HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/229354-salem-carriers-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 15:02 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
SALEM CARRIERS INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC162239
No risk signals found
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.
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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (336) 768-6896, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC162239.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surety Bond | MC162239 | — | Travelers Casualty and Surety Company of America Policy 106002759 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC162239 | — | Protective Insurance Company Policy B-13562 · BMC-82 | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2019 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC162239 | — | Protective Insurance Company Policy B-13562 · BMC-82 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2019 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
27 of 231 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
2 of 556 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 15, 2026 | SC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 60,410 vehicle and 117,678 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
115 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 30 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 156 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 64 | 27 | 55.7% | 63.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | 21.7% | 13.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 19 | 1 | 16.5% | 15.9% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 1 | 3.5% | 0.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 1 | 2.6% | 6.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 13 | 13 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 6 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 5 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 5 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 5 | 0 |
| 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 | 4 | 0 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 3 | 3 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 3 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers Other Driver Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 39222AD | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2026 | Youngstown, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 13, 2026 | Mount Olive, MS | 0 | 1 |
| May 22, 2026 | Statesville, NC | 0 | 1 |
| May 9, 2026 | Charlotte, NC | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 7, 2026 | Winston-Salem, NC | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 13, 2025 | Institute, WV | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 11, 2025 | Winston-Salem, NC | 1 | 0 |
| Aug 11, 2025 | Claremont, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Winston-Salem, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 15, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 229354 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC162239 |
| Legal name | SALEM CARRIERS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 317 |
| Drivers | 349 |
| Annual mileage | 18,055,144 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 17, 1988) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 28, 1983 · 43 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersLivestockGrain, Feed, HayPaper ProductsConstruction
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about SALEM CARRIERS INC
Is SALEM CARRIERS INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. SALEM CARRIERS INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does SALEM CARRIERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC162239: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SALEM CARRIERS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking SALEM CARRIERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 229354. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (336) 768-6896, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC162239, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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