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Carrier profile · USDOT 16228 · Updated 07/18/2026

PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC

48 power unitsavg 13.5 yrLocal · 1 statesSALISBURY, NC
CARRIER ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Verified linkscheerwine.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
48Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
15Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(704) 637-5881Email dispatchccritchie@cheerwine.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 52 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageMultiple injury crashes
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo22.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
4 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

48 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

13.5 yr

Model years 1997–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 52-yr authority, 22% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC safe to work with?

Is PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC safe to load? PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC (USDOT 16228) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in SALISBURY, NC, operating 48 power units and 40 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 34 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 22.2% (below the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Conditional. Vektor rates it clear to load (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
PCPIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC 94
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Frequently asked

What is PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC's USDOT number?

PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC's USDOT number is 16228.

Is PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC's safety record?

PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC has a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 34 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).

How big is PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC's fleet?

PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC operates 48 power units and 40 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC based?

PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC is based in SALISBURY, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.