Carter Machinery Company INC
Salem, VA
Profile data updated Jun 12, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
713
Power Units
606
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
C
Safety Rating
Company Overview
CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Salem, VA, they operate a fleet of 713 power units with 424 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Carter Machinery Company INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 657 | 0 | 0 | 657 |
| Tractors | 56 | 0 | 0 | 56 |
| Trailers | 54 | 0 | 0 | 54 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Carter Machinery Company INC is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 424
MCS-150 Mileage: 13,950,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
606
Total Drivers
424
CDL Drivers
387
Interstate Drivers
219
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC
138 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 12, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Ford, Peterbilt. Equipment breakdown: 96 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 27 TRUCK TRACTOR, 14 SEMI-TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 7.2%. Some inspections found brake, tire, or hours-of-service issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 96 | 70% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 27 | 20% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 14 | 10% |
| OTHER | 1 | 1% |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 75 | 56% |
| Ford | 22 | 16% |
| Peterbilt | 7 | 5% |
| International | 5 | 4% |
| Unpublishe | 4 | 3% |
| Kenworth M | 4 | 3% |
| Internatio | 3 | 2% |
| Trail King | 2 | 1% |
| Etnyre | 2 | 1% |
| Trlk | 1 | 1% |
| Western Star | 1 | 1% |
| GM | 1 | 1% |
| Towmaster Inc. | 1 | 1% |
| Ledwell | 1 | 1% |
| Ledw | 1 | 1% |
| Freightliner | 1 | 1% |
| Trail King Industries | 1 | 1% |
| Caterpillar | 1 | 1% |
| Util | 1 | 1% |
| Ram | 1 | 1% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 138 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78279P | VA | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 239445G | ME | TRLK SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 18960PZ | VA | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 76825P | VA | PETE TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 74698P | VA | WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | May 2026 |
| 78101P | VA | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 60633UA | VA | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 69075UA | VA | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 69073UA | VA | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 80867P | VA | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| 82441P | VA | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 55094UA | VA | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| 55062UA | VA | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 2271287 | ME | TOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 78371P | VA | INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 71674P | VA | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 36923P | VA | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 30555P | VA | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 83049P | VA | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 82634P | VA | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
Plate registrations span 8 states: VA (122) · ME (6) · MD (3) · WV (2) · CA (2) · KY (1) · IN (1) · UT (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 138)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
188
Inspections
24 months
69
Violations
Total found
10
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-5.9%)
✓ Better than national average (-18.0%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/08/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/07/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/02/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/26/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/24/2026 | VA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/23/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/18/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/16/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/15/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/10/2026 | MD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/05/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/02/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 188 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
12
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
11
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/30/2026 | VA | NORFOLK, VA | 0 | 1 | No |
| 03/24/2026 | MD | CLINTON, MD | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/30/2026 | VA | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/19/2025 | WV | POINTS, WV | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 10/07/2025 | VA | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/27/2025 | MD | WALDORF, MD | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 07/17/2025 | VA | VIRGINIA BEACH, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/11/2025 | VA | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 03/11/2025 | VA | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/01/2024 | VA | HARRISONBURG CITY, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/25/2024 | MD | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 10/24/2024 | VA | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Is CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC's authority currently active?
CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC been in business?
CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC located?
CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC is physically located at 1330 LYNCHBURG TPKE, SALEM, VA 24153-5457.
Roadside Inspection History 188 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC has been inspected 188 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MD, VA, WV. Out of these, 9 inspections (about 5%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.9A-LFTSI — 6 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-08 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | VA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-23 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-18 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-16 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-15 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-10 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-05 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-02 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-19 | DE | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-18 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | DC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-08 | DE | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-05-06 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-04 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-27 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-22 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-21 | DE | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-17 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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