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SALEM CARRIERS INC

DOT 229354
MC 162239
Entity Carrier
175 CHARLOIS BLVD, WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103-1521 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory15 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
229354
ACTIVE

Overview

SALEM CARRIERS INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Jan 2026, based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 317 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Flatbed, Tanker and Intermodal / Container.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0.3629764065335753%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
12.121212121212121%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedJan 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✓ On file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 4.7
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
801 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

551
Inspections, 24 mo
163
Violations, 24 mo
31
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-09-01
392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction (Unit D)
2026-09-01
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-31
393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-31
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns (Unit 2)
2026-08-31
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns (Unit 2)
2026-08-31
393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns (Unit 2)
2026-08-17
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-08-17
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-08-17
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain (Unit D)
2026-08-17
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time (Unit D)
2026-08-17
393.104F4-CCargo - No edge protection for tiedowns (Unit 2)
2026-08-17
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-08-14
393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle. (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units317
Drivers349
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMajor carrier (201+ units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-162239

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
Property Household Goods Passenger Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is SALEM CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 229354 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does SALEM CARRIERS INC carry cargo insurance?
This carrier has $750,000 in insurance coverage on file.
What is SALEM CARRIERS INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.3629764065335753% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does SALEM CARRIERS INC operate?
It runs 317 power units with 349 drivers on file.

Contact SALEM CARRIERS INC

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Physical Address
175 CHARLOIS BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103-1521
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