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SALEM CARRIERS INC

175 CHARLOIS BLVD · Winston Salem, NC 27103-1521

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #162239
  • USDOT #229354 USDOT Active
  • 317
    Power Units
  • 349
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SALEM CARRIERS INC is a Winston Salem, NC freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 317 truck(s) in their fleet and 349 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-162239 and their USDOT number is 229354.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/06/2026 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/06/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 18,055,144 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Livestock
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Carolina — 391 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 391 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 44 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 5 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 19 states over the past 24 months: NC (391), SC (44), TX (25), LA (17), FL (16), TN (13), VA (10), GA (8), MS (7), AL (6), KY (5), US (3), +7 more. Home base: Winston Salem, North Carolina.

Safety Record

30 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 3
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 8
    Tow
  • 15
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.6 22 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.13 15 Vehicle Maintenance 1.75 46 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 2

Inspection Summary

  • 553
    Total
  • 474
    Clean
  • 79
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 65 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS13× OOS×13 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNPLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 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
  • 396.7A-UOCUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition1× OOS×1 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 8

  • 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
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× 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
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner5× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.5× 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.3× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 11

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2PImproper passing1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3
  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers3× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 25

  • 393.25E-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not steady burning as required1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× 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 wear3× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× 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
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.104F4-CCargo - No edge protection for tiedowns1× SW 3
  • 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns3× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.104(a)Inadequate/damaged securement device/system1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 3

  • 172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available1× SW 3
  • 172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information1× SW 3
  • 177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain1× SW 2

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SALEM CARRIERS INC
175 CHARLOIS BLVD
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27103-1521
Mailing Address
SALEM CARRIERS INC
PO BOX 24788
WINSTON SALEM, NC 27114-4788

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
SALEM NATIONALEASE
Legally SALEM LEASING CORPORATION
Winston Salem, NC
USDOT Active Not Authorized403715586315181069

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