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Carrier profile · USDOT 815534 · MC-362232 · Updated 06/13/2026

PAUL JOHNSON

DBA CARLTON TRUCKING COMPANY

5 power unitsavg 16.1 yrRegional · 3 statesHARTSVILLE, SC
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-362232 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkscarltontrucking.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
15Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.1Avg age (yr)
2000–2022 · vPIC
Call dispatch(843) 307-0018Email dispatchtrinanewsome@carltontrucking.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority27 yr active
since 1999
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

16.1 yr

Model years 2000–2022 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

27 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1999 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 27-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is PAUL JOHNSON safe to work with?

Is PAUL JOHNSON safe to load? PAUL JOHNSON (USDOT 815534, MC-362232) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in HARTSVILLE, SC, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers. Operating authority has been active 27 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 35 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
PJPAUL JOHNSON 80
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Frequently asked

What is PAUL JOHNSON's USDOT number?

PAUL JOHNSON's USDOT number is 815534, and its motor carrier number is MC-362232.

Is PAUL JOHNSON authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, PAUL JOHNSON is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is PAUL JOHNSON's safety record?

PAUL JOHNSON has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 35 roadside inspections, with 2 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 PAUL JOHNSON's fleet?

PAUL JOHNSON operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is PAUL JOHNSON based?

PAUL JOHNSON is based in HARTSVILLE, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.