Carter Logisteed Express Inc
USDOT 223337 · MC-158033 · Anderson, Indiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Carter Logisteed Express Inc (dba Carter Express Incorporated) is a corporation based in Anderson, Indiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 876 power units and 911 drivers, which ranks it #18 by fleet size among 334 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Indiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 886 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 10.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 62 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (41 injuries, 1 fatality, 61 tow-away), or 7.1 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, meat, refrigerated food.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Carter Logisteed Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Carter Express Incorporated |
| USDOT number | 223337 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-158033 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4020 W 73Rd Street, Anderson, IN 46011 |
| Phone | (765) 778-6960 |
| First registered | Sep 27, 1982 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 223337.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 819 | 57 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,710 | 620 | 0 |
- 1.04 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 82,470,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 94,144 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 79% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 911 CDL drivers; 847 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 64 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Indiana carriers with 50+ units (334).
| Measure | Carter Logisteed Express Inc | Same size, US | IN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.7% | 17.8% | 19.0% | 40% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.7% | 51% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.1 | 4.2 | 4.1 | 68% higher than average |
| Inspections | 886 | 886 with a driver check, 393 with a vehicle check, 225 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 31, 1996) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Carter Logisteed Express Inc?
Carter Logisteed Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 223337 and operating authority MC-158033.
How many trucks does Carter Logisteed Express Inc have?
It reports 876 power units (876 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 2,330 trailers, with 911 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 17, 2025).
Where is Carter Logisteed Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Anderson, Indiana 46011.
What is the out-of-service rate of Carter Logisteed Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 10.7% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.