Freight Carrier · Candler, NC

CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC

120 DOGWOOD RD · Candler, NC 28715

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(828) 548-0037 Tap to call
  • MC #574276
  • USDOT #1544288 USDOT Active
  • 16
    Power Units
  • 16
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC is a Candler, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 16 truck(s) in their fleet and 16 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-574276 and their USDOT number is 1544288.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/30/2024 · last updated Sep 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 08/30/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 945,478 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Motor Vehicles
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Utilities
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: NC (4), TX (3), LA (3), OK (2), FL (2), TN (2), WA (1), PA (1), KY (1), NM (1), MS (1), GA (1), +1 more. Home base: Candler, North Carolina.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Oct 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.25 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.53 1 Vehicle Maintenance 3.84 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 23
    Total
  • 11
    Clean
  • 12
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 14 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit2× OOS×2 SW 3
  • 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 1

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 3

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× 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 wear1× SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
CAROLINA TRANSPORTATION INC
120 DOGWOOD RD
CANDLER, NC 28715
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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