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CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT

601 TALLMADGE ROAD · Kent, OH 44240

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  • MC #886535
  • USDOT #2546417 USDOT Active
  • 951
    Power Units
  • 794
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT is a Kent, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 951 truck(s) in their fleet and 794 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-886535 and their USDOT number is 2546417.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/20/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/20/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 24,332,353 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Carolina — 171 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 171 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 127 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 127 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 59 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 55 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 50 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 50 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 50 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 50 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 37 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 36 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 36 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 36 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 35 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 31 inspections (past 24 months) New Jersey — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 17 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 10 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 20 states over the past 24 months: NC (171), MD (127), PA (59), SC (55), MI (50), OH (40), VA (37), FL (36), GA (35), KY (31), NJ (25), IN (21), +8 more. Home base: Kent, Ohio.

Safety Record

97 Severe Violations Updated Jul 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 21
    Injury
  • 30
    Tow
  • 51
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.84 97 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 13 Vehicle Maintenance 3.97 175 Drugs / Alcohol 0.05 2 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.12 15

Inspection Summary

  • 746
    Total
  • 469
    Clean
  • 277
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 141 unique codes

Critical 59

  • 390.3E-DACDriver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.4A-DOSUDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours.1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV4× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone3× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone3× 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 ATIS20× OOS×20 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVELicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 396.3A1TTires (general)1× SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV3× OOS×3 SW 7
  • 393.100(b)Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.8× OOS×8 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.6× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 391.11B2SDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Highway Traffic Sign Assessment1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet5× OOS×5 SW 3
  • 393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof4× OOS×4 SW 3
  • 393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.3× OOS×3 SW 3
  • 393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet2× OOS×2 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
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)2× OOS×2 SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp6× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories3× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured6× OOS×6 SW 1
  • 393.100(a)No or improper load securement5× OOS×5 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.4× OOS×4 SW 1
  • 393.118No/improper lumber/building materials securement3× OOS×3 SW 1
  • 393.110Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 393.87A-FPLRFlag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet.2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× 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/combination7× OOS×7 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 16

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV11× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV6× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.4× SW 7
  • 392.16B-DPASSDriver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.3× SW 7
  • 392.16B-CPASSCo-Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV.2× 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, other19× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely4× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× 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 limit11× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation11× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation4× SW 3
  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction2× SW 3

Hours of Service 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 carrier2× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× 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.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1
  • 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 56

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative9× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative7× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative6× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam5× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative5× SW 6
  • 393.24C-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly mounted1× SW 6
  • 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× 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 inspection6× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× 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
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× 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
  • 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
  • 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown2× SW 3
  • 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown2× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3

Driver Fitness 3

Locations

Physical Address
CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT
601 TALLMADGE ROAD
KENT, OH 44240
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Related Companies

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Same physical address 1

These carriers are registered at the same street + ZIP.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT
Legally CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC
Kent, OH
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:9517941937092546417

Same phone number 1

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT
Legally CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC
Kent, OH
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:9517941937092546417

Same legal or DBA name 1

These carriers use the same company name (legal or DBA).

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT
Legally CARTER LUMBER TRANSPORT LLC
Kent, OH
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:9517941937092546417

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