Blythe Construction Inc
USDOT 97281 · Charlotte, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Blythe Construction Inc is a corporation based in Charlotte, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 137 power units and 127 drivers, which ranks it #56 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 79 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 6.1% 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 (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 3.6 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 motor vehicles, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, passengers, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Blythe Construction Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 97281 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2911 N Graham Street, Charlotte, NC 28206 |
| Phone | (704) 375-8474 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 97281.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 106 | 3 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 12 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 34 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.93 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,724,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 12,584 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 97% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 127 CDL drivers; 22 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 | Blythe Construction Inc | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 6.1% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 68% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.8% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.6 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 19% lower than average |
| Inspections | 79 | 79 with a driver check, 33 with a vehicle check, 13 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 21, 1999) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers); motor vehicles (873 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Blythe Construction Inc?
Blythe Construction Inc is registered with USDOT number 97281.
How many trucks does Blythe Construction Inc have?
It reports 137 power units (13 tractors, 109 straight trucks) and 34 trailers, with 127 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 10, 2026).
Where is Blythe Construction Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Charlotte, North Carolina 28206.
What is the out-of-service rate of Blythe Construction Inc?
Over 24 months, 6.1% 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.