Foster-Caviness Company Inc
USDOT 434005 · MC-1170141 · Winston-Salem, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Foster-Caviness Company Inc (dba Foster) is a corporation based in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 77 power units and 113 drivers, which ranks it #116 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 92 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 8.6% of vehicle inspections and 5.4% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 5.2 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 general freight, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Foster-Caviness Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Foster |
| USDOT number | 434005 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1170141 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2900 Lowery Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 |
| Phone | (336) 662-0571 |
| First registered | Jan 16, 1991 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 434005.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 5 | 38 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Trailers | 28 | 19 | 0 |
- 1.47 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 3,896,297 miles reported for 2025 – about 50,601 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 27% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 65 CDL drivers; 85 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 28 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 | Foster-Caviness Company Inc | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 8.6% | 20.5% | 13.8% | 58% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.4% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 63% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.2 | 4.8 | 4.8 | about average |
| Inspections | 92 | 92 with a driver check, 35 with a vehicle check, 20 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 16, 2020) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Foster-Caviness Company Inc?
Foster-Caviness Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 434005 and operating authority MC-1170141.
How many trucks does Foster-Caviness Company Inc have?
It reports 77 power units (34 tractors, 43 straight trucks) and 47 trailers, with 113 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 3, 2026).
Where is Foster-Caviness Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Winston-Salem, North Carolina 27101.
What is the out-of-service rate of Foster-Caviness Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 8.6% of vehicle inspections and 5.4% 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.