Carter Logging Inc
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Carter Logging Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 433159. The company operates from Walterboro, SC, and maintains an active operating status, and has 12 power units and 9 drivers on record.
Is this carrier bookable?
Nothing here says automatic no, but there is enough to check before you tender a load.
Six things go into this read of Carter Logging Inc's record: operating authority, out-of-service status, insurance filings, safety rating, BASIC percentile scores, and MCS-150 freshness. Every one of them comes straight from the public FMCSA record. None of them tell you how the carrier handles damage claims or hits delivery windows, so always pull a fresh insurance certificate from the carrier and confirm rates and contact details on a current rate confirmation before you tender.
Things to review
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Safety rating
Safety rating is Conditional. This should be reviewed before booking.
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Insurance
Insurance status is not clearly shown here. Get a current certificate before you book.
Passed checks
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✓
Authority
This USDOT record is marked active.
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Out-of-service
No out-of-service order is shown on this record.
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BASIC scores
Measured BASIC categories are below the intervention threshold.
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MCS-150
MCS-150 looks current (Feb 12, 2026).
Identity
Who Carter Logging Inc is on FMCSA's record: legal contact information, the kind of operation they're registered to run, and what they self-report carrying. This is the baseline you cross-reference every other section against.
- Address
- 327 Black Creek Road , Walterboro , SC 29488
- Phone
- (843) 562-6903
- Entity type
- Private Property
Transports its own goods, not for hire.
- Operation type
- Interstate
Authorized to operate across state lines.
- Operating status
- Active
- Insurance on file
- N/A
- MCS-150 filing date
- Feb 12, 2026
Biennial update form required by FMCSA.
Cargo types
Safety
Everything FMCSA has on Carter Logging Inc's safety record: the formal safety rating, behavior-analysis BASIC scores, full inspection and crash totals, and operational metrics like drivers per power unit and annual miles per power unit. Numbers below the national average sit in the green; numbers well above are worth a closer look.
FMCSA Safety Rating
Rated Nov 13, 2013
A Conditional rating means FMCSA found the carrier does not have adequate safety management controls in place to ensure compliance with safety requirements. The carrier is allowed to continue operating but must correct identified deficiencies. Brokers should exercise additional due diligence.
View official FMCSA record →Inspections
All time16
Total
1
OOS
0
Driver OOS
1
Vehicle OOS
Vehicle OOS rates cover brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment defects.
With only 16 inspections on record, this carrier has limited inspection history. The out-of-service rate is 6.3%, below the national average of ~21%.
Crash history
All time13
Total
0
Fatal
11
Injuries
9
Tow-away
13 crashes reported. That translates to approximately 1083.3 crashes per 1,000 power units.
BASIC safety scores
FMCSA grades every carrier across seven safety categories called BASICs (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories). Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, calculated from the carrier's roadside inspections, crash reports, and investigation results over a rolling 24-month window. Higher scores mean more recorded violations relative to similar carriers. Scores at or above 75 can flag a carrier for FMCSA intervention and are worth a closer look before tendering. Scores below 65 sit within normal range.
Driver behavior
5.0
Unsafe Driving
0.0
HOS Compliance
0.0
Driver Fitness
0.0
Controlled Substances
Vehicle and outcomes
26.0
Vehicle Maintenance
0.0
Hazmat Compliance
0.0
Crash Indicator
This carrier's BASIC scores are all below the intervention threshold. No categories require immediate attention.
Unsafe Driving
Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.
HOS Compliance
Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits and falsifying logs.
Driver Fitness
Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.
Controlled Substances
Captures drug and alcohol violations, including impaired or refused tests.
Vehicle Maintenance
Reflects brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection findings.
Fleet profile
Small fleet (10–99 units)Raw fleet counts only tell you so much about a carrier. A 100-truck fleet with 300 drivers is almost certainly running team or multi-shift over-the-road operations. A 100-truck fleet with 90 drivers is more likely owner-operators, regional, or local work. The ratios below are calculated from FMCSA fleet, mileage, and inspection data and show you how Carter Logging Inc actually runs day to day. That helps you judge whether their capacity, utilization, and safety performance match the kind of load you're looking to tender.
Drivers per Power Unit
0.75
Lower than one driver per truck suggests owner-operators or part-time drivers.
Miles per Power Unit
68,725 mi
Moderate utilization typical of regional or LTL operations (2025 data).
Inspections per Power Unit
1.3
Normal inspection activity for an over-the-road carrier.
Crashes per 1,000 Units
1083.3
Significantly above industry average (3.2 per 1,000 units).
