Foster Safety Record
DOT# 434005 · Winston-salem, NC 27101 · 3366620571
Legal name: Foster-caviness Company INC
Excellent safety record — scored 12/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/17/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 12/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Foster (DOT# 434005) in Winston-salem, North Carolina has 121 inspections on record with 67 violations and a 0.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active 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 · 67 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/17/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/13/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/24/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/31/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/29/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/27/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13-OCT-25 | NC | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 10-MAY-24 | NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-MAY-25 | NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-APR-25 | SC | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| 02-APR-24 | SC | 0 | 5 | 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 | Old Republic Insurance Company | $2,000 |
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.