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CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC

Salem, VA

CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority  ·  DOT 32541
Active Conditional
713
Power Units
606
Drivers
270
Inspections
6%
Vehicle OOS
—
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
5.6% OOS · 270 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
  • Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
  • Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
  • No active insurance filing found on record
  • FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 6.1% — below the 20.7% national average
  • 270 FMCSA inspections on record

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
32541
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Annual Mileage
13,950,000 mi (2025)

Contact Information

Address
1330 Lynchburg Tpke, Salem, VA 24153-5457
Owner / Officer
Andrew J. Parker

Cargo Types

Motor VehiclesMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOther Cargo

Safety Snapshot

Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
270
Driver Inspections
145
Vehicle Inspections
198
Out-of-Service Violations
22

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance68
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service1

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate2.2% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate6.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
5.6% of 179 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — 12th percentile among carriers with 100 or more inspections (lower is better). CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
84 insp · 9 OOS
2025
86 insp · 3 OOS
2024
80 insp · 7 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 28 of 139 inspections
Unsafe Driving 8 of 190 inspections
Hours of Service 1 of 190 inspections
Driver Fitness 4 of 190 inspections
Controlled Substances 0 of 190 inspections

Crash History (13)

Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
13
Crashes
0
Fatalities
6
Injuries
12
Tow-aways
DateStateFatalInjuredTowConditions
July 21, 2026 VA — 1 Yes Rain · Daylight · Wet
June 30, 2026 VA — 1 — No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
March 24, 2026 MD — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
January 30, 2026 VA — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
December 19, 2025 WV — 1 Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet
October 7, 2025 VA — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
August 27, 2025 MD — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
July 17, 2025 VA — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
April 11, 2025 VA — 1 Yes Rain · Daylight · Wet
March 11, 2025 VA — — Yes No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry
Showing the 10 most recent of 13 crashes

Fleet & Operating Areas

Observed roadside activity and equipment

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD88
VA60
WV35
DE4
NC4
KY3
and 4 more states

