HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/377495-michael-carson/ · Checked 2026-10-19 12:17 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MICHAEL CARSON
Doing business as MIKE CARSON TRUCKING
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.
- MC1279538 is also listed on another company recordCARSON CARS INC (USDOT 2379491, added Feb 18, 2013). FMCSA files its authority and insurance under USDOT 2379491, so this report does not count them as this company's. Compare the records →
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (518) 963-1193, not a number from an email or load board.
- MC1279538 is listed on this record but filed under USDOT 2379491. If you were given that number, check that company instead.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 of 20 · New York avg 18.6%
0 of 24 · New York avg 7.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | VT | 2 | 4 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | NY | 2 | 6 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | NY | 2 | 5 | No |
| Jul 31, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 23, 2026 | NY | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 12, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 21, 2026 | VT | 2 | 4 | No |
| May 20, 2026 | NY | 2 | 10 | No |
| May 4, 2026 | VT | 2 | 5 | 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 New York average covers 36,516 vehicle and 57,893 driver inspections of all New York-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
71 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 9 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 104 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 | New York share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 71 | 9 | 100.0% | 71.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 5 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355C1B | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 3 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 3 | 0 |
| Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360D | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 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 New York column is the mix across all New York-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 377495 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1279538 |
| Legal name | MICHAEL CARSON |
| DBA name | MIKE CARSON TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 356,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jan 6, 1990 · 36 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 5, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsGarbage/RefuseConstruction
Questions about MICHAEL CARSON
What does MICHAEL CARSON's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for MICHAEL CARSON (MC1279538), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about MICHAEL CARSON is old or missing?
MC1279538, filed under another USDOT, is shown with its last known status from May 14, 2026. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking MICHAEL CARSON?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 377495. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (518) 963-1193, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches the docket on file, 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 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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