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Carrier profile · USDOT 974960 · MC-414404 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
MICHAEL L CARTRETTE
DBA M CAR TRUCKING
2 power unitsavg 23.8 yrRegional · 4 statesTHOMASVILLE, NC80/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-414404 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
23.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2009 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
USDOT registration2424 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo60.060.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
23.8 yr
Model years 1997–2009 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
24 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MICHAEL L CARTRETTE (USDOT 974960) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 4, 2019 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 60.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 12 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 29, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 27, 2015 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MICHAEL L CARTRETTE's USDOT number?
MICHAEL L CARTRETTE's USDOT number is 974960, and its motor carrier number is MC-414404.
Is MICHAEL L CARTRETTE authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, MICHAEL L CARTRETTE is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MICHAEL L CARTRETTE's safety record?
MICHAEL L CARTRETTE has a 60.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).
How big is MICHAEL L CARTRETTE's fleet?
MICHAEL L CARTRETTE operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MICHAEL L CARTRETTE based?
MICHAEL L CARTRETTE is based in THOMASVILLE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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