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CAROLINA FREIGHT MOVERS LLC
Orangeburg, SC
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1456867 · MC 569906
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 2006
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-569906 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Northern Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
40.0% OOS · 23 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on November 28, 2023; first granted July 28, 2006 (20 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 85.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC569906
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA998525261
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1456867
MC Number
MC-569906
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 27, 2006
Authority First Granted
July 28, 2006
Authority Reinstated
November 28, 2023
Annual Mileage
300,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1863 Five Chop Rd, Orangeburg, SC 29115
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Eric Fulton
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
23
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
13
Out-of-Service Violations
29
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance84
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate85.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (65.0pp higher)
40.0% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | SC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC14
FL2
NC2
GA1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
7
Tractor
5
Dry Van
2
Semi-trailer
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDZYB1VL782101 | 7 | 3 |
| 2001 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAER71C002485 | 4 | 3 |
| 2001 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCSZB01LH04278 | 3 | — |
| 2004 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W54L889335 | 3 | 2 |
| 2004 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25314G227596 | 3 | 2 |
| 1994 Freightliner USF-1E | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUYDZYB3RP590080 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96251M060424 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Dorsey | Flatbed · 48 ft | 7KYFC4822LED19207 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Classic | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJF6CV77DX58703 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDSEB6YMG80502 | 1 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | 1GRDM96257H70734 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM96299H711414 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Transcraft | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF4820142011470 | 1 | — |
| Trao | Semi-trailer | 1TTF4820732009S21 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24818A274833 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2485FA123510 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2487WA586801 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (23)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2026 | 0406001009 | LEXINGTON SC | II | 6 | 1 | CANFOR SOUTHERN PINE, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUYDZYB3RP590080 1UYFS2487WA586801 |
SC A016935 SC 121829PT |
| 393.118D-CDL | OOSDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier. | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 24, 2026 | 0291002304 | GROVETOWN GA | II | 10 | 2 | ALLSAFE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DORSEY |
1FUPCSZB01LH04278 7KYFC4822LED19207 |
SC P777711 SC 77193PT |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | F067000555 | ALBERTA VA | II | 7 | — | PHILLIP CUTWRIGHTASHKLAND YARD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DORSEY |
1FUPCSZB01LH04278 7KYFC4822LED19207 |
SC P777711 SC 77193PT |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.104F4-C | Cargo - No edge protection for tiedowns | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 2, 2026 | 0383002141 | DILLON SC | III | — | — | OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER DORSEY |
1FUPCSZB01LH04278 7KYFC4822LED19207 |
SC P777711 SC 77193PT |
| August 18, 2026 | 0346003615 | ALCOLU SC | II | 5 | 1 | ATKORE INTERNATIONAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUYDZYB3RP590080 1GRDM96251M060424 |
SC A016935 GA LE7547E |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | 0385002252 | SUMTER SC | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUYDZYB3RP590080 1GRDM96251M060424 |
SC A016935 GA LE7547E |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | 0396001961 | CHAPIN SC | II | 9 | 2 | STORA ENSO NORTH AMERICA SALES LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUJF6CV77DX58703 1JJV532W54L889335 |
SC P771155 SC 123122PT |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | 0298004827 | ORANGEBURG SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUYDSEB6YMG80502 1UYFS2487WA586801 |
SC A016934 SC 121829PT |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| April 6, 2026 | 0344003256 | WINNSBORO SC | III | — | — | STORA ENSO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH |
2HSCNAER71C002485 1JJV532W54L889335 |
SC P771155 SC 123122PT |
| November 26, 2025 | 0404000893 | AIKEN SC | II | 13 | 6 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUYDZYB1VL782101 1GRDM96299H711414 |
SC P862011 SC 70719PT |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 391.41B10-MC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Physical | ||||||||
| 383.95A-LCDL | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45C-BSG | Air Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 383.51A-NSIN | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance | License-related: Medium | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| CANFOR SOUTHERN PINE, INC | 1 | October 14, 2026 |
| ALLSAFE INDUSTRIAL SERVICES | 1 | September 24, 2026 |
| PHILLIP CUTWRIGHTASHKLAND YARD | 1 | September 9, 2026 |
| OLDCASTLE INFRASTRUCTURE | 1 | September 2, 2026 |
| ATKORE INTERNATIONAL | 1 | August 18, 2026 |
| STORA ENSO NORTH AMERICA SALES LLC | 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| STORA ENSO | 1 | April 6, 2026 |
| GAMECHANGE SOLAR | 1 | October 9, 2025 |
| CENTURY ALUMINUM OF S.C. | 1 | August 28, 2025 |
| SOUTHERN MILLING & LUMBER INC | 1 | January 21, 2025 |
| BASF CORP | 1 | July 9, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 16, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 13, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 20, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 6, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 28, 2023 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| November 28, 2023 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| November 22, 2023 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 3, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 20, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
1+49 PROCESS AGENTS LLC
6250 SHILOH RD STE 230, Alpharetta, GA, 30005-8434
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