CAROLINA FREIGHTWAYS INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 2026225 inspections · 22 violations (6 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.9A-LSLIWRVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
12
2× · sev 6
- 2393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
8
1× · sev 8
- 3393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Vehicle Maintenance
Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
8
1× · sev 8
- 4393.9A-LHLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 5393.9A-LBLVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 6392.2-SLLFCUnsafe Driving
State/Local Laws - Following too closely
5
1× · sev 5
- 7393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
4
1× · sev 4
- 8392.2-SLLEWA2
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
- 9392.2-SLLMFVehicle Maintenance
State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
1
1× · sev 1
- 10392.2-SLLEWA1
State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 7 states
- FL8
- SC8
- NC6
- GA4
- OH2
- WV1
- TX1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 27.8% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in SC
Medium impact30 of 98 violations in the last 12 months (31%) came from inspections in SC. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from SC to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 50% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation8× · 16%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 12%
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× · 10%
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× · 24%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 10%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 10%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 27% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× · 31%
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain2× · 24%
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× · 12%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× · 24%
- 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr1× · 3%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× · 3%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 2%
- Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
- Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 63% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× · 9%
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative5× · 7%
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative4× · 4%
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection10× · 6%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear5× · 4%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× · 3%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× · 16%
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× · 4%
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured4× · 2%
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.4× · 2%
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled2× · 1%
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.9A-LSLIWR×2Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on · OOS
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
- 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLEWA2State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
- 392.2-SLLTLState/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
- Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
- Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
- Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA78 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 48 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
19
Tow-away
19
Injury
5
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi198 drivers
- Company officer
- NEAL WRIGHT
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2010-06-10
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-07-30
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 195 trucks · 143 owned tractors · 525 owned trailers · 51 leased/term tractors.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or phone numbers with 51 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
19 events- 09/01/2026Insurance filed — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy LFT0013691
- 07/30/2026MCS-150 update filed
15.5M mi reported (2025)
- 10/01/2024Insurance cancelled — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NINC 010795
- 09/04/2024COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/25/2024)
- 09/04/2024CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/25/2024)
- 10/01/2023Insurance replaced — INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy NINC 010795
- 10/01/2023Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 22UENOI5001
- 09/05/2023COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/26/2023)
- 09/05/2023CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/26/2023)
- 10/01/2016Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1444587
- 03/31/2016Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VEN 8000075-02
- 03/31/2016Insurance replaced — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WMC1444587
- 04/02/2015Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy VEN 8000075-00
- 04/23/2014Insurance cancelled — HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CIM00000086140G
- 08/01/2012Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0010455-00
- 08/02/2010MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 08/02/2010MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 08/01/2010Insurance replaced — HARLEYSVILLE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy CIM - 00000086140G
- 06/10/2010Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- —
- Last review
- 2014-10-16
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-07-30
- Reported mileage
- 15,512,141 mi (2025)
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