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CAROLINA TANK LINES LLC

Burlington, NC

CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority  ·  DOT 226571 · MC 165807
Active Broker (Inactive) Satisfactory Active 12 yrs, 9 mo
46
Power Units
48
Drivers
128
Inspections
9%
Vehicle OOS
$4,000,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-165807 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co
Safety
Satisfactory
7.1% OOS · 128 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
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.

Broker Authority

Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC165807
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
12 yrs, 9 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
  • Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
  • Insurance on file: $4,000,000
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 8.6% — below the 20.7% national average
  • 128 FMCSA inspections on record

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC165807
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Inactive

Insurance on File

Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy CEP000007153
On File
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP40373A
On File
Arch Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $3,000,000 · Policy UXP105026901
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$8,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
226571
MC Number
MC-165807
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 16, 2026
Authority Granted
December 4, 2013
Annual Mileage
4,103,109 mi (2025)

Contact Information

Address
3255 Maple Ave, Burlington, NC 27215-7000

Cargo Types

General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodalRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsChemicalsGarbage/Refuse

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
128
Driver Inspections
100
Vehicle Inspections
88
Out-of-Service Violations
8

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service3

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate1.4% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate8.6% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
7.1% of 99 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 17th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better). CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
37 insp · 3 OOS
2025
55 insp · 5 OOS
2024
36 insp · 0 OOS

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 10 of 71 inspections
Unsafe Driving 10 of 104 inspections
Hours of Service 3 of 104 inspections
Driver Fitness 1 of 104 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 104 inspections

Crash History (6)

Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
6
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
6
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
June 3, 2026 NJ 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
June 3, 2026 VA Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
April 13, 2026 NC 2 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
December 19, 2025 NC Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry
August 14, 2025 PA Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry
September 25, 2024 NC Yes No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC53
SC17
MD11
TN10
DE5
VA5
and 16 more states

