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Freight Carrier/shipper · New Bern, NC

TRADER CONSTRUCTION CO

Name: TRADER CONSTRUCTION CO
Address: 2500 HWY 70 EAST, NEW BERN, NC, 28560, US
Telephone: (252) 633-2424

2500 HWY 70 EAST · New Bern, NC 28560

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #236573
USDOT #514709 USDOT Active

19
Power Units
6
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

TRADER CONSTRUCTION CO is a New Bern, NC freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 19 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-236573 and their USDOT number is 514709.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/19/2024 · last updated Aug 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/19/2024
MCS-150 Mileage 60,696 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Intrastate (Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Machinery, Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
Garbage/Refuse
Construction
Water Well

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: NC (23). Home base: New Bern, North Carolina.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.36 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 3.62 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.38 1

Inspection Summary

23
Total
19
Clean
4
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 5 unique codes

Critical 3

383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3

Unsafe Driving 1

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 1

396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address

TRADER CONSTRUCTION CO
2500 HWY 70 EAST
NEW BERN, NC 28560

Mailing Address

TRADER CONSTRUCTION CO
P O DRAWER 1578
NEW BERN, NC 28563-1578

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