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Carrier profile · USDOT 2546417 · MC-886535 · Updated 07/26/2026

CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC

DBA CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT

951 power unitsavg 6.2 yrNational · 20 statesKENT, OH
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-886535 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkscarterlumber.comLinkedInFacebookInstagramXFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
951Power units
403 observed · MCS-150
181Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(330) 673-6100Email dispatchEQUIPMENT@CARTERLUMBER.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-26

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority11 yr active
since 2014
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.2%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal7
51 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

951 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.2 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

11 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 11-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC safe to work with?

Is CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC safe to load? CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 2546417, MC-886535) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in KENT, OH, operating 951 power units and 794 drivers. Operating authority has been active 11 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 1,094 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 25.2% (above the 22.26% national average), with 51 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-26.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-26
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Frequently asked

What is CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number?

CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number is 2546417, and its motor carrier number is MC-886535.

Is CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-26, CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?

CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC has a 25.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,094 roadside inspections, with 51 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC's fleet?

CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC operates 951 power units and 794 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC based?

CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC is based in KENT, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 20 states.