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Freight Carrier/broker · Wake Forest, NC

1-800-PACK-RAT LLC

Name: 1-800-PACK-RAT LLC
Address: 11640 NORTHPARK DR STE 300, WAKE FOREST, NC, 27587, US
Telephone: (919) 488-3636

11640 NORTHPARK DR STE 300 · Wake Forest, NC 27587

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #648624
USDOT #1534531 USDOT Active

345
Power Units
420
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

1-800-PACK-RAT LLC is a Wake Forest, NC freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 345 truck(s) in their fleet and 420 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-648624 and their USDOT number is 1534531.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/30/2026 · last updated Jul 9, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/30/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 14,497,377 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

21 Severe Violations Updated Jul 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
9
Injury
8
Tow
17
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.27 24 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.05 5 Vehicle Maintenance 3.68 109 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 1

Inspection Summary

422
Total
288
Clean
134
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 96 unique codes

Critical 35

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
392.2SLSCRState/Local Laws - CMV safety chains2× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.134B-CRHLCRoll-on/Roll-off/Hook Lift Containers - Improper securement of a roll-on/roll-off and hook lift container2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.5× OOS×5 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal7× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative8× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209D-STBSPSteering - Ball and socket joint has movement greater than 1/8 inch measured with hand pressure1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly6× OOS×6 SW 4
393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle5× OOS×5 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown4× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3(a)(1)Defective coupling devices for semi-trailer1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.106C2-CCargo - Transverse tiedowns - cargo without direct contact to prevent shifting1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp5× OOS×1 SW 2
393.201A-FRBFCFrame - Cracked siderail bottom flange at least 1 inch long1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.134No/improper securement of roll/hook container1× OOS×1 SW 1
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× 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/combination13× OOS×13 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 11

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× 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, other10× SW 5
392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFYState/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way1× SW 5
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 45

393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× SW 7
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative10× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.7× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative4× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam4× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.11A1-LLighting - Lamps improper color.1× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt14× 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 wear12× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection11× SW 4
393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.2× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak3× SW 3
393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.11A1-LRRLighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper1× SW 3
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured7× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative6× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative4× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper4× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.3× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.201C-FRFrame - Bent, cut or notched other than by vehicle manufacturer1× 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× SW 2
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.9× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective3× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Hours of Service 5

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
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
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.1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

1-800-PACK-RAT LLC
11640 NORTHPARK DR STE 300
WAKE FOREST, NC 27587

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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1-800-PACK-RAT LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 96 unique codes

Critical 35

Unsafe Driving 11

Vehicle Maintenance 45

Hours of Service 5

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same physical address 1

Same phone number 4

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