Carter Lumber Transport Safety Record
DOT# 2546417 · Kent, OH 44240 · 3306736100
Legal name: Carter Lumber Transport LLC
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Carter Lumber Transport (DOT# 2546417) in Kent, Ohio has 997 inspections on record with 854 violations and a 15.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 48 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.
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.
Violation Categories · 854 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.
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | MI | 0 | 0 |
| 03/20/2026 | DE | 2 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | MI | 1 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 48 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30-DEC-25 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 29-OCT-25 | NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28-JAN-26 | GA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 26-MAR-25 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26-MAR-24 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26-JUN-24 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 26-JAN-26 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-AUG-25 | SC | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 24-NOV-25 | PA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 23-SEP-25 | OH | 0 | 1 | 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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Zurich American Insurance Company | $5,000 |
| BIPD/Primary | Zurich American Insurance Company | $5,000 |
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.