Fleet & Equipment (159)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Tractor-Trailer Power units Class 3–8 · trailers up to 53 ft
Power units
~137
of 713 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~22
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
90
Chassis / Incomplete
23
Tractor
20
Flatbed
13
Semi-trailer
5
Not Applicable
3
Dolly
1
Dry Van
1
Pickup
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2020 Western Star 4900 Truck · Class 8 5KKMAEDV8LPLX1225 6 1
2025 Kenworth T480 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X2SM140605 5 —
2024 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FD0X5HT7REC40181 4 —
2025 Kenworth T480 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0XXSM140612 4 —
2019 Kenworth T4 Series Truck · Class 8 3BKBXJ0X9KF259037 4 —
E. D. Etny Semi-trailer 1E9338082SE111129 3 —
2022 Ford F-600 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 1FDFF6LT6NDA02963 3 —
2023 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. Flatbed 1L9GA72A1PL033473 3 —
2015 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 48 ft 1TKA04822FM068070 3 2
2024 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZDP0X4RJ319012 3 —
Show all 159 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2025 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZDP0X4SJ142919 3 —
2024 Kenworth T480 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X5RM319795 3 —
1996 Kenworth C500 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0XXTM221787 3 —
2020 Peterbilt 348 Truck · Class 8 2NP3LJ0X8LM668460 3 —
2023 Peterbilt 537 Truck · Class 7 2NPMHJ7X5PM867600 3 —
2019 Kenworth T4 Series Truck · Class 8 3BKBXJ0X0KF259038 3 —
Etnyre & C Semi-trailer 1E9323147HE111203 2 —
2023 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FD0X5HT2PEC58634 2 —
2024 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FD0X5HT7RED33766 2 —
2024 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FD0X5HT9RED37723 2 —
2025 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 1FDSX5HT0SED26107 2 —
2019 International HV613 Truck · Class 8 1HTESTZT2KH407436 2 —
2023 Gm GM515 Truck · Class 6 1HTKJPVM5PH237706 2 1
2016 International MA035 Truck · Class 7 1HTMKSTNXGH453071 2 —
2024 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. Flatbed 1L9GA72AXRL033135 2 —
2018 Kenworth T4 Series Truck · Class 8 1NKBXJ0X8JJ186906 2 —
2019 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 48 ft 1TKA04828KM031115 2 —
2024 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZDP0X0RJ319010 2 —
2020 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZDP0X2LJ421447 2 —
2020 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZDP0X4LJ348727 2 —
2018 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZDP0X7JJ186914 2 1
2019 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZP4EXXKJ259032 2 —
2024 Kenworth T380 Truck · Class 7 2NK4HJ7X0RM335955 2 —
1996 Kenworth T600 Truck · Class 7 2NK4HJ7X2TM200919 2 —
1993 Kenworth C500 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X0PM244565 2 —
2024 Kenworth T480 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X1RM265167 2 —
2025 Kenworth T480 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X3SM172866 2 —
2025 Kenworth T480 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X8SM140608 2 —
1996 Kenworth C500 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X8TM221786 2 —
2018 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X2JM192299 2 —
2020 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X2LM388004 2 —
2019 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X5KM258328 2 —
2018 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X6JM199594 2 —
2017 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X8HM152500 2 —
2019 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X9KM259384 2 —
2016 Peterbilt 348 Truck · Class 8 2NP3LJ9X7GM326572 2 —
2016 Caterpillar CF7AA Tractor · Class 8 3HSJGTKT3GN109635 2 1
2015 Caterpillar CF7AA Truck · Class 8 3HTJGTKTXFN637943 2 —
2025 Etnyre Dolly · 38 ft 1E9338108SE111130 1 —
Unpublishe Semi-trailer 1E9338112SE111133 1 —
2022 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FD0X5HT1NEF13142 1 —
2023 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FD0X5HT1PED42797 1 —
2024 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FD0X5HT3REC88583 1 —
2025 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FD0X5HT3SEC43665 1 —
2023 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FD0X5HT4PEC58621 1 —
2023 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FD0X5HT5PEC58630 1 —
2024 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FD0X5HT5REC39370 1 —
2023 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FD0X5HT6PEC58622 1 —
2024 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FD0X5HT6RED40708 1 1
2024 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FD0X5HT7RED31287 1 —
2024 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FD0X5HT8RED33548 1 —
2024 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FD0X5HT9REC87437 1 —
2023 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FDUF5HT0PEC51329 1 —
2016 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FDUF5HT1GEC85425 1 —
2015 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FDUF5HT3FED43517 1 —
2023 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FDUF5HT3PEC91260 1 —
2023 Ford F-550 Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 1FDUF5HT5PEC91258 1 —
2019 International HV613 Truck · Class 8 1HTESTZT7KH407450 1 —
2022 International MV607 Truck · Class 6 1HTEUMML0NH597877 1 —
2022 International MV607 Truck · Class 6 1HTEUMML1NH597869 1 —
2023 Gm GM515 Not Applicable · Class 6 1HTKJPVM4PH237700 1 1
2023 Gm GM515 Truck · Class 6 1HTKJPVM7PH586267 1 —
2024 International CV515 Truck · Class 6 1HTKTSWM3RH656300 1 —
2026 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. Flatbed 1L9GA72A3TL033260 1 —
2025 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. Flatbed 1L9GA72A7SL033468 1 —
