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CHARLES H CARTER & SON INC
Fairfield, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 249918 · MC 177496
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 1985
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-177496 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.9% OOS · 77 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 19 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on August 13, 2007; first granted August 15, 1985 (41 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 38.5% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 77 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC177496
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
National Interstate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy GAL484110600
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT04229A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
249918
MC Number
MC-177496
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
August 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 22, 1984
Authority First Granted
August 15, 1985
Authority Reinstated
August 13, 2007
Annual Mileage
2,454,541 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
7 Williamson Drive, Fairfield, IL 62837
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeremy Carter
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
77
Driver Inspections
66
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance67
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate38.5% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (17.8pp higher)
11.9% of 42 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
35th 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
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
10 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 44 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 44 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 44 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 44 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | IL | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL49
IN4
MO2
AR1
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (69)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~33
of 48 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~36
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
28
Dump
16
Semi-trailer
10
Truck
5
Other Trailer
3
Dry Van
2
Flatbed
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X1EJ393137 | 4 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X6EJ399399 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X6FJ437876 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X2LR426248 | 4 | — |
| 2014 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1E1J9U281ER050710 | 3 | 1 |
| 2025 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49XXSR158466 | 3 | 1 |
| 2009 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 26 ft | 1E1D2L2809RD44278 | 2 | — |
| 2022 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 36 ft | 1E1D2S388NR077486 | 2 | — |
| 2012 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1F9N280CRG46516 | 2 | — |
| 2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1E1J9U283FR052931 | 2 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Liddell Liddell Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1L94L5332KB564049 | 2 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKDGGGG90J439232 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDL00XX5J073902 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZX4TXXHJ169594 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 35 ft | 1T9DA35B391066537 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X0LJ375774 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X2FJ437874 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X3EJ411475 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDP9X6FJ448264 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X1SR158467 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X85J117935 | 2 | — |
| 1992 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD49X5NF129987 | 2 | — |
| Heri | Semi-trailer | 4S9DA3023F1309083 | 2 | — |
| Trst | Semi-trailer | 4T9DA35B7G1110339 | 2 | — |
| East | Semi-trailer | DS0983330 | 2 | — |
| Eadu | Semi-trailer | 1E1D1L281YRK28443 | 1 | — |
| East | Semi-trailer | 1E1D1L283YRK28444 | 1 | — |
| East | Semi-trailer | 1E1D1L286YRK28440 | 1 | — |
| 2009 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 26 ft | 1E1D2L2889RC44235 | 1 | — |
| East | — | 1E1F9N283CRG46518 | 1 | — |
| 2012 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 30 ft | 1E1F9N284CRG46518 | 1 | — |
| 2011 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1F9U280BRM45575 | 1 | — |
| 2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1F9U284FR053866 | 1 | — |
| Eadu | — | 1E1F9U2885RH35272 | 1 | — |
| 2019 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y283KR059101 | 1 | 1 |
| Eadu | Semi-trailer | 1E1J9U282CRF46437 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kentucky Dry Freight Trailer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1KKVA4829RL097149 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Mac Trailer Manufacturing, Inc. | Dump · 30 ft | 1M9DS3023VC096563 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKDGGGG00J197866 | 1 | — |
| Kenw | Tractor | 1NKDGGGG90J197865 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth T800 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDLB0X5YR861021 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDLR0X6TJ732558 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDX4EXXCJ303164 | 1 | — |
| Ravens | Semi-trailer | 1R1D02637YJ500403 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 32 ft | 1T9DA32B721066003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25369P653145 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X2LJ392384 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X4FJ437875 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X5AJ275960 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X7FJ437871 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDU9X97J168077 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X0LR364717 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X0GJ128396 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X0JJ187407 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4SR158107 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X9RR311879 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0JD433191 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5NSNG8330 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD49X1FF452693 | 1 | — |
| Coras | — | 4C9DU222XBS071285 | 1 | — |
| Trail Star | Semi-trailer | 4T9DA35B5F1110225 | 1 | — |
| Trst | Semi-trailer | 4T9FC39B1F1110185 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Jet Company Inc. | Other Trailer · 53 ft | 5JNRS5325MH000271 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 30 ft | 5MADA30257C011885 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 34 ft | 5MADA3421PC067994 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 39 ft | 5MADN3925GC032985 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 39 ft | 5MADN3928GC035069 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN4023PW071267 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN4025PW066538 | 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 (77)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | 6682002872 | ECKERTY IN | II | — | — | MULZER CRUSHED STONE | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDL00X72J897514 |
IN P1291309 |
| October 1, 2026 | 5009990023 | IL-34, IL | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KW |
1NKZX4TX6HJ169608 |
IL P1194134 |
| 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| September 29, 2026 | 5010030024 | IL RT 1, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EASTON |
1XKDD49X3EJ411475 1E1J9U285FR052932 |
IL P1232612 IL 765751ST |
| September 29, 2026 | 5010030022 | IL RT 1, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EAST |
1XKDD49X0LJ375774 1E1J9U282CRF46437 |
IL P1291311 IL 856532ST |
| September 29, 2026 | 5010030021 | IL RT 1, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKWD49X2LR426248 5MADN3928GC035069 |
IL P1335276 IL 902600ST |
| August 18, 2026 | 4293410542 | SOUTH DIVISION (US 45), IL | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKDL00XX5J073902 |
IL P1253721 |
| August 13, 2026 | 4293410539 | ROUTE 1, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH RAVENS |
1XKDD49X6EJ399399 1R1D02637YJ500403 |
IL P1034876 IL 856471ST |
| July 24, 2026 | 5011510113 | IL-1, IL | III | — | — | CHARLES H. CARTER & SON INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKWD49X9RR311879 5MADA3421PC067994 |
IL P1284570 IL 1008736ST |
| June 23, 2026 | 1931000875 | XENIA OH | III | — | — | POWER SECURE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LIDDELL |
1XKWD49XXSR158466 1L94L5332KB564049 |
IL P1254143 IL 816097ST |
| June 22, 2026 | 4181370896 | I-64, IL | I | 6 | 1 | SIERRA BRAVO | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1XKDDU9X97J168077 |
IL P1253719 |
| 393.207F | OOSAir suspension pressure loss | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHARLES CARTER AND SONS LLC | 4 | June 20, 2024 |
| CHARLES CARTER | 3 | November 17, 2025 |
| HASTIE | 2 | November 17, 2025 |
| CARTER TRUCKING | 2 | September 12, 2025 |
| ET SIMMONDS | 2 | November 6, 2024 |
| MULZER CRUSHED STONE | 1 | October 12, 2026 |
| POWER SECURE | 1 | June 23, 2026 |
| SIERRA BRAVO | 1 | June 22, 2026 |
| CROSSVILLE SOLAR FARM | 1 | June 4, 2026 |
| KAHN STEEL CO | 1 | April 24, 2026 |
| EFFINGHAM CO TOWNSHIP | 1 | January 21, 2026 |
| MIDWEST MATERIAL SUPPLY LLC | 1 | December 10, 2025 |
5 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 14, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 10, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 14, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 14, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 8, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 14, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 14, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 15, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Great West Casualty Co | |
| July 5, 2007 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 29, 2002 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 11, 1997 | COMMON | On Record |
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