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Carrier profile · USDOT 2546417 · MC-886535 · Updated Jul 26, 2026
Carter Lumber Transport LLC
DBA CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT
951 power unitsavg 6.1 yrNational · 20 statesKENT, OH81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-886535 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
951Power units
408 observed · MCS-150
182Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 26, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration1111 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo24.8%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal77
52 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
11 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 2546417) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 26, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 26, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 31, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 26, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 24.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 26, 2026.
The carrier received 759 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 395 vehicle-level and 759 driver-level — across 20 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 26, 2026.
The carrier has 52 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 7 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 26, 2026.
It reports 951 power units and 794 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 20, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 30, 2017 in the federal record refreshed Jul 26, 2026.
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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 Jul 26, 2026, 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 24.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,110 roadside inspections, with 52 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.
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