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K T CARTER CONTRACTING INC
Jacksonville, FL
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 988041
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
10.0% OOS · 22 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
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
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
988041
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 2, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 2, 2001
Annual Mileage
260,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1909 E Beaver Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kevin Timothy Carter
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentUtility EquipmentConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
10.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
20 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 26th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2023
Inspection Records (22)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | 3129009837 | GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL | III | — | — | S.A.C | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAEDVXJPJU6589 |
FL P6931H |
| June 26, 2026 | 3099000643 | YULEE FL | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAEDV8JPJU6588 |
FL P2173M |
| March 11, 2026 | 2554001053 | GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL | III | — | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAEDV8JPJU6588 |
FL P2173M |
| February 9, 2026 | 3553008554 | JACKSONVILLE FL | III | — | — | KT CARTER | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAEDV8JPJU6588 |
FL P2173M |
| January 7, 2026 | 3553008476 | ORANGE PARK FL | I | 4 | 1 | SAC | Straight Truck |
CHEVROLET |
1GBJK34687E518390 |
FL 9605VT |
| 393.41-BNPB | OOSBrake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| December 18, 2025 | 3439001080 | GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL | III | 1 | — | SAC | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAEDV6JPJU6590 |
FL P5821C |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| December 17, 2025 | 3618009020 | GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAEDVXJPJU6589 |
FL P6931H |
| December 17, 2025 | 3099000275 | GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AG11C06M029901 |
FL P3034A |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| December 12, 2025 | 3553008449 | JACKSONVILLE FL | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAEDVXJPJU6592 |
FL P3034A |
| December 10, 2025 | 3129009467 | GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL | II | 1 | — | S.A.C | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKMAEDVXJPJU6589 |
FL P6931H |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
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
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 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
1
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2025 | FL | — | 1 | — | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL20
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 25 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
7
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAEDV8JPJU6588 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAEDVXJPJU6592 | 5 | — |
| 2018 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAEDVXJPJU6589 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAEDV6JPJU6590 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HTXREE54143 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDJ77HY47945 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GBJK34687E518390 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG11C06M029901 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMAEDV8JPJU6591 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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