Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 203429 · MC-158453 ·
J & S Carter LLC
1 power unitavg 12.1 yrLocal · 2 statesNINETY SIX, SC94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-158453 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.1Avg age (yr)
1999–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.1 yr
Model years 1999–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
J & S CARTER LLC (USDOT 203429) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 5, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 10, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 17, 1991 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is J & S CARTER LLC's USDOT number?
J & S CARTER LLC's USDOT number is 203429, and its motor carrier number is MC-158453.
Is J & S CARTER LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026. J & S CARTER LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is J & S CARTER LLC's safety record?
J & S CARTER LLC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is J & S CARTER LLC's fleet?
J & S CARTER LLC operates 1 power unit and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is J & S CARTER LLC based?
J & S CARTER LLC is based in NINETY SIX, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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