2026 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. Flatbed 1L9GA72A7TL033259 1 —
2023 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. Flatbed 1L9GA72A8PL033471 1 —
2023 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. Flatbed 1L9GA72AXPL033472 1 —
2024 Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. Flatbed 1L9GA72AXRL033197 1 —
2025 Nikola TRE Tractor · Class 8 1N9B1H1A5S2393125 1 —
2020 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 48 ft 1TKA04825LM113269 1 —
2017 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 48 ft 1TKA04827HM044284 1 —
2013 Trail King Industries Flatbed · 53 ft 1TKJ05339DM031732 1 —
2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer Dry Van · 48 ft 1UYVS248XH7118301 1 1
2020 Kenworth W9 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKWD40X3LR390955 1 —
2007 Kenworth W9 Series Tractor · Class 8 1XKWPBTX47J204187 1 —
2025 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZDP0X2SJ142918 1 —
2027 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZDP0X3VJ246192 1 —
2023 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZDP0X4PJ227055 1 —
2020 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZDP0X6LJ348728 1 —
2020 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZDP0X8LJ348729 1 —
2027 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZDP0X9VJ246181 1 —
2019 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZDP0XXKJ259033 1 —
2018 Kenworth T880 Tractor · Class 8 1XKZP4EX6JJ186918 1 —
2026 Kenworth T280 Truck · Class 6 2NK3HM6X5TM200914 1 —
2026 Kenworth T280 Truck · Class 6 2NK3HM6X6TM200923 1 —
2026 Kenworth T280 Truck · Class 6 2NK3HM6X6TM212876 1 —
2025 Kenworth T280 Truck · Class 6 2NK3HM6X8SM190541 1 —
2026 Kenworth T280 Truck · Class 6 2NK3HM6XXTM200925 1 —
2024 Kenworth T380 Truck · Class 7 2NK4HJ7X0RM319822 1 —
2024 Kenworth T380 Truck · Class 7 2NK4HJ7X2RM358993 1 —
2024 Kenworth T380 Truck · Class 7 2NK4HJ7X3RM353124 1 —
2024 Kenworth T380 Truck · Class 7 2NK4HJ7X3RM358985 1 —
1993 Kenworth T600 Truck · Class 7 2NK4HJ7X6PM243312 1 —
2024 Kenworth T380 Truck · Class 7 2NK4HJ7X7RM335953 1 —
2024 Kenworth T380 Truck · Class 7 2NK4HJ7X7RM353126 1 —
2024 Kenworth T380 Truck · Class 7 2NK4HJ7X8RM335959 1 —
1996 Kenworth C500 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X0TM221782 1 —
2025 Kenworth T480 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X1SM140613 1 —
2025 Kenworth T480 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X1SM172865 1 1
1996 Kenworth C500 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X1TM228272 1 —
2024 Kenworth T480 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X2RM319799 1 —
2025 Kenworth T480 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X4SM140606 1 —
1996 Kenworth C500 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X4TM221784 1 —
2025 Kenworth T480 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X6SM140610 1 —
2024 Kenworth T480 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X7RM319796 1 —
1996 Kenworth C500 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X7TM228275 1 —
2025 Kenworth T480 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X8SM172863 1 —
1993 Kenworth C500 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X9PM244564 1 —
1996 Kenworth C500 Truck · Class 8 2NK5LJ0X9TM228276 1 —
2025 Kenworth T480 Not Applicable · Class 8 2NK5LJ0XXSM183752 1 1
2019 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X0KM259385 1 —
2021 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X0MM430316 1 —
2018 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X1JM199597 1 —
2021 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X1MM430308 1 —
2015 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X2FM440199 1 —
2017 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X2HM152511 1 —
2018 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X2JM199592 1 —
2019 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X3KM259364 1 —
2019 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X4KM259373 1 —
2021 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X4MM430304 1 —
2018 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X5JM199599 1 1
2019 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X5KM259379 1 —
2019 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X6KM259360 1 —
2020 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X6LM388362 1 —
2021 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X6MM430305 1 —
2018 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X8JM192985 1 —
2019 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X8KM259392 1 —
2021 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X8MM430094 1 —
2021 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X8MM430306 1 —
2019 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X9KM258333 1 —
2019 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X9KM259367 1 —
2021 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7X9MM430315 1 —
2020 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 7 2NKHHJ7XXLM348723 1 —
2016 Kenworth T3 Series Truck · Class 8 2NKHLJ9X9GM480356 1 —
2020 Peterbilt 348 Truck · Class 8 2NP3LJ0XXLM668461 1 —
2023 Peterbilt 537 Truck · Class 7 2NPMHJ7X4PM867605 1 —
2023 Peterbilt 537 Truck · Class 7 2NPMHJ7X9PM867597 1 —
2022 Freightliner M2 Truck · Class 7 3ALACXFC5NDMZ0122 1 —
2020 Kenworth T4 Series Truck · Class 8 3BKBXJ0X4LF384464 1 —
2016 Kenworth T4 Series Truck · Class 8 3BKBXJEX2GF496954 1 —
2018 Ram 3500 Pickup · Class 3 3C63RRGLXJG354720 1 1
2024 International MV607 Truck · Class 7 3HAEUTAN8RL744057 1 —
2020 International LT625 Tractor · Class 8 3HCDZAPR8LL369653 1 1
2023 Kenworth T880 Not Applicable · Class 8 3WKZDP0X2PF227057 1 —
2016 Towmaster Inc. Utility Trailer · 18 ft 4KNUT182XGL162609 1 1
Unpublishe Semi-trailer 5JYLB5535LPP17207 1 —
Unpublishe Semi-trailer 5JYLB5538LPP17234 1 —
Kauf — 5VGFG2426CL002109 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 (270)

