SPECIAL SERVICE FREIGHT COMPANY OF THE CAROLINAS INC

DOT 1437566 MC 225803 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
83 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 6.02% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 35.29% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
85 units

Drivers: 91

Trailers: 23 (23 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

3115 SAM WILSON ROAD SUITE 100, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214

Phone Number

(704) 587-0001

Mailing Address

3115 SAM WILSON ROAD SUITE 100, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28214

Cell Phone

(484) 772-5963

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(704) 941-6963

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
35 yrs, 3 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
31 yrs, 1 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-05-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2021-05-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-11-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-11-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-11-29 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-11-29 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-11-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-11-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-11-15 TRANSFER CONSUMMATED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-11-15 TRANSFER CONSUMMATED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-11-15 TRANSFER CONSUMMATED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2005-10-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-10-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2001-08-06 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1995-09-27 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1995-05-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC225803 2001-05-18

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2021-06-12 BIPD/Primary 5717991 $1,000,000 NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. … - - ACTIVE
2020-10-01 BIPD/Primary 299144001 $1,000,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2021-06-12 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-09-30 BIPD/Primary 367924001 $1,000,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2020-10-30 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2018-09-30 BIPD/Primary 51-421450-00,01,02,06 $1,000,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-09-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-09-30 BIPD/Primary 51-421450-00,01,02,05 $1,000,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2018-10-31 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2014-09-30 BIPD/Primary 8274B819 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 2017-10-30 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-09-30 CARGO QT-660-6692M367-TIL-10 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2014-11-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-09-30 CARGO 22 MS JC1145 $1,000,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2010-09-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-09-30 BIPD/Primary Y-840-8274B819-TIL-08 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2008-09-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-09-30 BIPD/Primary 1337244489 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2008-10-18 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2006-09-30 BIPD/Primary 1337219316 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2007-09-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-11-07 BIPD/Primary CTO0104485 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2006-09-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-11-07 CARGO QT-660-3187B538 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2008-09-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-09-30 BIPD/Primary CTO0104485 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2005-11-10 TRANSFER CANCELLED
2005-09-30 CARGO QT-660-3187B538-TIL $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2006-01-03 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2005-04-20 BIPD/Primary CTO0103375 $1,000,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2005-04-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-05-20 CARGO QT660-3187B538-TIL-04 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2005-11-10 TRANSFER CANCELLED
2002-04-20 BIPD/Primary F62LHT-294D3606-IND $1,000,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 2005-04-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-04-20 CARGO CPP-1330581 $1,000,000 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2004-05-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-04-20 BIPD/Primary F 62 LHT-294 D 3606-IND $1,000,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 2001-04-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

6.02%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

83 inspections · 5 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

35.29%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

17 inspections · 6 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 83 Last inspection: Jul 13, 2026 Total crashes: 39

FMCSA Inspection Records (83 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 13, 2026

0006894489

Level 3 NC MACK 1M2MDBAA...

Jul 7, 2026

0217000002

Level 3 SC INTERNATIO 3HAEUMML...

Jun 24, 2026

1349002116

2 viol.
Level 2 GA FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWFC...

May 14, 2026

1464000891

Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWFC...

Apr 29, 2026

0291002004

Level 3 GA INTERNATIO 3HAEUMML...

Apr 20, 2026

0006867399

Level 2 NC INTL 3HAEUMML...

Apr 6, 2026

0006862569

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHLDV...

Apr 1, 2026

0006861619

Level 3 NC HINO 5PVNJ7AV...

Mar 31, 2026

0006861051

2 viol.
Level 2 NC FRHT 3ALACWFC...

Mar 27, 2026

0115000304

1 viol.
Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 1FVACWFC...

Mar 26, 2026

0006860038

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHLDV...

Mar 26, 2026

1442001809

Level 3 GA INTERNATIO 3HAEUMML...

Mar 16, 2026

0006856730

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHLDV...

Mar 1, 2026

0006852517

Level 3 NC VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Feb 10, 2026

0353003775

2 viol.
Level 3 SC VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...
Total Inspections

83

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

83

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (39 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Jun 2, 2025

NC • NC0108129597

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Mar 4, 2025

NC • NC0108052376

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Nov 29, 2024

NC • NC0107938896

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Feb 20, 2024

SC • SC0024220021

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 22, 2023

GA • GA0009199401

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 8, 2023

NC • NC0107388157

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 11, 2023

NC • NC0107330514

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 2, 2022

GA • GA0008768384

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 23, 2019

GA • GA0007056278

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Aug 10, 2018

GA • GA0006844115

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 3, 2016

TN • TN0101238553

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 21, 2016

NC • NC0104682264

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 17, 2016

NC • NC0104655527

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 12, 2016

NC • NC0104611400

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Aug 10, 2015

NC • NC0104469836

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

26

Total Crashes

39

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

32

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 15
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 10
OOS: 3

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 2

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 4

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

83
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

85
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

85

1 owned

Trailers

23

23 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

91

CDL Drivers: 39
Interstate: 40
Intrastate: 51
Driver Inspections

17

Out of Service: 6
OOS Rate: 35.29%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 26
Interstate (<100 mi): 14
Intrastate (>100 mi): 5
Intrastate (<100 mi): 46

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

85

Power Units

85

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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