Caviness Farms Grading Inc
USDOT 2517091 · Siler City, North Carolina · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Caviness Farms Grading Inc is a company based in Siler City, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 71 power units and 56 drivers, which ranks it #130 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 3.1 inspections per power unit. 3.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (8 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 15.5 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Caviness Farms Grading Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2517091 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 325 James Caviness Rd, Siler City, NC 27344 |
| Phone | (919) 663-2265 |
| First registered | Jun 19, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2517091.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 23 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.79 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 3,510,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 49,437 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 56 CDL drivers; 0 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Caviness Farms Grading Inc | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 3.6% | 20.5% | 13.8% | 83% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 86% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 15.5 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 226% higher than average |
| Inspections | 221 | 221 with a driver check, 84 with a vehicle check, 19 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: grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Caviness Farms Grading Inc?
Caviness Farms Grading Inc is registered with USDOT number 2517091.
How many trucks does Caviness Farms Grading Inc have?
It reports 71 power units (12 tractors, 59 straight trucks) and 23 trailers, with 56 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 15, 2026).
Where is Caviness Farms Grading Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Siler City, North Carolina 27344.
What is the out-of-service rate of Caviness Farms Grading Inc?
Over 24 months, 3.6% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.