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Carrier profile · USDOT 1437566 · MC-225803 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Special Service Freight Company of the Carolinas Inc
85 power unitsavg 5.3 yrRegional · 4 statesCHARLOTTE, NC88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-225803 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
85Power units
34 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.3Avg age (yr)
2012–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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 21 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2005.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 81 inspections.
USDOT registration2020 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo10.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.3 yr
Model years 2012–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC (USDOT 1437566) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Jun 12, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 10.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 48 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 19 vehicle-level and 48 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 85 power units and 91 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 14, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 5, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC's USDOT number?
SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC's USDOT number is 1437566, and its motor carrier number is MC-225803.
Is SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC's safety record?
SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC has a 10.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 81 roadside inspections, with 3 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 SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC's fleet?
SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC operates 85 power units and 91 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC based?
SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC is based in CHARLOTTE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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