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Freight Carrier · Candler, NC

CAROLINA LOGISTIC INC

Name: CAROLINA LOGISTIC INC
Address: 2348 SMOKEY PARK HWY STE 204, CANDLER, NC, 28715, US
Telephone: (828) 367-7749

2348 SMOKEY PARK HWY STE 204 · Candler, NC 28715

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #724258
USDOT #2073146 USDOT Active

204
Power Units
226
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

CAROLINA LOGISTIC INC is a Candler, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 204 truck(s) in their fleet and 226 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-724258 and their USDOT number is 2073146.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/12/2024 · last updated Jul 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 06/12/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 14,334,366 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food

Safety Record

90 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
4
Injury
11
Tow
15
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.16 49 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.61 40 Vehicle Maintenance 4.73 87 Drugs / Alcohol 0.03 2 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 5

Inspection Summary

416
Total
255
Clean
161
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 141 unique codes

Critical 49

392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS14× OOS×13 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed2× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOBBTires - All others, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:2× OOS×2 SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)4× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time2× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.120E-CDLMetal Coils - Improper securement of coils in a sided vehicle without anchor points1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BRCBrake - Rotor (disc) with a crack in length of more than 75% of the friction surface or thru the rotor1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak2× OOS×1 SW 3
392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes2× OOS×2 SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub2× OOS×1 SW 2
391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.65(c)Improper securement of fuel tank1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 19

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain10× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time5× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)2× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids2× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 17

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other11× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers1× SW 1
392.2RReckless driving1× SW 1
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 55

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative3× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit2× SW 6
393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection5× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.4× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
393.41-BNPB-SPRBrake - Inoperative or missing power unit spring brake1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45C-BSGAir Brake - Missing or inadequate Nonmetallic tubing spring guard1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
393.13(c)(2)No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19932× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.81Horn inoperative1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative5× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude1× SW 2
393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.4× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective3× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.51A-NSINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address

CAROLINA LOGISTIC INC
2348 SMOKEY PARK HWY STE 204
CANDLER, NC 28715

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 141 unique codes

Critical 49

Hours of Service 19

Unsafe Driving 17

Vehicle Maintenance 55

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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