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CARLTON'S TRANSPORT INC
South Bay, FL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2255343 · MC 877142
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 9 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-877142 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC877142
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2255343
MC Number
MC-877142
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 13, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 12, 2011
Authority Reinstated
November 17, 2025
Annual Mileage
70,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
South Bay, FL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsLogs/Poles/BeamsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2025 | 5502005188 | BOYNTON BEACH FL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJA6CK56LM22766 13N148300Y5992220 |
FL JU627I FL QA87ZG |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| October 27, 2024 | 3557009505 | ROYAL PALM BEACH FL | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
2HSCNASR3YC060530 13N148300Y5992220 |
FL 37CBNR FL QA87ZG |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
2 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL2
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148300Y5992220 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK56LM22766 | 1 | — |
| 2000 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNASR3YC060530 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| November 19, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 4, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 28, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| November 20, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 5, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| October 24, 2016 | COMMON | On Record |
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