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CHARLES H CARTER & SON INC

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Company CheckCHARLES H CARTER & SON INC · DOT 249918
7 WILLIAMSON DRIVE, FAIRFIELD, IL, 62837
DOT# 249918 MC# 177496 Fairfield, Illinois 40 years
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48
Power Units
36
Drivers
0
Crashes (24-Month)
$1,000,000
Insurance
Satisfactory
Safety Rating
63
Inspections
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4 events tracked · latest Jun 23, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓
Safety & compliance 4
  • Jun 23, 2026
    Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
  • Jun 22, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 1 out-of-service violation.
  • Jun 4, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 3 violations (no OOS).
  • May 5, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Company Information

Legal NameCHARLES H CARTER & SON INC
DOT Number249918
MC Number177496
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationFairfield, Illinois
Added08/22/1984
MCS-15008/15/2025

Contact Details

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Physical Address7 WILLIAMSON DRIVE, FAIRFIELD, IL, 62837
Mailing AddressPO BOX 68, FAIRFIELD, IL, 62837

Operating Authorities

Authority TypePRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC177496
CommonActive
ContractNot Active
BrokerNot Active
Operating40 years

Operation Classification

Authorized For HirePrivate (Property)

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure .19 · 4 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .07 · 2 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 12.56 · 11 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage2,454,541 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

36
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
36
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Driver OOS0.0% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS30.8% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review10/13/2015

Insurance

Amount$1,000,000
Type91X
Effective07/01/2023
CompanyGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Policy #GRT04229A
Last checked07/23/2026

Quick Facts

StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet48 units
Drivers36
Mileage2,454,541 mi
Operating40 years
MCS-15008/2025

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)0
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away0
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total50
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total13
Out of Service4
OOS Rate30.8%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 10/13/2015 | Rated: 04/09/2009

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS
2023
16 · 2 OOS -
2024
33 · 1 OOS ▼
2025
25 · 3 OOS ▲
2026
9 · 2 OOS ▼
Crashes
2023
0 crashes -
2024
1 crash ▲
2025
0 crashes ▼
2026
0 crashes =
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months

Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jun 2026, 45 inspections, 5 resulted in out-of-service (11.1% OOS rate).

Vehicle Out-of-Service 8 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.

Crash Records (1)

Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
DateLocationStateFatalInjuriesTowVehiclesWeatherRoadLight
03/20/2024 JOHNSON IN 0 2 1 2 Clear Dry Dusk

Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months

101 roadside violations across 45 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.

ViolationsOut-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance 52 violations · 8 OOS
Unsafe Driving 47 violations · 0 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance 2 violations · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.

Inspection Records (83)

