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DSS LOGISTICS LLC
Charlotte, NC
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2964632 · MC 6743
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-6743 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 10 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% 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. Drivers were put out of service on 40.0% of 5 driver inspections — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC006743
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA995439084
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2964632
MC Number
MC-6743
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 21, 2017
Authority Granted
February 13, 2019
Annual Mileage
190,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6704 Ridge Lane Rd, Charlotte, NC 28262
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Dona Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (34.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
50.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
1 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 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
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | SC | 1 | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC4
MD2
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7DB9X67D658504 | 4 | 2 |
| 2001 Mack CX (Vision) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AE07YX1W009580 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG03LH34651 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625HB700354 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXML237843 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24876G671808 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0NS884046 | 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 (10)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 10, 2026 | 0006855197 | HILLSBOROUGH WEIGH STATION, I-, NC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XP7DB9X67D658504 1JJV532DXML237843 |
NC DD6629 IN P854802 |
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| August 28, 2025 | 0328000599 | CHESTER SC | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP7DB9X67D658504 |
SC P916589 |
| August 25, 2025 | 0344002846 | RICHBURG SC | I | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XP7DB9X67D658504 |
SC P916589 |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| July 2, 2025 | 3269C00143 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 7 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP7DB9X67D658504 1UYVS24876G671808 |
SC AS0522KU SC 25525PT |
| 395.3A2-HOSPRNC | OOSDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Hours Nominal | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| May 1, 2025 | 0351002399 | CLOVER SC | I | 4 | 1 | METROLINA GREENHOUSES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1M1AE07YX1W009580 1GRAA0625HB700354 |
NC NK4086 SC 18456PT |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFY | State/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| February 4, 2025 | 0329002172 | BLACKSBURG SC | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
MACK |
1M1AE07YX1W009580 |
NC NK4086 |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| July 17, 2024 | 3255004022 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY, MD | II | 4 | — | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CG03LH34651 3H3V532K0NS884046 |
NC NH6993 IN P898354 |
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 20, 2024 | H270006023 | I-77 NB YORK COUNTY, SC | III | 1 | — | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1FUJA6CG03LH34651 5V8VC5322MM106372 |
NC NH6993 TN 135898T |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| January 8, 2024 | C258009987 | I-20 WB ROADSIDE, SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJA6CG03LH34651 |
NC NH6993 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| January 2, 2024 | S197001514 | CORBIN, KY | II | 4 | — | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GDAN |
1FUJA6CG03LH34651 1GR1A0625MB234175 |
NC NH6993 IN P892775 |
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMAZON | 3 | July 17, 2024 |
| METROLINA GREENHOUSES INC | 1 | May 1, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 8, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 13, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| March 1, 2017 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
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