HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/591463-l-l-carter-son-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 15:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
L L Carter & Son Inc
No risk signals found
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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, (804) 448-3994, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC287538.
- 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) | MC287538 | — | Emerald Bay Specialty Insurance Company Policy EBGCA0042 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | May 31, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 2 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC287538 | National Indemnity Company Policy 70TRB006159 | May 31, 2025 | Cancelled |
| May 31, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC287538 | Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company Policy CA-ZJ9785 | May 31, 2021 | Cancelled |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
2 of 9 · Virginia avg 21.3%
1 of 18 · Virginia avg 6.0%
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 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- VA 17 94.4%
- NC 1 5.6%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 15
8 straight trucks · 7 tractors
Western Star 8Mack 3International 1Freightliner 1Kenworth 1Peterbilt 1
33 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: 8
7 semi-trailers · 1 full trailer
Great Dane 1Fontaine 1Mack 1Utility 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Martin Marietta 2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 11, 2026 | VA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | VA | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 17, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 11, 2026 | VA | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jun 3, 2026 | VA | 2 | 7 | No |
| May 2, 2026 | VA | 2 | 9 | No |
| Apr 23, 2026 | VA | 2 | 3 | No |
| Apr 15, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | VA | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 Virginia average covers 31,573 vehicle and 51,666 driver inspections of all Virginia-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
31 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 45 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 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 | Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 4 | 93.5% | 67.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3.2% | 4.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 3.2% | 13.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSIR | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LCL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVL | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt bearing strap or retainer bolt Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1DLDSUJBCB | 1 | 1 |
| Driveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure) broken or missing Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1DLDSYEL | 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 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Virginia column is the mix across all Virginia-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 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | Hanover, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 4, 2025 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 31, 2025 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 25, 2025 | VA | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 11, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 591463 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC287538 |
| Legal name | L L CARTER & SON INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 33 |
| Drivers | 31 |
| Annual mileage | 2,258,641 (2022) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 22, 1995 · 31 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @llcarter.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 19 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 14 | 0 |
| Trailers | 60 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkConstructionOtherPipe
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 L L Carter & Son Inc
What does L L Carter & Son Inc's operating authority allow?
MC287538: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about L L Carter & Son Inc is old or missing?
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 L L Carter & Son Inc?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 591463. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (804) 448-3994, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC287538, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (804) 448-3994
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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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