SALEM CARRIERS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
229354
MC Number
162239
Fleet Size
317
Total Drivers
349
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: October 11, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
SALEM CARRIERS INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina, operating 317 power units with 349 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 0.4% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 15 crashes on file (3 fatal, 5 with injuries). FMCSA records show 549 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 13.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.0% across 53,731 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- Yes
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
549
Total
71%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Not on file
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America — eff. Oct 1, 2013
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Oct 14, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
15
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SALEM CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for SALEM CARRIERS INC (USDOT #229354) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is SALEM CARRIERS INC's safety record?
SALEM CARRIERS INC has 549 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 15 matching crashes. 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 SALEM CARRIERS INC operate?
SALEM CARRIERS INC operates 317 power units with 349 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does SALEM CARRIERS INC transport hazardous materials?
Yes. SALEM CARRIERS INC is flagged for hazardous materials transportation with FMCSA. That means additional safety requirements and more frequent inspections.
Where is SALEM CARRIERS INC located?
SALEM CARRIERS INC is based in WINSTON SALEM, North Carolina at 175 CHARLOIS BLVD, 27103-1521. Phone: (336) 768-6896.
What are SALEM CARRIERS INC's out-of-service rates?
SALEM CARRIERS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.4%, 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 11.4%, 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.