Carolina Freightways Inc
USDOT 2044030 · MC-716627 · Eden, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Carolina Freightways Inc is a company based in Eden, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 389 power units and 198 drivers, which ranks it #15 by fleet size among 187 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 221 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 28.3% of vehicle inspections and 3.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 15 tow-away), or 3.9 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, intermodal containers.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Carolina Freightways Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2044030 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-716627 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 517 Summit Rd, Eden, NC 27288 |
| Phone | (336) 623-1053 |
| First registered | Jun 10, 2010 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2044030.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 143 | 51 | 0 |
| Trailers | 525 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.51 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 15,512,141 miles reported for 2025 – about 39,877 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 93% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 198 CDL drivers; 198 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Carolina Freightways Inc | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 28.3% | 18.3% | 13.8% | 54% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.2% | 2.0% | 1.8% | 57% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.9 | 4.2 | 4.8 | about average |
| Inspections | 221 | 221 with a driver check, 106 with a vehicle check, 146 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in North Carolina
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Other carriers near Eden
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mabe Trucking Co Inc USDOT 517375 | Eden | 240 | 254 | 422 | 25.9% | 33 |
| Gxo Logistics Supply Chain Inc USDOT 153372 | High Point | 337 | 392 | 143 | 6.7% | 5 |
| Best Dedicated LLC USDOT 1247640 | Kenersville | 312 | 312 | 588 | 16.6% | 21 |
| Shamrock Environmental Corporation USDOT 576512 | Brown Summit | 184 | 128 | 143 | 10.6% | 3 |
| Southeastern Paper Group LLC USDOT 343658 | Browns Summit | 92 | 103 | 99 | 15.6% | 2 |
| Carolina Container LLC USDOT 84036 | High Point | 87 | 71 | 186 | 5.2% | 5 |
| TN Solutions Inc USDOT 4209882 | High Point | 83 | 64 | 74 | 27.8% | 3 |
| B & B Logistics LLC USDOT 787299 | Burlington | 72 | 67 | 127 | 21.7% | 3 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Carolina Freightways Inc?
Carolina Freightways Inc is registered with USDOT number 2044030 and operating authority MC-716627.
How many trucks does Carolina Freightways Inc have?
It reports 389 power units (194 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 525 trailers, with 198 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 30, 2026).
Where is Carolina Freightways Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Eden, North Carolina 27288.
What is the out-of-service rate of Carolina Freightways Inc?
Over 24 months, 28.3% of vehicle inspections and 3.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.