DateStateLevelLocationViolationsOOSDriver ViolDriver OOSVehicle ViolVehicle OOSHazMat
06/23/2026 OH Driver-Only (Level III) XENIA OH 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
06/22/2026 IL Full (Level I) I-64 6 1 0 0 0 1 - ▲Detail
06/04/2026 IL Walk-Around (Level II) IL RT 1 N/B 3 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
05/05/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
04/24/2026 MO Full (Level I) STEELE MO 2 1 1 0 1 1 - ▲Detail
04/20/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) RT 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
02/09/2026 MO Driver-Only (Level III) HAYTI MO 1 0 1 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
01/21/2026 IL Walk-Around (Level II) IL 33 3 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
01/07/2026 IN Driver-Only (Level III) NEW HARMONY IN 1 0 1 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
12/19/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL-34 @ CAMP OXFORD RD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
12/10/2025 IL Full (Level I) 030 - WARE - IL3 S OF IL146 2 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
11/17/2025 IL Full (Level I) IL HWY 1 @ IL HWY 13 16 4 0 0 0 4 - ▲Detail
11/17/2025 IL Full (Level I) IL RT 1 10 1 0 0 0 1 - ▲Detail
10/30/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 016 - MARION - I-57 N/B 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
09/29/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) RT 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
09/12/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
09/04/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) W MAIN ST EAST OF INDUSTRIAL A 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
06/18/2025 IL Walk-Around (Level II) 1ST ST @ LOGAN ST (ENFIELD IDO 8 1 0 0 0 1 - ▲Detail
06/12/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-64 E/B MP 115 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
06/05/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-64 E/B MP 118 1 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
06/05/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-64 W/B MP 119 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
05/28/2025 IL Walk-Around (Level II) I-64 W/B EXIT RAMP 117 8 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
05/06/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-64 E/B MP 119 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
04/30/2025 IL Walk-Around (Level II) DIVISION ST @ INDUSTRIAL PARK 9 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
04/30/2025 IL Full (Level I) DIVISION ST @ INDUSTRIAL PARK 8 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
04/25/2025 IN Driver-Only (Level III) MOUNT VERNON IN 1 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
04/22/2025 AR Driver-Only (Level III) BIGGERS AR 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
04/04/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-64 W/B MP 127 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
03/28/2025 IL Walk-Around (Level II) RTE 1 N/B @ RTE 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
03/25/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I64 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
01/17/2025 IN Driver-Only (Level III) POSEYVILLE IN 2 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
01/14/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I64 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
01/14/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I64 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
01/14/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I64 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
12/20/2024 IN Driver-Only (Level III) POSEYVILLE IN 1 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
11/12/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-57 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
11/07/2024 IL Walk-Around (Level II) I 57 SB N OF MP 54 2 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
11/06/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) US RT 51 AT IL RT 146 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
11/06/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) US RT 51 AT IL RT 146 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
10/07/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-64 W/B MP130 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
09/25/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL RT 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
08/14/2024 IL Walk-Around (Level II) US HWY 50, JUST WEST OF US HWY 12 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
08/13/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-57 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
08/06/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-64 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
07/25/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I64 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
07/11/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I64 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
07/10/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL RT 153 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
06/27/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) ROUTE 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
06/21/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL-1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
06/20/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
06/13/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL RT 1 NB AT WALNUT LANE 2 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
06/04/2024 IL Full (Level I) US-50 AT IL-250 7 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
04/30/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL RT 13/ CARRIER MILLS RD 1 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
04/29/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL RT 13 / IL RT 142 2 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
02/15/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL RT 1 / IL RT 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
02/15/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) RT 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
02/15/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL RT 1 / IL RT 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
02/13/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL RT 13 / BLACKBERRY LANE 1 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
02/01/2024 IL Full (Level I) US HWY 45 @ LIBERTY ST (MILL S 8 1 0 0 0 1 - ▲Detail
01/24/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 13 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
01/17/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL RT 1 / IL RT 13 (INSPECTION 3 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
01/09/2024 IL Walk-Around (Level II) N MONROE AT DEYOUNG ST, MARION 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
01/08/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL RT 1 / IL RT 13 2 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
01/04/2024 IL Walk-Around (Level II) RTE 1 @ RTE 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
01/04/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
01/04/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
01/03/2024 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL1 3 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
11/15/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL-145 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
11/07/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I64 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
10/17/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-64 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
10/17/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I64 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
10/17/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I64 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
10/17/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-64 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
10/17/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I64 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
10/12/2023 IL Walk-Around (Level II) RT 37 AT 7TH, W. FRANKFORT 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
10/02/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 142 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
10/02/2023 IL Full (Level I) RT 1 AT POUNDS HOLLOW RD 5 2 0 0 5 2 - ▲Detail
09/28/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-64 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
09/14/2023 IL Walk-Around (Level II) CO RD 500 E @ IL HWY 14 6 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
08/24/2023 IL Full (Level I) CO RD 2150 N, J/W CO RD 1125 E 19 2 0 0 0 2 - ▲Detail
08/23/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL RT 145 0 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
07/26/2023 IL Walk-Around (Level II) 148 1 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
07/21/2023 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL RT 1 AT IL RT 13 1 0 0 0 0 0 - ▲Detail
Detailed Inspection Report

Safety Performance Percentiles

FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.

