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Active carrier authority since 1992 · insurance data pending · no revocations — Grade B

SALEM CARRIERS INC

DOT 00229354 · MC# 162239 · WINSTON SALEM, NC

Operation & Authority✓ Live
Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Active
Operation
A
Active for
34 years, 3 months
Fleet✓ Live
Power units
317
Drivers
349
Fleet size
S
Officer
JERRY WADDELL
SafetyFMCSA · as of 2026-07-06
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory
Audited Jun 17, 1988
Inspections · 24 mo
534
Roadside stops on record
Crashes · 24 mo
15
Out-of-service rate vs national average
Vehicle11.0% out-of-service · 209 insp
natl avg 22.3%
Better than the national average
Driver0.2% out-of-service · 534 insp
natl avg 6.7%
Better than the national average
Hazmat0.0% out-of-service · 14 insp
natl avg 4.4%
Better than the national average

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current
  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Apr 29, 1992Archive
  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Oct 20, 1988Archive
  • Granted

    Common carrier authority

    Jul 5, 1983Archive
  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    May 20, 1983Archive
  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    May 9, 1983Archive
  • Granted

    Contract carrier authority

    Nov 8, 1982Archive
Authority StatusWhether the carrier's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally haul freight.

Active carrier authority

20/20
Authority AgeHow long the carrier has held authority. Newer carriers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

10+ years in business

20/20
InsuranceWhether the carrier's required BIPD liability insurance is on file with FMCSA right now. Lapsed or missing insurance = the carrier cannot legally operate.

Insurance data pending — not yet sourced

0/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA — usually for lapsed insurance. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

No executed revocations

25/25
SafetyBonus points for a demonstrably clean record: enough recent inspections with below-average out-of-service rates and no crashes. Never subtracts — thin data simply earns no bonus.

Safety bonus earned for: below-average vehicle out-of-service rate, below-average driver out-of-service rate, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: a crash-free 24 months.

8/10

Data synced daily from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.

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Frequently Asked

Does SALEM CARRIERS INC have active FMCSA authority?

SALEM CARRIERS INC (DOT 00229354) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is B (73/100). They've held active authority 34 years, 3 months.

What is their insurance status?

Insurance data for SALEM CARRIERS INC is still being added. Verify current coverage directly with FMCSA before dispatching.

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