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CHARLES E CARPENTER
Westphalia, KS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 582949 · MC 281351
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-281351 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC281351
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0200959001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
582949
MC Number
MC-281351
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 18, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 2, 1994
Authority Granted
March 7, 1995
Annual Mileage
115,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Westphalia, KS
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
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
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB8XXVR734664 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wilson Trailer Co. | Grain / Hopper · 41 ft | 4WW4412A0G7710775 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2025 | HP03532798 | KS, KS | II | 7 | 1 | VALLEY R AGRI SRVICES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILSON TRAILER CO. |
1XKWDB8XXVR734664 4WW4412A0G7710775 |
KS 247504 KS 683252 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| VALLEY R AGRI SRVICES | 1 | December 4, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 17, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 14, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 25, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 7, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 17, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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