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KATESVILLE PALLET MILL INC
Franklinton, NC
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 466751
Active
Conditional
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
57.1% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
466751
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 27, 1991
Annual Mileage
232,139 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
7119 Nc 56 Hwy, Franklinton, NC 27525
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David C Kemp
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
25.0%
Ranks in the 87th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance21
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2026 | 0006908802 | OXFORD NC | II | 1 | 1 | KATESVILLE PALLET MILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ITI |
1XK1D49X7MJ448613 1Z92B4520BT199195 |
NC NM2345 NC AJ36772 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| June 18, 2025 | 5639001424 | ALTON VA | I | 15 | 4 | KATESVILLE PALLET | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EVANS MFG. |
1XK1D49X0MJ448615 1J9G145B7R6003862 |
NC NL3577 NC AC30531 |
| 393.48A-BI-SA | OOSBrake - Inoperative on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BARS | OOSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 7, 2025 | 0006745509 | GRANVILLE COUNTY, NC96, S, NC | III | 1 | 1 | KATESVILLE PALLET MILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EVAN |
1XK1D49X2MJ448616 1J9G145B4S6003162 |
NC NL3578 NC AC30532 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| February 18, 2025 | 0006729387 | US 401 NEAR NC 39, NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EVAN |
1XK1D49X0MJ448615 1J9G145B7R6003862 |
NC NL3577 NC AC30531 |
| February 17, 2025 | 0006729005 | US 401 NEAR NC 39, NC | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EVAN |
1XK1D49X0MJ448615 1J9G145B7R6003862 |
NC NL3577 NC AC30531 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| January 15, 2025 | 0006717903 | GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, S, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EVAN |
1XK1D49X2MJ448616 1J9G145B4S6003162 |
NC NL3578 NC AC30532 |
| December 10, 2024 | 0006707385 | GRANVILLE COUNTY, SR1195, NC | III | — | — | KATESVILLE PALLET MILL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EVAN |
1XK1D49X0MJ448615 1J9G145B7R6003862 |
NC NL3577 NC AC30531 |
| July 31, 2024 | 0006671636 | US401, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EVAN |
1XK1D49X0MJ448615 1J9G145B2S600361 |
NC NL3577 NC AC30530 |
| March 5, 2024 | 0006629196 | HILLSBOROUGH WEIGH STATION, I-, NC | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EVAN |
1XK1D49X2MJ448616 1J9G145B0N6003406 |
NC NL3578 NC AC30533 |
| 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| February 16, 2024 | 5876000083 | SOUTH BOSTON VA | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH EVANS MFG. |
1XK1D49X2MJ448616 1J9G145B0N6003406 |
NC NL3578 NC AC30533 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.87A-FPLA | Flag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required | Warning Flags | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2025 | NC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 16, 2024 | NC | — | 1 | — | 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
NC8
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
3
Tractor
2
Flatbed
1
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X0MJ448615 | 5 | 2 |
| Evans Mfg. | Semi-trailer | 1J9G145B7R6003862 | 4 | 2 |
| Evan | Semi-trailer | 1J9G145B4S6003162 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X2MJ448616 | 2 | 1 |
| Evan | Semi-trailer | 1J9G145B2S600361 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth W990 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X7MJ448613 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Iti | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1Z92B4520BT199195 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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