Salem Carriers Inc
USDOT 229354 · MC-162239 · Winston Salem, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Salem Carriers Inc is a corporation based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 317 power units and 349 drivers, which ranks it #20 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 553 times – about 1.7 inspections per power unit. 11.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% 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 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 3 fatalities, 14 tow-away), or 5.0 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, livestock, grain, feed, hay and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Salem Carriers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 229354 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-162239 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 175 Charlois Blvd, Winston Salem, NC 27103 |
| Phone | (336) 768-6896 |
| First registered | Feb 28, 1983 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 229354.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 48 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 269 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1,289 | 0 |
- 1.10 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 18,055,144 miles reported for 2025 – about 56,956 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 349 CDL drivers; 337 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 12 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 | Salem Carriers Inc | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.6% | 18.3% | 13.8% | 36% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.4% | 2.0% | 1.8% | 82% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.0 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 21% higher than average |
| Inspections | 553 | 553 with a driver check, 232 with a vehicle check, 115 BASIC violations recorded, 19 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 17, 1988) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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Closest fleet size and cargo mix among North Carolina carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Salem Carriers Inc?
Salem Carriers Inc is registered with USDOT number 229354 and operating authority MC-162239.
How many trucks does Salem Carriers Inc have?
It reports 317 power units (269 tractors, 48 straight trucks) and 1,289 trailers, with 349 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 6, 2026).
Where is Salem Carriers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Winston Salem, North Carolina 27103.
What is the out-of-service rate of Salem Carriers Inc?
Over 24 months, 11.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% 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.