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Carrier profile · USDOT 591463 · MC-287538 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
L L Carter & Son Inc
33 power unitsavg 13.7 yrLocal · 2 statesRUTHER GLEN, VA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-287538 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
33Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 32 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1995.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 28 inspections.
USDOT registration3131 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo22.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
6 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.7 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
31 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1995 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
L L CARTER & SON INC (USDOT 591463) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 22.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 19 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 33 power units and 31 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 16, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is L L CARTER & SON INC's USDOT number?
L L CARTER & SON INC's USDOT number is 591463, and its motor carrier number is MC-287538.
Is L L CARTER & SON INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, L L CARTER & SON INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is L L CARTER & SON INC's safety record?
L L CARTER & SON INC has a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 28 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is L L CARTER & SON INC's fleet?
L L CARTER & SON INC operates 33 power units and 31 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is L L CARTER & SON INC based?
L L CARTER & SON INC is based in RUTHER GLEN, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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