DateReport #LocationLevelViolOOSShipperUnit TypeMakeVINLicense
September 17, 2026 0246C01931 PERRYVILLE MD I — — NONE
Straight Truck
KENWORTH
1NKZXP0X2VJ247139
VA 64582P
September 17, 2026 8368001582 MADISON HEIGHTS VA I 1 — —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
LEDWELL & SONS ENTERPRISES, INC.
1XKZDP0X0RJ319010
1L9GA72AXPL033472
VA 47883PZ
VA 356001TM
393.47D2-BLTBD Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness Brakes All Others
September 15, 2026 9033000413 ROANOKE VA III — — —
Straight Truck
KENWORTH
2NKHHJ7X3HM152498
VA 60274P
September 14, 2026 3059C00793 PERRYVILLE MD I — — CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC
Straight Truck
INTERNATIO
1HTMKSTN0HH489661
VA 74617P
September 4, 2026 9424001365 HAMPTON VA III — — N/A
Straight Truck
KENWORTH
2NKHHJ7X4JM192319
VA 36873P
September 4, 2026 3247C01184 PERRYVILLE MD II 2 1 SAME AS CARRIER
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
LEDWELL & SONS ENTERPRISES, INC.
1XKZDP0X4RJ319012
1L9GA72A1PL033473
VA 47881PZ
VA 363291TM
393.110B2I-C OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs Tiedown
393.104B-C Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns Securement Device
September 3, 2026 0304C00879 COLLEGE PARK MD III — — SAME
Straight Truck
PETERBILT
2NP3LJ0X8LM668460
VA 74700P
September 1, 2026 PSC1532258 MATEWAN WV II — — CARRIER
Straight Truck
KENWORTH
2NK4HJ7X8RM358996
VA 79225P
August 26, 2026 7253001825 NEWPORT NEWS VA I 4 1 —
Truck Tractor
Semi-trailer
KENWORTH
LEDWELL & SONS ENTERPRISES, INC.
1XKZDP0X4LJ348727
1L9GA72A8PL033471
VA 28452PZ
VA 356040TM
393.45B2-BHTD OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others
392.2-SLLEQP State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation.
393.95F Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires
August 26, 2026 3247C01151 PERRYVILLE MD II — — SAME AS CARRIER
Straight Truck
KENWORTH
2NK5LJ0X6SM140610
VA 30560P

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.

ShipperInspectionsMost recent
CAT 2 April 14, 2026
CARTER CAT 2 March 5, 2025
CARTER CAT RENTALS 1 June 24, 2026
THE WHITINGTURNER 1 May 19, 2026
WALKER CAT 1 March 5, 2026
CARRIER ITSELF 1 February 23, 2026
CARTEER 1 June 27, 2025
CAT/ CARTER MACHINERY 1 November 26, 2024
CARRIER IS SHIPPER 1 August 26, 2024

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