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FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
Salisbury, NC
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 598333 · MC 288577
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 9 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-288577 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC288577
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
9 yrs, 1 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC288577
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0106122002
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
598333
MC Number
MC-288577
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 29, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 18, 1995
Authority Granted
July 31, 2017
Annual Mileage
250,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Salisbury, NC
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
0 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 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
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2025 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
| March 17, 2025 | NC | — | — | 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
NC9
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Semi-trailer
3
Tractor
3
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GRAP062791549091 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHTDV4JSJS5228 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH7SN664549 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5LN214803 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH7JN896603 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP06219T549104 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W88L177696 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX7L029662 | 1 | — |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH431000534 | 1 | — |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH831000536 | 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 (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2026 | 0006911341 | STATESVILLE NC | III | — | — | FORTSON FREIGHT | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GDAN |
4V4NC9EH5LN214803 1GRAP0621FT602881 |
NC NK1066 ME 5521088 |
| August 24, 2026 | 0006907804 | STOKESDALE NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH |
4V4BC9EH7SN664549 1JJV532W88L177696 |
NC NK1060 ME 2913927 |
| August 20, 2026 | 0006907081 | STONEVILLE NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4BC9EH7SN664549 1GRAP06219T549104 |
NC NK1060 ME 271879B |
| February 13, 2026 | 0006847421 | STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4, NC | III | — | — | ADUSA | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TRIM |
4V4NC9EH5LN214803 2MN01JAH431000534 |
NC NK1066 ME 3025394 |
| August 7, 2025 | 0006785085 | I-85 NB NEAR MM 91, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRIM |
3AKJHTDV4JSJS5228 2MN01JAH831000536 |
NC NK1061 ME 3025386 |
| July 9, 2025 | 0006773740 | US220NB NEAR NC770, NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH |
4V4WC9EH7JN896603 1JJV532WX7L029662 |
NC NK1062 ME 271718B |
| December 11, 2024 | 0006707677 | I73SB NEAR NC150, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GDAN |
3AKJHTDV4JSJS5228 1GRAP062791549091 |
NC NK1061 ME 271880B |
| August 27, 2024 | 0006680534 | US 74, NC | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
VOLVO TRUCK |
4V4NC9EH5LN214803 |
NC NK1066 |
| June 10, 2024 | 0006656061 | DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-285, S, NC | III | — | — | #31 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GDAN |
4V4WC9EH7JN896603 1GRAP062791549091 |
NC NK1062 ME 271880B |
| March 7, 2024 | 0006629869 | US220 NEAR NC 770, NC | II | — | — | JPI COASTAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHTDV4JSJS5228 1JJV532WX7L029662 |
NC NK1061 ME 271718B |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ADUSA | 1 | February 13, 2026 |
| JPI COASTAL | 1 | March 7, 2024 |
| FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS I | 1 | February 4, 2024 |
| SOUTHERN PIPE | 1 | September 25, 2023 |
| RANDAL METALS | 1 | September 14, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2017 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| August 1, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 9, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| December 5, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 18, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| May 19, 2003 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| August 14, 2002 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 3, 2000 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 6, 1996 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 20, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 27, 2017 | BROKER | On Record |
| June 13, 2000 | COMMON | On Record |
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