CARTER EXPRESS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
223337
MC Number
158033
Fleet Size
876
Total Drivers
911
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
CARTER EXPRESS INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in ANDERSON, Indiana, operating 876 power units with 911 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 0.5% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 46 crashes on file (1 fatal, 22 with injuries). FMCSA records show 923 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 Indiana is 11.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 44,656 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
923
Total
69%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Oct 1, 2025
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION — eff. Apr 1, 2026
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
46
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is CARTER EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
Yes. CARTER EXPRESS INC (USDOT #223337) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is CARTER EXPRESS INC's safety record?
CARTER EXPRESS INC has 923 inspections on file and 46 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does CARTER EXPRESS INC operate?
CARTER EXPRESS INC operates 876 power units with 911 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does CARTER EXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. CARTER EXPRESS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is CARTER EXPRESS INC located?
CARTER EXPRESS INC is based in ANDERSON, Indiana at 4020 W 73RD STREET, 46011. Phone: (765) 778-5009.
What are CARTER EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rates?
CARTER EXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.5%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 8.6% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.