Special Event Transportation Inc
USDOT 642490 · MC-305126 · Winston Salem, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Special Event Transportation Inc is a company based in Winston Salem, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 102 power units and 92 drivers, which ranks it #82 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 112 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 14.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 4.9 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Special Event Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 642490 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-305126 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 3135 Indiana Ave, Winston Salem, NC 27105 |
| Phone | (336) 722-0906 |
| First registered | May 24, 1996 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 642490.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 92 | 10 | 0 |
| Trailers | 207 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.90 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 4,232,638 miles reported for 2024 – about 41,496 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 97% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 92 CDL drivers; 92 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Special Event Transportation | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.5% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 23% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.8% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 | about average |
| Inspections | 112 | 112 with a driver check, 55 with a vehicle check, 48 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Special Event Transportation Inc?
Special Event Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 642490 and operating authority MC-305126.
How many trucks does Special Event Transportation Inc have?
It reports 102 power units (102 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 207 trailers, with 92 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 26, 2026).
Where is Special Event Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Winston Salem, North Carolina 27105.
What is the out-of-service rate of Special Event Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 14.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.