Carpenter Co is an active interstate carrier based in Richmond, VA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 150 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,025 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 155 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 155 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 80% | 90% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 71% | 91% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 59% | 91% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 61% | 85% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 1 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 21 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 4 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 78 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 24, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 16, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | KY |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0.54 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 8 | 0.07 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 3.32 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0.04 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 23 states. Top state NC accounts for 29% of activity. Activity outside home state (VA): 100%.
+18 other states with fewer inspections
| 21 |
| 25 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 1 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | MS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 5, 2026 | MS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | MS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | MD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | 39522H2ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 39343DBIPBS | Brake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 39345DBAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 3963A1BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 24, 2026 | 3963A1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 39141AMCPVI | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Driver Fitness | — |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 39345B2BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 19, 2026 | 39347E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 3963A1AASGMDL6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |