Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
317 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 229354 · MC-162239 ·
Salem Carriers Inc
317 power unitsavg 10 yrNational · 19 statesWINSTON SALEM, NC88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-162239 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
317Power units
251 observed · MCS-150
325Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 44 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1983.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 968 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
43 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1983 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
47 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
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
SALEM CARRIERS INC (USDOT 229354) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 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 and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $0 limit in force from PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. effective Oct 1, 2019 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 555 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 228 vehicle-level and 555 driver-level — across 19 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 24 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 317 power units and 349 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 6, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 17, 1988 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SALEM CARRIERS INC's USDOT number?
SALEM CARRIERS INC's USDOT number is 229354, and its motor carrier number is MC-162239.
Is SALEM CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. SALEM CARRIERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SALEM CARRIERS INC's safety record?
SALEM CARRIERS INC has a 12.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 968 roadside inspections, with 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SALEM CARRIERS INC's fleet?
SALEM CARRIERS INC operates 317 power units and 349 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SALEM CARRIERS INC based?
SALEM CARRIERS INC is based in WINSTON SALEM, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 19 states.
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