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Freight Carrier · Vale, NC

SAIN & HEAVNER TRUCKING CO INC

Name: SAIN & HEAVNER TRUCKING CO INC
Address: 1957 CAT SQUARE ROAD, VALE, NC, 28168, US
Telephone: (704) 276-1441

1957 CAT SQUARE ROAD · Vale, NC 28168

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #152176
USDOT #165221 USDOT Active

23
Power Units
23
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SAIN & HEAVNER TRUCKING CO INC is a Vale, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 23 truck(s) in their fleet and 23 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-152176 and their USDOT number is 165221.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/15/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/15/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 2,067,026 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 16 states over the past 24 months: NC (50), SC (11), TN (5), MO (5), MS (4), AL (3), GA (3), LA (3), KY (2), VA (2), CO (2), IL (2), +4 more. Home base: Vale, North Carolina.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
1
Tow
3
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.87 14 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.3 12 Vehicle Maintenance 5.32 21 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.11 1

Inspection Summary

97
Total
56
Clean
41
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 45 unique codes

Critical 13

392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 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
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 6

392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× 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 violation3× SW 3

Hours of Service 6

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 Time1× 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 Time1× SW 7
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 20

393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

SAIN & HEAVNER TRUCKING CO INC
1957 CAT SQUARE ROAD
VALE, NC 28168

Mailing Address

SAIN & HEAVNER TRUCKING CO INC
PO BOX 27
VALE, NC 28168

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SAIN & HEAVNER TRUCKING CO INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 45 unique codes

Critical 13

Unsafe Driving 6

Hours of Service 6

Vehicle Maintenance 20

Locations

Location on Map

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