Carter Lumber Transport LLC
USDOT 2546417 · MC-886535, MC-193709 · Kent, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Carter Lumber Transport LLC (dba Carter Lumber Transport) is a company based in Kent, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 951 power units and 794 drivers, which ranks it #19 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 787 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 24.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.5% 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 53 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (34 injuries, 0 fatalities, 49 tow-away), or 5.6 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, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Carter Lumber Transport LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Carter Lumber Transport |
| USDOT number | 2546417 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-886535, MC-193709 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 601 Tallmadge Road, Kent, OH 44240 |
| Phone | (330) 673-6100 |
| First registered | Oct 1, 2014 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 20, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2546417.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 686 | 7 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 248 | 10 | 0 |
| Trailers | 434 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.83 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 24,332,353 miles reported for 2024 – about 25,586 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 99% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 496 CDL drivers; 143 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 119 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 Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Carter Lumber Transport LLC | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.8% | 17.8% | 17.8% | 39% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.5% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 85% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.6 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 32% higher than average |
| Inspections | 787 | 787 with a driver check, 412 with a vehicle check, 475 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 30, 2017) | |||
Cargo carried
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| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Miller Transfer and Rigging Company USDOT 120707 | Rootstown | 169 | 80 | 246 | 7.7% | 6 |
| Zen Mark Logistics LLC USDOT 4106674 | Tallmadge | 150 | 150 | 20 | 18.2% | 0 |
| Midland Trucking Inc USDOT 3507833 | Medina | 149 | 149 | 208 | 26.6% | 14 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Carter Lumber Transport LLC?
Carter Lumber Transport LLC is registered with USDOT number 2546417 and operating authority MC-886535, MC-193709.
How many trucks does Carter Lumber Transport LLC have?
It reports 951 power units (258 tractors, 693 straight trucks) and 434 trailers, with 794 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 20, 2025).
Where is Carter Lumber Transport LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Kent, Ohio 44240.
What is the out-of-service rate of Carter Lumber Transport LLC?
Over 24 months, 24.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.5% 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.