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MIKE CARPENTER
DBA: Salem Pipe & Steel
Salem, AR
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 297489 · MC 482905
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 22 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-482905 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 22 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC482905
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA07873796
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
297489
MC Number
MC-482905
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
July 9, 2024
FMCSA Registration
July 21, 1987
Authority Granted
March 25, 2004
Annual Mileage
83,762 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Salem, AR
Email
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2024 | AR | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPHD49X78D745099 | 0 | Clean |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X78D745099 | 1 | — |
| X-l Specia | — | 4U3B048352L003558 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July 18, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 14, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 15, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 15, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 15, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 12, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 16, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 15, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 15, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 15, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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