MICHAEL L CARTRETTE

AUTHORIZED

DBA: M CAR TRUCKING

901 MENDENHALL ST, THOMASVILLE, NC, 27360|(336) 689-6016

USDOT

974960

MC Number

414404

Fleet Size

2

Total Drivers

2

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: July 26, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

MICHAEL L CARTRETTE is a small interstate motor carrier based in THOMASVILLE, North Carolina, operating 2 power units with 2 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 9.1% runs above the national average of 5.51%. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 11 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

Driver OOS rate9.1%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate75.0%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in North Carolina is 13.4% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.8% across 52,420 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

11

Total

73%

Driver %

Driver Inspections11
Vehicle Inspections4
Driver OOS Rate9.1%
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Sep 4, 2019

$750,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

0

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes0

Frequently asked questions

Is MICHAEL L CARTRETTE authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for MICHAEL L CARTRETTE (USDOT #974960) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is MICHAEL L CARTRETTE's safety record?

MICHAEL L CARTRETTE has 11 inspections on file and no 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 MICHAEL L CARTRETTE operate?

MICHAEL L CARTRETTE operates 2 power units with 2 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does MICHAEL L CARTRETTE transport hazardous materials?

No. MICHAEL L CARTRETTE does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is MICHAEL L CARTRETTE located?

MICHAEL L CARTRETTE is based in THOMASVILLE, North Carolina at 901 MENDENHALL ST, 27360. Phone: (336) 689-6016.

What are MICHAEL L CARTRETTE's out-of-service rates?

MICHAEL L CARTRETTE's driver out-of-service rate is 9.1%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Higher than average, which could point to driver compliance issues. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 75.0% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.