Insurance
What FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance system has on file for Carter Logging Inc right now, and the full filing history including cancelled policies. A current ON FILE status is the baseline; the history below is where you spot recent cancellations, instability, or coverage gaps that the live status field can't show on its own.
Current insurance status
No filing on record
Recent activity
Field-level changes detected in Carter Logging Inc's FMCSA record over the last 90 days. Each row shows what changed and when, so you can spot authority lapses, insurance shifts, or safety updates that may have happened since you last booked them.
| Date | Field | Previous | New |
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| May 7, 2026 | Total Crashes | 15 | 13 |
| May 7, 2026 | Injury Crashes | 13 | 11 |
| May 7, 2026 | Towaway Crashes | 10 | 9 |
| May 6, 2026 | Total Crashes | 13 | 15 |
| May 6, 2026 | Injury Crashes | 11 | 13 |
| May 6, 2026 | Towaway Crashes | 9 | 10 |
| May 4, 2026 | Total Crashes | 0 | 13 |
| May 4, 2026 | Injury Crashes | 0 | 11 |
| May 4, 2026 | Towaway Crashes | 0 | 9 |
| May 3, 2026 | Total Crashes | 13 | 0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions brokers and shippers ask about Carter Logging Inc and how to interpret the FMCSA data shown on this page.
What is the USDOT number for Carter Logging Inc?
Carter Logging Inc is assigned USDOT number 433159 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This number uniquely identifies the carrier in federal safety records and is used to track inspections, crashes, compliance reviews, and operating authority over time.
Is Carter Logging Inc authorized to operate?
Carter Logging Inc's current operating status is ACTIVE. They hold a CONDITIONAL safety rating from FMCSA. Always verify operating authority and request a current insurance certificate before tendering loads.
How many inspections has Carter Logging Inc had?
Carter Logging Inc has 16 recorded roadside inspections in FMCSA's database, with 1 resulting in an out-of-service order, for an overall OOS rate of 6.3%. Inspection counts cover a rolling 24-month window.
What is a normal OOS rate?
The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. The driver OOS average is closer to 5.5%. Rates well above these benchmarks may indicate recurring compliance issues. Lower rates suggest stronger maintenance and driver-qualification programs.
How many crashes has Carter Logging Inc been involved in?
FMCSA records 13 reported crashes for Carter Logging Inc over a rolling 24-month window, including 0 fatal, 11 injury, and 9 tow-away crashes. Crash counts include both preventable and non-preventable events. Always evaluate raw counts against fleet size and miles driven.
How large is Carter Logging Inc's fleet?
Carter Logging Inc operates 12 power units (trucks and tractors) and reports 9 drivers on their FMCSA MCS-150 form. Fleet figures are self-reported and updated biennially, so the live operational fleet may differ slightly.
Where is Carter Logging Inc located?
Carter Logging Inc is headquartered in Walterboro, South Carolina at 327 Black Creek Road. They operate in interstate commerce across state lines.
What does a conditional safety rating mean?
A Conditional rating means FMCSA found safety management deficiencies during a compliance review. Carter Logging Inc is allowed to continue operating but must correct the identified issues. Brokers should exercise additional due diligence and may want to request more recent operational data before tendering loads.
How often is FMCSA data updated?
FMCSA refreshes carrier census data daily. Inspection and crash records are typically published within 30 days of the underlying event. Safety ratings and BASIC scores update on FMCSA's monthly cycle. The "last checked" timestamp at the bottom of this page shows when the most recent FMCSA poll happened.
Should I monitor Carter Logging Inc for changes?
If you tender loads to Carter Logging Inc regularly, monitoring is worth considering. Operating authority can lapse, insurance can drop, and safety ratings can change between bookings. Email alerts surface those changes the moment FMCSA publishes them, so you find out before your next load instead of after a problem on the road.
Where does this data come from?
All data on this page is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) via the DOT Open Data Portal. It includes the Company Census File, roadside inspection records, crash reports, and SMS/BASIC safety scores. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated regularly by FMCSA. For the authoritative single-source-of-truth record, cross-reference with FMCSA SAFER.
About this data
This profile is compiled from publicly available FMCSA data including the Company Census File, inspection and crash reports, SMS/BASIC safety scores, the Licensing & Insurance system, and the AuthHist, Revocation, OUT OF SERVICE ORDERS, InsHist, and BOC3 datasets on the DOT public data portal. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated daily by FMCSA. Inspection and crash data covers a rolling 24-month window. BASIC scores are recalculated monthly. For authoritative records, verify with FMCSA SAFER.
This record was last checked on Jun 4, 2026 and the most recent change was on May 7, 2026.