HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2574005-premium-carriers-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:50 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
PREMIUM CARRIERS INC
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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 average36.0% vs North Carolina average 21.9%.
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, (252) 943-7346, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC901103.
- 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) | MC901103 | — | Incline Casualty Company Policy NINC005306 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 23, 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
9 of 25 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
2 of 43 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | LA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | MD | 2 | 5 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 28, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 8, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 1, 2026 | FL | 3 | 5 | No |
| May 27, 2026 | FL | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 26, 2026 | NC | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| May 13, 2026 | RI | 1 | 9 | Yes |
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
57 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 17 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 74 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 12 | 59.6% | 63.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 14 | 3 | 24.6% | 15.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 10.5% | 13.4% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 1.8% | 6.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 3 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 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 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LIL | 2 | 0 |
| Stop lamp violations Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39325F | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 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 |
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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2026 | Wilmington, NC | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2574005 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC901103 |
| Legal name | PREMIUM CARRIERS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 10 |
| Annual mileage | 967,989 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 3, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 22, 2015 · 11 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 18, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherBoats
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 PREMIUM CARRIERS INC
What does PREMIUM CARRIERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC901103: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about PREMIUM 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 PREMIUM CARRIERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2574005. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (252) 943-7346, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC901103, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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