HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1437566-special-service-freight-company-of-the-carolinas-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:07 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (704) 587-0001, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC225803.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC225803 | Primary | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy 5717991 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 12, 2021 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 20 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
3 of 51 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 8, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 4, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 31, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 6, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 7, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | GA | 2 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The North Carolina average covers 60,599 vehicle and 118,016 driver inspections of all North Carolina-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
28 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 32 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | North Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | 42.9% | 13.4% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 3 | 35.7% | 63.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3 | 14.3% | 6.3% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 7.1% | 0.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 2 | 0 |
| Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. Drugs · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3924ADOSP | 1 | 1 |
| Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours. Drugs · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3924ADOSU | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39111B4 | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the North Carolina column is the mix across all North Carolina-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2025 | Charlotte, NC | 0 | 2 |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Wilmington, NC | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 29, 2024 | Charlotte, NC | 0 | 3 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1437566 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC225803 |
| Legal name | SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 85 |
| Drivers | 91 |
| Annual mileage | 3,048,453 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 5, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 23, 2005 · 20 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsUtilitiesConstructionOtherAir Freight
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC
What does SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC's operating authority allow?
MC225803: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1437566. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (704) 587-0001, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC225803, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (704) 587-0001
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZRA HOLDINGS LLC High risk Carrier |
Charlotte, NC | 2243687 | MC667734 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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