 2 | HILLSBOROUGH NC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89150556 | Oct 1, 2026 | NC | 1 | GREENVILLE NC |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89117506 | Sep 28, 2026 | NC | 3 | REIDSVILLE NC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89010575 | Sep 16, 2026 | NC | 2 | SPRUCE PINE NC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.11A1-LTSM, 393.11A1-LSLM | Yes |
| 88894162 | Sep 3, 2026 | NC | 3 | STATESVILLE NC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88892828 | Sep 3, 2026 | NC | 3 | CANTON NC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88870553 | Sep 1, 2026 | SC | 2 | GABLE SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.11A1-LCHL | No |
| 88678667 | Aug 12, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88494998 | Jul 23, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88443979 | Jul 17, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88319441 | Jul 2, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88243877 | Jun 25, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88205057 | Jun 22, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88169760 | Jun 17, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.4A-DOSP | Yes |
| 88048873 | Jun 3, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88006185 | Jun 1, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87887380 | May 18, 2026 | IN | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87867505 | May 14, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.95F | No |
| 87594427 | Apr 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | I 26 EB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87585049 | Apr 14, 2026 | NC | 2 | HILLSBOROUGH WEIGH STATION, I- |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 75A3 | Yes |
| 87571766 | Apr 10, 2026 | NC | 3 | US421 NORTH BOUND EXIT 272 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87549117 | Apr 9, 2026 | FL | 3 | DELAND FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (286 rows) View all 286 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108533765 | Jun 17, 2026 | NC | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury | |
| NC0108528908 | Jun 13, 2026 | NC | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| NC0108502466 | May 19, 2026 | NC | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury | |
| NC0108457017 | Apr 6, 2026 | NC | 1 | No | No | Injury | |
| SC0026229004 | Mar 12, 2026 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108391761 | Feb 3, 2026 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0253235447 | Dec 3, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0025551677 | Oct 7, 2025 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2686520505 | Sep 23, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904768116 | Jul 25, 2025 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108132702 | Jun 4, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904735121 | Jun 4, 2025 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0253076385 | Apr 28, 2025 | OH | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| FL2608846005 | Mar 26, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2622526705 | Feb 19, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904666486 | Feb 7, 2025 | IN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0108000124 | Jan 23, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2615515404 | Dec 17, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107956077 | Dec 11, 2024 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107937576 | Nov 21, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2685779604 | Sep 28, 2024 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0024253626 | Aug 22, 2024 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2637167704 | Jul 3, 2024 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904532572 | Jul 1, 2024 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0024526824 | May 2, 2024 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRANFORD FL | FL | 3 | 0 |
| PANACEA FL | FL | 3 | 0 |
| PERRY FL | FL | 3 | 0 |
| I-40 | NC | 3 | 0 |
| I 85 | NC | 3 | 0 |
| US421 NORTH BOUND EXIT 272 | NC | 3 | 0 |
| CRAWFORDVILLE FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| DELAND FL | FL | 2 | 1 |
| OLD TOWN FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| ORLANDO FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 107.620(b) | No copy of US DOT Hazardous Materials Registration Number | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 177.801 | Accepting or Transporting Hazardous Materials not prepared in accordance with regulations | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 383.71(h) | Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
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