DBA: Foster
Foster-Caviness Company 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 | 5 | 38 | 0 |
| Tractors | 1 | 33 | 0 |
| Trailers | 28 | 19 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 77 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 77 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 32% | 90% | Better than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 60% | 92% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 58% | 91% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 95% | 99% | Worse than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12% | 78% | Better than most peers |
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 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 1 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | SC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 13, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 24, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | GA |
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| Category |
|---|
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0.12 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 4 | 0.04 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0.58 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 0.18 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 1 | 0.12 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 11 states. Top state NC accounts for 56% of activity. Activity outside home state (NC): 44%.
+6 other states with fewer inspections
| 1 |
| 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Jan 31, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | NC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 21, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 31, 2026 | 39395A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 21, 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 | — |
| Nov 7, 2025 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Aug 30, 2025 | 3924ADOSU | Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours. | Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 3922SLTRS | State/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 38323A2LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 39141APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 39378AWS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |