Cargo Transporters Inc
USDOT 257768 · MC-161652 · Claremont, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Cargo Transporters Inc (dba Cargo Transporters) is a corporation based in Claremont, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 500 power units and 513 drivers, which ranks it #13 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 1,375 times – about 2.8 inspections per power unit. 2.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% 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 48 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (26 injuries, 4 fatalities, 46 tow-away), or 9.6 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, grain, feed, hay, beverages, paper products, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Cargo Transporters Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Cargo Transporters |
| USDOT number | 257768 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-161652 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3390 North Oxford St, Claremont, NC 28610 |
| Phone | (828) 459-3200 |
| First registered | Apr 19, 1985 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 257768.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 500 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,920 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.03 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 48,901,588 miles reported for 2025 – about 97,803 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 513 CDL drivers; 489 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 24 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 North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Cargo Transporters Inc | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 2.4% | 17.8% | 13.8% | 86% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.8% | 74% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.6 | 4.2 | 4.8 | 128% higher than average |
| Inspections | 1,375 | 1,375 with a driver check, 982 with a vehicle check, 158 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 27, 1993) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Cargo Transporters Inc?
Cargo Transporters Inc is registered with USDOT number 257768 and operating authority MC-161652.
How many trucks does Cargo Transporters Inc have?
It reports 500 power units (500 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,920 trailers, with 513 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 21, 2026).
Where is Cargo Transporters Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Claremont, North Carolina 28610.
What is the out-of-service rate of Cargo Transporters Inc?
Over 24 months, 2.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% 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.