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Generated Sep 22, 2026
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CARTER MACHINERY COMPANY INC
USDOT 32541 · EIN 37-1170559
1330 LYNCHBURG TPKE, SALEM, VA, 24153-5457
(540) 387-1111 · ANDREW J. PARKER
85
Low risk
Risk factors
16 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Conditional
Power units / drivers
713 / 606
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
193 / 564
Crashes (24 mo)
16
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate5.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance413 pts
Unsafe Driving107 pts
Driver Fitness37 pts
Other27 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance7 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 54 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 50 |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 42 | |
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 30 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.100B-C | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 24 | |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 | |
| 393.11A1-LTSM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
Most inspected states
MD85
VA59
WV32
DE5
NC3
KY3
DC2
US2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.15 | 0.15 | ≈3–10% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.01 | 0.01 | — | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.10 | 0.10 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.35 | 1.37 | ≈12–16% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-17 · 3 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Cecil County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cecil County, MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 39% · Speeding 32% · Following / lane / reckless 20%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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 impact
Lighting / lamps 41% (2 OOS) · Tires 25% (3 OOS) · Load securement 20% (4 OOS)
• 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
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 29 inspections, 21 violations, 6 OOS, 20 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance10 viol · 5 OOS · 48%
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.130B-CHVE
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 29 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.013).
2. Other6 viol · 29%
393.95F ×2, 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.60D
✓ Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
✓ Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 14%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 40 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.112).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 393.95F ×2
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Crash record — 16 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/02/2026 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/24/2026 | Not Reported, VA | 3 | ✓ | |
| 08/24/2026 | Not Reported, VA | 3 | ✓ | |
| 07/21/2026 | Not Reported, VA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/30/2026 | NORFOLK, VA | 1 | ||
| 03/24/2026 | CLINTON, MD | ✓ | ||
| 01/30/2026 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 12/19/2025 | POINTS, WV | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/07/2025 | NEWPORT NEWS, VA | ✓ | ||
| 08/27/2025 | WALDORF, MD | ✓ |
Equipment — 62 vehicles seen in inspections
39 incomplete vehicle12 trailer11 truck
Company profile
Officer
ANDREW J. PARKER
Annual mileage
13.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
424
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 6 carriers
Shares identifiers with 6 carriers (6 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALBAN TRACTOR LLC | 122618 | 1 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/29/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
13.9M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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