HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/249918-charles-h-carter-son-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 11:00 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
CHARLES H CARTER & SON INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average38.5% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
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, (618) 842-2022, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC177496.
- 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) | MC177496 | — | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy GAL484110600 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Jun 25, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 13 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 46 · Illinois avg 4.4%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 5 states and provinces, 24 months
- IL 38 82.6%
- IN 4 8.7%
- MO 2 4.3%
- AR 1 2.2%
- OH 1 2.2%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 28
22 tractors · 6 straight trucks
Kenworth 32Freightliner 1Peterbilt 1
48 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 30
30 semi-trailers
Kenworth 1Utility 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Et Simmonds 2Gibson County Coal South 1Pcs Sales (Usa), Inc 1Carter Trucking 1Hastie Llc 1Kahn Steel Co 1Power Secure 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2026 | IL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 24, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 23, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 22, 2026 | IL | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Jun 4, 2026 | IL | 2 | 3 | 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 Illinois average covers 195,435 vehicle and 388,021 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
47 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 86 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 8 | 87.2% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 8.5% | 19.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 4.3% | 14.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 4 | 0 |
| Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345D | 3 | 0 |
| Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201A | 3 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 3 | 0 |
| No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311 | 3 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 3 | 0 |
| Air suspension pressure loss Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207F | 2 | 2 |
| Weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GLOAD | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Equality Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 249918 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC177496 |
| Legal name | CHARLES H CARTER & SON INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 48 |
| Drivers | 36 |
| Annual mileage | 2,454,541 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 9, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 22, 1984 · 42 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 30 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 18 | 0 |
| Trailers | 78 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherRock
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 CHARLES H CARTER & SON INC
What does CHARLES H CARTER & SON INC's operating authority allow?
MC177496: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CHARLES H CARTER & SON 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 CHARLES H CARTER & SON INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 249918. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (618) 842-2022, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC177496, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (618) 842-2022
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARTER SPECIALIZED LLC Carrier |
Fairfield, IL | 3762634 | MC1340151 | 1 | Active 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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