CATAWBA RENTAL CO INC

ACTIVE
3350 N OXFORD ST, CLAREMONT, NC, 28610|(828) 459-3407

USDOT

334028

MC Number

N/A

Fleet Size

16

Total Drivers

1

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Safety overview

CATAWBA RENTAL CO INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in CLAREMONT, North Carolina, operating 16 power units with 1 drivers. 1 of their 5 BASIC scores sits above the 75th percentile intervention threshold. The rest fall within acceptable ranges. They have 3 crashes on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 15 inspections for this carrier.

BASIC scores

SMS Percentiles

Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% may trigger an FMCSA investigation.

Unsafe Driving
29%
HOS / Fatigue
88%
👤Driver Fitness
33%
Controlled Substances
39%
🔧Vehicle Maintenance
23%

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.

Driver OOS rate6.7%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate0.0%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in North Carolina is 12.9% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.1% across 50,491 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
N/A
Cargo Carried
TRUCK RENTAL
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

What are BASIC scores?

FMCSA tracks carrier performance through its Safety Measurement System (SMS), which scores carriers across six categories called BASICs. Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, based on inspection and crash data from the past 24 months.

A score of 65 means the carrier performed worse than 65% of its peers. Anything above 75% can trigger FMCSA alerts or investigations. Brokers vetting new carriers should pay attention to scores above 50%.

Unsafe driving
Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, seatbelt violations. All based on what officers find during roadside inspections.
HOS / Fatigue
Hours-of-service violations, logbook problems, driving past the allowed limits. Fatigued driving is one of the top causes of truck crashes in the US.
Driver fitness
Licensing problems, expired medical certificates, and other driver qualification issues.
Controlled substances
Drug and alcohol testing violations, possession, or impairment.
Vehicle maintenance
Brake problems, tire issues, lighting defects, load securement failures. Caught during the vehicle portion of roadside inspections.
Crash indicator
Based on crash history from state-reported data. Higher percentile means more crashes relative to the carrier's size and mileage.

Inspections

15

Total

68%

Driver %

Driver Inspections15
Vehicle Inspections7
Driver OOS Rate6.7%
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0%

Insurance on file

No insurance records on file with FMCSA.

Crash history

3

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes1
Tow Crashes3

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Frequently asked questions

Is CATAWBA RENTAL CO INC authorized to operate?

Yes. CATAWBA RENTAL CO INC (USDOT #334028) currently holds "ACTIVE" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is CATAWBA RENTAL CO INC's safety record?

CATAWBA RENTAL CO INC has 1 BASIC score above the 75th percentile, which is where FMCSA may look into a carrier. Brokers should weigh these scores alongside the inspection history and crash data before making a decision.

How many trucks does CATAWBA RENTAL CO INC operate?

CATAWBA RENTAL CO INC operates 16 power units with 1 driver on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does CATAWBA RENTAL CO INC transport hazardous materials?

No. CATAWBA RENTAL CO INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is CATAWBA RENTAL CO INC located?

CATAWBA RENTAL CO INC is based in CLAREMONT, North Carolina at 3350 N OXFORD ST, 28610. Phone: (828) 459-3407.

What are CATAWBA RENTAL CO INC's out-of-service rates?

CATAWBA RENTAL CO INC's driver out-of-service rate is 6.7%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.