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Carrier profile · USDOT 401997 · MC-490576 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
CAROLINA POLE INC
42 power unitsavg 11.6 yrMulti-region · 14 statesEUTAWVILLE, SC93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-490576 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
42Power units
30 observed · MCS-150
40Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration3636 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo24.1%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.6 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
36 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CAROLINA POLE INC (USDOT 401997) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. effective Sep 1, 2005 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 24.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 61 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 29 vehicle-level and 61 driver-level — across 14 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 42 power units and 31 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 26, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 20, 2009 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CAROLINA POLE INC's USDOT number?
CAROLINA POLE INC's USDOT number is 401997, and its motor carrier number is MC-490576.
Is CAROLINA POLE INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, CAROLINA POLE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CAROLINA POLE INC's safety record?
CAROLINA POLE INC has a 24.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 95 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CAROLINA POLE INC's fleet?
CAROLINA POLE INC operates 42 power units and 31 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CAROLINA POLE INC based?
CAROLINA POLE INC is based in EUTAWVILLE, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 14 states.
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