HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/974960-michael-l-cartrette/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:52 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
MICHAEL L CARTRETTE
Doing business as M-CAR TRUCKING
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, (336) 689-6016, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC414404.
- 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) | MC414404 | — | Canal Insurance Company Policy CT1261004097 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Sep 4, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 4 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
1 of 11 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Dec 10, 2025 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 24, 2025 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 4, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 4, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 15, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 1, 2025 | AL | 1 | 11 | Yes |
| Feb 10, 2025 | TN | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Jan 25, 2025 | 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
15 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 20 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 | North Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 3 | 93.3% | 63.4% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 6.7% | 6.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353B | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141A | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCLMBD | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 1 | 0 |
| Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311TU | 1 | 0 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSLIW | 1 | 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 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 974960 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC414404 |
| Legal name | MICHAEL L CARTRETTE |
| DBA name | M-CAR TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 210,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 27, 2015) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 28, 2001 · 25 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 29, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherBaled Cotton Plastic Bottles
Questions about MICHAEL L CARTRETTE
What does MICHAEL L CARTRETTE's operating authority allow?
MC414404: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MICHAEL L CARTRETTE is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking MICHAEL L CARTRETTE?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 974960. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (336) 689-6016, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC414404, 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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