Salem Carriers INC Safety Record

DOT# 229354 · Winston Salem, NC 27103-1521 · 3367686896

B

Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Salem Carriers INC (DOT# 229354) in Winston Salem, North Carolina has 873 inspections on record with 309 violations and a 4.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 13 crashes, including 2 fatal. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

873 Inspections
4.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
13 Crashes
317 Power Units

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 4.8%
Carrier: 4.8% (42 of 873) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.5%
Carrier: 0.5% (4 of 873) National: 6.4%
67% OOS rate better than 67% of carriers in North Carolina
27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in North Carolina

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.

309 total violations across 873 inspections
48 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (16%)
Vehicle Maintenance
134
Unsafe Driving
87
Hours of Service
59
Driver Fitness
8
Hazardous Materials
14
Other
7

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 21 states
Level 1: 90 (10%) Level 2: 262 (30%) Level 3: 521 (60%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 NC 3 0 0
03/24/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/21/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/20/2026 NC 3 0 0
03/19/2026 NC 3 0 0
03/19/2026 NC 2 0 0
03/19/2026 US 1 0 0
03/18/2026 NC 2 1 0
03/18/2026 NC 1 0 0
03/17/2026 NC 3 0 0
2 fatal crashes
3 injury crashes
31-JUL-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
31-JUL-24 TX 0 1 0
28-JAN-25 SC 0 0 0
26-JUN-24 MS 0 0 0
18-FEB-25 NC 0 0 0
16-JAN-25 NC 0 0 0
15-APR-25 VA 0 0 0
13-OCT-25 WV 0 0 0
11-SEP-25 NC 1 0 0
11-AUG-25 NC 0 0 0
09-DEC-24 NC 0 0 0

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 MC162239
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 Protective Insurance Co. N/A 10/01/2019
SURETY Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America N/A 10/01/2013

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 317
Drivers 349
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 02/28/1983
MCS-150 Filed 20260106 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 18,055,144
Address 175 Charlois Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27103-1521