Salem Carriers Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Winston Salem, NC.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 317 | 48 | 0 |
| Tractors | 0 | 269 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1,289 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 317 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 317 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 75% | 90% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 83% | 92% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 50% | 90% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 50% | 80% | 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 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 16 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 11 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 58 | 23 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | SC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 21, 2026 | TX | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | NC |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0.42 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 11 | 0.06 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | 1.39 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.02 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 20 states. Top state NC accounts for 70% of activity. Activity outside home state (NC): 30%.
+15 other states with fewer inspections
| Oct 1, 2024 |
| 0 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
| 2 |
| 24 |
| Unsafe Driving | 22 | 3 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 15 | 4 | 0 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | US | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | 39375A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 393203ECBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 39378AWS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 39522GELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Feb 6, 2026 | 3953A2HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 39375A | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |