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DAVID CARPENTER TRUCKING INC
Lincolnton, NC
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
1 flag to review · 1 high-priority
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 450404 · MC 1055283
Active
Satisfactory
Active 7 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1055283 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
Flags · 1
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
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1055283
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA861007598
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
450404
MC Number
MC-1055283
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Partnership
MCS-150 Filed
April 8, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 26, 1991
Authority Granted
August 30, 2019
Annual Mileage
38,500 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Lincolnton, NC
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsIntermodalBeveragesPaper ProductsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKADU9X3XJ814331 | 0 | Clean |
| April 11, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKADU9X3XJ814331 | 0 | Clean |
| April 4, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKADU9X3XJ814331 | 0 | Clean |
| July 3, 2024 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKADU9X3XJ814331 | 0 | Clean |
| June 18, 2024 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKADU9X3XJ814331 | 0 | Clean |
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
0 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC5
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADU9X3XJ814331 | 5 | — |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06207B701734 | 4 | — |
| 2012 White River Marine Group | Boat Trailer · 20 ft | 4TM15EH27CB001047 | 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 24, 2026 | Inactive Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on file | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| August 1, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 25, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 27, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 3, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 30, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 30, 2019 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 21, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY |
| June 21, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 21, 2026 |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 11, 2026.
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