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CAROLINA EMPIRE INC

224 RIDGE ST · Lexington, NC 27295

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(336) 764-4639 Tap to call
  • MC #950188
  • USDOT #2838452 USDOT Active
  • 1
    Power Unit
  • 1
    Driver
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CAROLINA EMPIRE INC is a Lexington, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 1 truck(s) in their fleet and 1 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-950188 and their USDOT number is 2838452.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/15/2026 · last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/15/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 160 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: NC (3), KY (2), AR (1), OH (1). Home base: Lexington, North Carolina.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Oct 11, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.58 1 Vehicle Maintenance 7.14 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 7
    Total
  • 4
    Clean
  • 3
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 5 unique codes

Critical 2

  • 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
  • 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

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 2

  • 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

Locations

Physical Address
CAROLINA EMPIRE INC
224 RIDGE ST
LEXINGTON, NC 27295
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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