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BELIEVERS TRUCKING LLC
Wake Forest, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3213068 · MC 1003801
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1003801 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
1.5% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1003801
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy MRV7090201
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3213068
MC Number
MC-1003801
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
August 2, 2024
FMCSA Registration
November 15, 2018
Authority Granted
December 10, 2018
Annual Mileage
3,900,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
3133 Mountain Hill Drive, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Etienne Hightower
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
1.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
66 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
2.0%
Ranks in the 4th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
35
Vehicle Inspections
25
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYDP9X8LJ407339 | 0 | Clean |
| July 23, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4WC9EGXLN261868 | 0 | Clean |
| July 22, 2026 | NC | Level I — Full | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH4SN680396 | 0 | Clean |
| July 21, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4WC9EGXLN261868 | 0 | Clean |
| July 8, 2026 | NC | Level I — Full | VOLV · 4V4WC9EG6LN261804 | 0 | Clean |
| June 28, 2026 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4WC9EG6LN261804 | 0 | Clean |
| June 23, 2026 | GA | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPR7SN336232 | 2 | Passed |
| May 26, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4WC9EGXLN261868 | 0 | Clean |
| May 16, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYDP9X8LJ407339 | 0 | Clean |
| April 30, 2026 | NC | Level I — Full | KW · 1NKYD39X3NJ130525 | 0 | Clean |
| April 19, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKYDP9XXLJ407519 | 0 | Clean |
| April 6, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJHTFW8PLNY0058 | 0 | 1 OOS |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 33 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 71 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 71 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 71 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 71 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 6, 2026 | Controlled Substances/​Alcohol · Alcohol | Driver having any measured alcohol concentration or any detected presence of alcohol while on dutyor operating or in physical control of a commercial motor veh | 5 | Out of service |
| December 16, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 5 | Out of service |
| November 30, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · False Log | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 7 | Cited |
| August 13, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| March 21, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | 4 | Cited |
| March 21, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | Cited |
| October 17, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
| October 17, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | 4 | Cited |
| January 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tiedown | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | 3 | Cited |
| November 12, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | Cited |
| June 23, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Other Driver Violations | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | 1 | Cited |
| June 23, 2026 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | Cited |
| November 30, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · EOBR Related | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | Cited |
| November 30, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | Cited |
| November 12, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 17 recorded violations
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 15, 2025 | NC | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| December 13, 2024 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| August 9, 2024 | VA | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC44
GA1
KY1
MD1
PA1
SC1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (48)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~28
of 30 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~20
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
26
Dry Van
20
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EGXLN261868 | 9 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXLJ407519 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X8LJ407339 | 3 | — |
| Volv | — | 34V4NC9EHUG3PN335 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EG6LN261804 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHTFW8PLNY0058 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NKYD39X3NJ130525 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NKYD39X4NJ130503 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4SN680396 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9UG2PN335593 | 2 | — |
Show all 48 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stou | — | 1DW1C5321FE543482 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHTFW0PLNY0040 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHTFW2PLNY0041 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHTFW3NLNP6657 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHTFW5PLNY0051 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHTFW6PLNY0074 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620MK235606 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628PB435802 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0621NJ432502 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0629MK227406 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1JL042399 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5SL554698 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9EL830529 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NKYD39X2NJ130502 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NKYD39X9NJ130500 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NKYD39XXNJ130523 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPBDH9X8ND821450 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDH9X4ND821435 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXRD663182 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1LR430174 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3KR954781 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3LR294369 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5KR955284 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7LR443785 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7LR445181 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8LR334235 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0NS887416 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1RS024193 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3PS064627 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K9NS886720 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXTS086649 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7SN336232 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9SN336068 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9SN336135 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3SN680406 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4SN680561 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9UG8NN299499 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA532XLT015022 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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