Fleet & Equipment (113)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 8 · trailers up to 53 ft
Power units
~45
of 46 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~68
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
62
Tractor
44
Container Chassis
3
Semi-trailer
2
Incomplete Chassis
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X6RJ356819 12
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X2PJ243480 6 1
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X4RJ356818 6
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X8PJ243483 5
2021 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X9MJ454963 5
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9XXRJ340008 5 1
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530M6343121 4 1
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2539M6343103 4 1
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X3PJ243469 4 1
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X6RJ356822 4 1
Show all 113 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9XXPJ243484 4
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530P6639826 3
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530P6784509 3 1
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2531M6343113 3
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2531P6784504 3 1
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533L6018204 3
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2535L6018205 3
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536M6343124 3
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS253XM6343126 3
2021 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X0MJ454964 3
2020 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X1LJ358940 3
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X2RJ356817 3
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X2RJ356820 3
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X3PJ243472 3 1
2019 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X5KJ252294 3
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X5PJ243473 3
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X7PJ243474 3
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X9PJ243475 3
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X9RJ356815 3
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530L6018208 2
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530L6018211 2
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533M6343114 2
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533P6639819 2
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533P6639822 2
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2534M6343106 2
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2534M6343123 2
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2534P6639814 2
2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536K6375620 2
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536P6639829 2
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2537M6343102 2
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2537M6343116 2
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2537P6639824 2
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2537P6784510 2
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2538L6018229 2
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2538M6343125 2
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2538P6639816 2
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2538P6784502 2
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2539P6639808 2 1
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2539P6784508 2
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X7RJ355693 2
2020 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X0LJ358945 2
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X0RJ356816 2
Kenworth M Tractor 1XKYDP9X2R356817 2
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X4RJ356821 2
2019 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X5KJ252263 2
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X6PJ243482 2
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X6RJ340006 2
2019 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X7KJ252295 2
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X8RJ340007 2
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530M6343118 1
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530P6639809 1
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2530P6784512 1
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2531M6343127 1
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2531P6639821 1
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2532L6018209 1
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2532M6343105 1
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2532M6343122 1
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2532P6639813 1
2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533K6582109 1
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533L6018218 1
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533L6018221 1
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2533M6343128 1
Util Semi-trailer 1UYVS253466018230 1
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2534L6018227 1
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2535L6018219 1
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2535M6343129 1
2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536K6375617 1
2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536K6582105 1
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536L6018228 1
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536P6639815 1
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2536P6784501 1
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2537P6639807 1
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2537P6639810 1
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2538M6343108 1
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2538P6639802 1 1
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2539L6018224 1
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2539M6343120 1
2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS2539P6784511 1
Util Semi-trailer 1UYVS253L6018209 1
2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS253XK6692901 1
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS253XL6018216 1
2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS253XL7880118 1
2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 53 ft 1UYVS253XM6343112 1
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYD49X9RJ355694 1
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X0PJ243476 1 1
2024 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X0RJ340003 1
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X1PJ243485 1
2023 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X2PJ243477 1
2020 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X3LJ358941 1
2023 Kenworth T680 Not Applicable · Class 8 1XKYDP9X4PJ243478 1
2020 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X7LJ358943 1
Kw Tractor 1XKYDP9X7MJ454 1
2020 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9X9LJ358944 1
2021 Kenworth T680 Tractor · Class 8 1XKYDP9XXMJ454969 1
2022 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR6NSMT0378 1
2022 Freightliner Cascadia Tractor · Class 8 3AKJHHDR7NSMV7749 1
Frht Tractor 3AKJHHDV1PSUN6762 1 1
2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers Container Chassis · 20 ft 3H3C202K8NJ799086 1
2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers Container Chassis · 20 ft 3H3C202S4JT913017 1
2024 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH0RN635630 1
2024 Volvo Truck VNL Tractor · Class 8 4V4NC9EH2RN635418 1
2021 Cimc Container Chassis · 23 ft 57VBA2320M2000363 1
2020 Cheetah Chassis Incomplete Chassis · 43 ft 5EF2DF436LB796756 1 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 (128)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
August 18, 2026 0006906307 NC I
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
1XKYDP9X4PJ243478
1UYVS2531P6639821
OR YAJW462
ME 5044213
August 5, 2026 1679002050 DE I 1 1
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
1XKYDP9X2PJ243480
1UYVS2530P6784509
OR YAJW464
ME 5105400
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
July 28, 2026 0006899484 NC III
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
FREIGHTLINER
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
3AKJHHDR7NSMV7749
1UYVS2536K6375617
MA 1AA81G
ME 2928021
July 27, 2026 I036300107 TN III
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
1XKYDP9XXRJ340008
1UYVS2539M6343120
OR YAKG377
ME 3219280
July 19, 2026 0006896742 NC I
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
1XKYD49X7RJ355693
1UYVS2536K6375620
OR YAKC749
ME 2928024
July 16, 2026 0322003798 SC II 1
Truck Tractor
Intermodal Chassis
KENWORTH
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS
1XKYDP9X3PJ243469
3H3C202S4JT913017
OR YAJW459
ME 275937D
177.823A-HMTVMNID HM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Less than 50% of the required ID numbers are missing for each material. Markings - HM
July 10, 2026 0340002879 SC III
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS
1XKYDP9X3PJ243469
3H3C202K8NJ799086
OR YAJW459
ME 268358F
July 9, 2026 0340002876 SC II 3 1
Truck Tractor
Intermodal Chassis
KENWORTH
CHEETAH CHASSIS
1XKYDP9X3PJ243469
5EF2DF436LB796756
OR YAJW459
ME 2944352
393.75A3-TAOL OOSTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires
393.45B2-BAIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others
177.817A-HMPSPMC HM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper Documentation - HM
July 8, 2026 3029003977 CT III 1
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
1XKYDP9X6RJ340006
1UYVS2534M6343123
OR YAKG375
ME 3219283
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations
July 8, 2026 0831001511 DE I
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER
1XKYDP9X9MJ454963
1UYVS2536M6343124
OR YAJJ502
ME 321984

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
September 26, 2022INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
September 8, 2022INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
December 4, 2013GRANTEDProperty Broker
December 4, 2013Inactive
GRANTED
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
April 27, 2011INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
April 6, 2004INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
December 17, 1991GRANTEDCommon Carrier
July 18, 1991GRANTEDContract Carrier
July 18, 1991Active
GRANTED
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
May 31, 1991INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
October 1, 2025BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
October 19, 2022BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
October 1, 2023BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
August 5, 2026BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancel · Great West Casualty Co
Broker's Surety BondCancelled · LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CargoCancelled · UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancelled · Great West Casualty Co
CargoCancelled · Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancelled · Great West Casualty Co
CargoCancelled · Peerless Insurance Company
CargoCancelled · Peerless Insurance Company
November 1, 2013BROKEROn Record

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