Total Inspections49
Unsafe Driving 4 viols
HOS Compliance 2 viols
Vehicle Maintenance 11 viols

Licensing & Insurance

FormTypeInsurance CompanyPolicyCoverageEffectiveCancel DateMethod
91XBIPD/PrimaryWATFORD INSURANCE COMPANYW17AF00291$1,000,00010/11/202207/01/2023Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-ZE1067$750,00010/11/201910/11/2022Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYFA18MOT02075200$750,00010/11/201810/11/2019Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryWEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.1000117136$1,000,00010/11/201710/11/2018Replaced
34CARGOWEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.1000117136$010/11/201711/10/2017Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCBA1220178$1,000,00010/11/201510/11/2017Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCBA1233165$1,000,00010/11/201512/20/2015Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCBA1233165$1,000,00010/11/201510/11/2015Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryGENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCBA1220178$750,00010/11/201411/25/2015Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSINCBA1220178$750,00010/11/201410/11/2015Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTF639782$750,00010/11/201210/11/2014Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTF639782$750,00010/11/201211/14/2014Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYCTO1385069$750,00010/11/201110/11/2012Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYCTO0124169$1,000,00010/11/201010/11/2011Cancelled
34CARGOHANOVER INSURANCE CO.IHW8891930$010/11/201010/11/2017Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYCTO0124137$1,000,00010/11/200910/11/2010Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryFIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AM25CC243250$1,000,00010/11/200810/11/2009Replaced
34CARGOFIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.MZI93001608$010/11/200810/11/2010Replaced
34CARGOUNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON2488HBTC006264-IL$010/11/200710/11/2008Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryOCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.CT00020744$750,00010/11/200710/11/2008Cancelled
34CARGOCOUNTRY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.F2414$009/19/198405/15/1996Replaced
34CARGOAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY044604 07042232$008/19/200408/15/2004Replaced
34CARGOAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY044604 07042232$008/19/200409/11/2004Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP23762A$1,000,00008/15/200408/01/2007Cancelled
34CARGOGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP23762A$008/15/200408/01/2007Cancelled
34CARGOGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP23762A$008/01/200710/11/2007Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP23762A$1,000,00008/01/200710/11/2007Replaced
34CARGOAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY044604 07042232$005/15/200408/19/2004Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY45-042232-00$1,000,00005/15/200408/15/2004Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY45-042232-00$1,000,00005/15/200408/19/2004Cancelled
34CARGOAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY044604 07042232$005/15/200408/15/2004Replaced
34CARGOUNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONC005425-IL$005/15/200305/15/2004Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryGATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANYCAP100710301$1,000,00005/15/200305/15/2004Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.CAP 544 43 70$1,000,00005/15/200205/15/2003Cancelled
34CARGOTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.CPP 071 76 86$005/15/200205/15/2003Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.CAP 544 43 70$1,000,00005/15/200205/15/2002Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.CAP 544 43 70$1,000,00005/15/200005/15/2002Replaced
34CARGOUNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYHMOO1156$005/15/199705/15/1997Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryUNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYHM001156$1,000,00005/15/199705/15/1997Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryUNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYHM001156$1,000,00005/15/199705/02/2002Cancelled
34CARGOUNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYHM001156$005/15/199705/02/2002Cancelled
34CARGOMILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.12C053358$005/15/199605/15/1997Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryMILWAUKEE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.12C053358$750,00005/15/199605/15/1997Cancelled
91BIPDBOSTON OLD COLONY INSURANCE CO.RFD 9586451$005/15/199205/15/1996Replaced

No active insurance policies.

DocketTypeActionServedDispositionDisp Date
MC177496COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/15/2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATION10/14/2008
MC177496COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/14/2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATION10/12/2017
MC177496COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/14/2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATION10/10/2012
MC177496COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/14/2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATION10/07/2011
MC177496COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION09/14/2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATION10/08/2010
MC177496MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED08/15/1985REVOKED08/01/1997
MC177496MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED08/13/2007--
MC177496COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION08/12/1992DISCONTINUED REVOCATION09/10/1992
MC177496COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION07/23/2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATION08/10/2004
MC177496COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/19/2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/20/2004
MC177496COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION04/19/2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATION05/20/2004
MC177496MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED02/23/1998REVOKED07/22/2002
MC177496MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED01/29/2003REVOKED08/07/2007

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