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FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY INC
DBA: Foster
Winston-salem, NC
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 434005 · MC 1170141
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1170141 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Old Republic Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
7.8% OOS · 130 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 5.9% — below the 20.7% national average
- 130 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1170141
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy MWTB 319079
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
434005
MC Number
MC-1170141
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 16, 1991
Authority Granted
December 22, 2020
Annual Mileage
3,896,297 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2900 Lowery Street, Winston-salem, NC 27101
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeff Gorelick
Officer 2
Paul A Lieb
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodBeveragesMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
130
Driver Inspections
98
Vehicle Inspections
52
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service12
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate5.9% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
7.8% of 90 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
21st 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
5 of 34 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 93 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 93 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 93 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 93 inspections
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
4
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 4, 2026 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| October 13, 2025 | NC | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| May 9, 2025 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 2, 2025 | SC | — | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC63
SC24
VA6
GA3
LA2
WA2
and 8 more states
Fleet & Equipment (90)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~54
of 77 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~36
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
33
Tractor
30
Truck
24
Semi-trailer
2
Full Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4PJ222046 | 8 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXSN686753 | 6 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXPJ222049 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49XXPJ222052 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RSUT1251 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2531P8891602 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532P6935303 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3RSUT1252 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7RSUT1254 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9RSUT1255 | 4 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXRSUT1250 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 36 ft | 1UYVS2366H2955804 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XP6896007 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0PJ222044 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2537P8891605 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3SN686755 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC3THWP7098 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC4PHUJ1210 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC7PHUJ1198 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06288S700994 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA962XGB704421 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 36 ft | 1UYVS2360J6243304 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531P6896011 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539P6935301 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X5PJ222041 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X8PJ222051 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X9PJ222043 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 7 | 3AKBHSDV7PDNY4085 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RSUT1253 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0RSUX0378 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3RSUW7751 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDT2FDGK0214 | 2 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML2SL430104 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2530P8891607 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC3PHUJ1196 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC4PHUJ1207 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC5PHUJ1197 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC6THWP2378 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC7PHUJ1203 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC8PHUJ1212 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC8SHVT2962 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC9PHUJ1204 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0622PE458121 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06206B704664 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06208S700990 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06213W048821 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | 1GRAA0621KE163410 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627BW702560 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9628HE702845 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA962XHE702846 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 36 ft | 1UYVS2365J6243301 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 36 ft | 1UYVS2366H2028401 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2482FM390601 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2485S6334604 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2487FM191401 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2488GU578203 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2488S6334502 | 1 | — |
| Util | Full Trailer | 1UYVS248OS6331610 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS248XS6334503 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530L6937626 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530P6935302 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531P6896008 | 1 | — |
| Utility | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2536P8960051 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1PJ222053 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV1RSUW7750 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV1RSUX0342 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2RSUX0303 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3RSUX0343 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV5NSNU7241 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV6NSMV8908 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV7RDUN2951 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV7RSUX0393 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV8NSMV8621 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC0NDMV5708 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC4KDKE2381 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5LDMD7570 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC7LDLN6073 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC8LDLN4137 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC8LDLN4140 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFCXLDLN4141 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7RJ099034 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8RJ099043 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML1SL302663 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML6PL279811 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML7SL302666 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML7SL498141 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR2LL843452 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2532P8891608 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2534R8171231 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXRN342964 | 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 (130)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2026 | 1562005128 | JASPER FL | III | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1RSUT1251 1UYVS2485S6334604 |
IN 3450475 IN PF31945 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| August 28, 2026 | 0006909317 | WILSON NC | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTIT |
3AKJHLDV3RSUW7751 1UYVS2489J6228607 |
IN 3499164 NC CH74712 |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 6, 2026 | 0006902830 | CONCORD NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTIT |
3AKJHLDV0RSUX0378 N/A |
IN 3500018 ME 5514363 |
| August 5, 2026 | 0381002361 | GREENWOOD SC | I | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC7PHUJ1198 |
NC TM8284 |
| August 3, 2026 | 7160005605 | ROANOKE VA | III | — | — | DORADA FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR5RSUT1253 1UYVS253XP6896007 |
IN 3458723 ME 5187570 |
| July 31, 2026 | 0006901095 | MARION NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTIL |
3AKJHHDR1RSUT1251 N/A |
IN 3450475 ME 5514365 |
| July 24, 2026 | 0006898629 | HICKORY NC | III | — | — | FOSTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1RSUT1251 1UYVS2485S6334604 |
IN 3450475 IN PF31945 |
| July 17, 2026 | 0006896430 | MEBANE NC | III | — | — | FOSTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHLDV3RSUW7751 1UYVS2360J6243304 |
OK 3499164 ME 5514365 |
| July 7, 2026 | 0344003410 | FORT MILL SC | I | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC3THWP7098 |
NC ZT5071 |
| 392.15-NONCDL | OOSDriver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse in a CMV that does not require a CDL | |||||||||
| June 28, 2026 | 0006889691 | SALISBURY NC | III | — | — | FOSTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHLDV3RSUX0343 1UYVS2366H2955804 |
IN 3499903 ME 5514367 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DOLLAR GENERAL | 3 | November 25, 2025 |
| DORADA FOODS | 2 | August 3, 2026 |
| HOLMES & HOLMES PRODUCE, INC. | 1 | June 23, 2026 |
| FOSTER-CAVANAS COMPANY | 1 | May 15, 2026 |
| SOL GROUP MARKETING | 1 | May 9, 2026 |
| FOSTER FOODS | 1 | April 14, 2026 |
| FOUR SEASONS PRODUCE | 1 | February 4, 2026 |
| LUMBER BRIDGE | 1 | October 31, 2025 |
| LEGUME MATRIX LLC | 1 | July 29, 2025 |
| CRUNCH PAK LLC | 1 | April 29, 2025 |
| IDAHO MINI PLANT | 1 | February 12, 2025 |
| TQL LOGISTICS | 1 | September 4, 2024 |
15 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 22, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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