CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1544288
MC Number
574276
Fleet Size
16
Total Drivers
16
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 13, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in CANDLER, North Carolina, operating 16 power units with 16 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 22 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in North Carolina is 13.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.1% across 53,069 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
22
Total
58%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Oct 1, 2016
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT #1544288) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC has 22 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC operates 16 power units with 16 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC transport hazardous materials?
No. CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC located?
CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC is based in CANDLER, North Carolina at 120 DOGWOOD RD, 28715. Phone: (828) 548-0037.
What are CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC's out-of-service rates?
CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 50.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.