HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/598333-fortson-freight-systems-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:21 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (704) 638-9987, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC288577.
- 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) | MC288577 | Primary | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY Policy A0106122002 · 91X | $750,000 | Jul 31, 2023 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
0 of 2 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
0 of 7 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
7 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 13, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 7, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 9, 2025 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 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
No violations recorded in roadside inspections in the last 24 months.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 27, 2025 | Maiden, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Charlotte, NC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 598333 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC288577 |
| Legal name | FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 250,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 11, 2001) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 18, 1995 · 31 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 29, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsBeveragesPaper 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.
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Questions about FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
What does FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's operating authority allow?
MC288577: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 598333. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (704) 638-9987, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC288577, 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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