CARTER ENERGY
Legal: WORLD FUEL SERVICES 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 2026177 inspections · 13 violations (1 OOS) · 3% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1396.17C-PIVehicle Maintenance
Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
8
2× · sev 4
- 2393.9A-LHLIVehicle Maintenance
Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
6
1× · sev 6
- 3392.2-SLLTL
State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation
2
2×
- 4393.23-LEUVehicle Maintenance1 OOS
Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
2
1× · sev 2
- 5390.21TB2-DOT
Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT
1
1×
- 6390.21TC-MC
Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color
1
1×
- 7391.41APCDriver Fitness1 OOS
Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency
1
1× · sev 1
- 8395.24Hours-of-Service Compliance
HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
1
1× · sev 1
- 9390.17Not in SMS
Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLL
State/Local Laws -
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 8 states
- CO8
- KS7
- MN4
- VA4
- MO3
- OH2
- TX1
- IN1
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.
A high share of violations are occurring in KS
Medium impact5 of 14 violations in the last 12 months (36%) came from inspections in KS. 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 KS 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 0% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 36%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 36%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 29%
- Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Drugs / alcohol violations are the leading contributor to Controlled Substances/Alcohol
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 2% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while o1× · 100%
- Reinforce the testing program and zero-tolerance policy
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 7% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× · 12%
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× · 4%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× · 4%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× · 30%
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× · 6%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× · 4%
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× · 3%
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× · 12%
- 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.
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 NHTSA65 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 35 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
9
Tow-away
9
Injury
5
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusPRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi79 drivers
- Interstate · <100 mi161 drivers
- Company officer
- MICHAEL PETERSON MIRA BURNS
- Operation
- Interstate · Hazmat
- Registered since
- 2012-08-21
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2025-10-17
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 82 trucks · 5 owned tractors · 3 owned trailers · 54 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 emails with 28 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
57 events- 10/17/2025MCS-150 update filed
6.1M mi reported (2024)
- 01/08/2015Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 5955600
- 01/07/2015Insurance filed — Ace American Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ISA
- 12/12/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/08/2015)
- 12/12/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/08/2015)
- 09/01/2013Insurance cancelled — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 5237065935
- 07/01/2013Insurance replaced — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068712979
- 07/01/2013Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy BAP 5955600
- 10/09/2012MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
- 10/09/2012MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
- 10/02/2012Insurance transferred — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 1618938-03
- 10/02/2012Insurance transferred — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 5237065935
- 09/09/2012Insurance cancelled — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068694709
- 09/01/2012Insurance replaced — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy EAU756774/01/2011
- 09/01/2012Insurance replaced — CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 5068694709
- 08/21/2012Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- 08/13/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/07/2012)
- 08/13/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/07/2012)
- 01/01/2012Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CPO9402474-00
- 12/05/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/22/2011)
- 12/05/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/22/2011)
- 01/30/2011Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 6760795
- 01/01/2011Insurance cancelled — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP 9880165
- 01/01/2011Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy 6760795
- 12/06/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/20/2010)
- 12/06/2010CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/20/2010)
- 01/01/2010Insurance cancelled — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy TP9891795
- 12/31/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2010)
- 12/31/2009CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/04/2010)
- 12/07/2009COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/21/2009)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Non-ratable review
- Rated
- 2004-01-15
- Last review
- 2019-11-21
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2025-10-17
- Reported mileage
- 6,140,974 mi (2024)
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