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NORTH STATE EQUIPMENT COMPANY INC
DBA: K K Carriers
East Bend, NC
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 877200 · MC 383561
No Safety Rating
Active 26 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-383561 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Integon Indemnity Corporation
Safety
Not Rated
13.8% OOS · 41 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 26 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.2% — above the 20.7% national average
- 41 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC383561
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Integon Indemnity Corporation
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 2036001664
Sentry Select Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0239246001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
877200
MC Number
MC-383561
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 2, 2000
Authority Granted
May 24, 2000
Annual Mileage
795,011 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
5312 Jones Road, East Bend, NC 27018
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Carroll Nichols
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
41
Driver Inspections
31
Vehicle Inspections
14
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.2% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (1.5pp higher)
13.8% of 29 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
41st 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
4 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 29 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 29 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 29 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 29 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | OH | — | — | 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
NC27
TN4
VA2
IN1
OH1
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (30)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 10 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
18
Tractor
12
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7001LDLN6784 | 7 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FVXGF008FLGJ7481 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B9NL332796 | 5 | 2 |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FVXGF002FLGJ7492 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620PE453547 | 4 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XBM173410 | 3 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7007KDKB1873 | 3 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA700XLDLN6783 | 3 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB006KDKV2987 | 3 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1NKAGGGG50J183545 | 2 | — |
Show all 30 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPBGGGG10D455473 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1RSUN1435 | 2 | 1 |
| 2010 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 3H3V482C2AT198006 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623CW701665 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XCW701663 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9620HB705630 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA96247S701708 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA96248B704044 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9625BB702505 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA96276S702043 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA962XBB702502 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2481L6070038 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531FM370214 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536N6745906 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537H6954902 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XHM837701 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7005LDLY0621 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXA7009LDLY0623 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB007LDLX9250 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 3UTVS248XN8696544 | 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 (41)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | 0006904012 | CHINA GROVE NC | III | — | — | DFH HIGHPOINT FLUID | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FVXGF008FLGJ7481 1UYVS2481L6070038 |
NC MR8687 ME 3219869 |
| June 5, 2026 | 0006882389 | LEXINGTON NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
KW |
1NKAGGGG50J183545 |
NC ND9250 |
| May 28, 2026 | 0006879837 | RICHMOND COUNTY I 73 S MM 30, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFB006KDKV2987 1UYVS253XBM173410 |
NC NE2893 NC AA57069 |
| May 14, 2026 | 0006875584 | MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION S, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3ALXA7001LDLN6784 1GR1A0620PE453547 |
NC ND4037 NC DB22220 |
| April 16, 2026 | 0006866072 | HILLSBOROUGH WEIGH STATION, I-, NC | III | — | — | DFH HIGH POINT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NPBGGGG10D455473 1UYVS253XBM173410 |
NC ND9277 NC AA57069 |
| March 25, 2026 | 0006859364 | MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION N, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WABASH VANS |
3ALXA7001LDLN6784 1JJV532B9NL332796 |
NC NC4037 NC AM77521 |
| March 19, 2026 | 3222000352 | NEW PARIS OH | II | 2 | 1 | DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN WABASH VANS |
3ALXA7001LDLN6784 1JJV532B9NL332796 |
NC ND4037 NC AM77521 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| January 27, 2026 | 0006843107 | I 540, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXA700XLDLN6783 1UYVS2531FM370214 |
NC ND4036 NC AD42411 |
| January 12, 2026 | 0006837995 | MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION N, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WABASH VANS |
3ALXA7001LDLN6784 1JJV532B9NL332796 |
NC ND4037 NC AM77521 |
| December 2, 2025 | 0006825342 | I73 NEAR EXIT 16B, NC | II | — | — | DAIRY FRESH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFB006KDKV2987 1UYVS253XBM173410 |
NC NE2893 NC AA57069 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PET DAIRY | 7 | February 25, 2025 |
| DFH HIGHPOINT FLUID | 2 | August 11, 2026 |
| DFW WINSTON SALEM FLUID | 2 | March 4, 2025 |
| DFH HIGH POINT | 1 | April 16, 2026 |
| DAIRY FARMERS OF AMERICA | 1 | March 19, 2026 |
| DAIRY FRESH | 1 | December 2, 2025 |
| DFA DAIRY BRANDS | 1 | March 20, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 24, 2000 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| May 24, 2000 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| July 7, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY |
| June 12, 2026 | BMC-35 | Cancelled · Sentry Select Insurance Company |
| May 18, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Sentry Select Insurance Company |
| June 7, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective July 7, 2026 |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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