Carter Express Incorporated Safety Record

DOT# 223337 · Anderson, IN 46011 · 7657785009

Legal name: Carter Logisteed Express INC

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 10/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Carter Express Incorporated (DOT# 223337) in Anderson, Indiana has 1,376 inspections on record with 544 violations and a 4.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 46 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

1,376 Inspections
4.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
46 Crashes
876 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 4.6%
Carrier: 4.6% (63 of 1,376) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.4%
Carrier: 0.4% (6 of 1,376) National: 6.4%
72% OOS rate better than 72% of carriers in Indiana
37% crash rate better than 37% of carriers in Indiana

Violation Categories · 544 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

544 total violations across 1,376 inspections
79 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
233
Unsafe Driving
215
Hours of Service
77
Driver Fitness
14
Hazardous Materials
2
Other
3

Inspection History · 100 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 29 states
Level 1: 199 (14%) Level 2: 464 (34%) Level 3: 713 (52%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 KY 1 1 0
03/25/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/20/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/19/2026 MO 3 0 0
03/19/2026 OH 3 0 0
03/19/2026 AR 3 0 0
03/18/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/16/2026 IN 3 0 0
03/13/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/13/2026 NE 2 1 0

Crash History · 46 records

1 fatal crash
22 injury crashes
30-JUL-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
30-JUL-24 MI 0 0 0
29-NOV-24 MI 0 0 0
29-MAY-25 MI 0 0 0
29-APR-25 AR 0 1 0
28-NOV-25 TN 0 0 0
28-JUL-25 IN 0 0 0
27-OCT-25 TN 0 1 0
27-MAY-25 TX 0 1 0
27-JAN-26 MI 0 0 0
26-MAR-24 MI 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC158033
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Obsidian Insurance Company $1,000 10/01/2025
SURETY American Alternative Insurance Corporation N/A 04/01/2026
SURETY American Alternative Insurance Corporation N/A 11/04/2019

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 876
Drivers 911
Fleet Size Enterprise Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 09/27/1982
MCS-150 Filed 20250617 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 82,470,000
Address 4020 W 73rd Street, Anderson, IN 46011

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Resources

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