CHARLES H CARTER & SON INC
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Common Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 15.05% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 36
Trailers: 78 (78 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
7 WILLIAMSON DRIVE, FAIRFIELD, IL, 62837
Phone Number
(618) 842-2022
Mailing Address
PO BOX 68, FAIRFIELD, IL, 62837
Cell Phone
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Email Address
Fax Number
(618) 842-2034
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-01 | BIPD/Primary | GRT04229A | $1,000,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2022-10-11 | BIPD/Primary | W17AF00291 | $750,000 | WATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | 2023-07-01 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2019-10-11 | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZE1067 | $750,000 | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… | 2022-10-11 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2018-10-11 | BIPD/Primary | FA18MOT02075200 | $750,000 | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | 2019-10-11 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2017-10-11 | CARGO | 1000117136 | $750,000 | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 2017-11-10 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-10-11 | BIPD/Primary | CBA1220178 | $750,000 | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… | 2017-10-11 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-10-11 | BIPD/Primary | CBA1233165 | $750,000 | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… | 2015-10-11 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2014-10-11 | BIPD/Primary | CBA1220178 | $750,000 | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF W… | 2015-10-11 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-10-11 | BIPD/Primary | TF639782 | $750,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 2014-10-11 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2011-10-11 | BIPD/Primary | CTO1385069 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2012-10-11 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-10-11 | BIPD/Primary | CTO0124169 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2011-10-11 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-10-11 | CARGO | IHW8891930 | $750,000 | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | 2017-10-11 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-10-11 | BIPD/Primary | CTO0124137 | $750,000 | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2010-10-11 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-10-11 | BIPD/Primary | 25CC243250 | $750,000 | FIRST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMP… | 2009-10-11 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-10-11 | CARGO | MZI93001608 | $750,000 | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 2010-10-11 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-10-11 | CARGO | 2488HBTC006264-IL | $750,000 | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2008-10-11 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-10-11 | BIPD/Primary | CT00020744 | $750,000 | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … | 2008-10-11 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-08-01 | BIPD/Primary | GWP23762A | $750,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 2007-10-11 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2004-08-19 | CARGO | 044604 07042232 | $750,000 | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 2004-08-15 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2004-08-15 | BIPD/Primary | GWP23762A | $750,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 2007-08-01 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2004-05-15 | CARGO | 044604 07042232 | $750,000 | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 2004-08-19 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Satisfactory
Vehicle OOS Rate
15.05%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
93 inspections · 14 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
3 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (93 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 5011510113 | 3 | IL | 0 | 0 | KW 1XKWD49X... |
| Jun 23, 2026 | 1931000875 | 3 | OH | 0 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKWD49X... |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 4181370896 | 1 | IL | 6 | 1 | KW 1XKDDU9X... |
| Jun 22, 2026 | 4181370896 | 1 | IL | 6 | 1 | KW 1XKDDU9X... |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 5008500259 | 2 | IL | 3 | 0 | KW 1XK1D49X... |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 5008500259 | 2 | IL | 3 | 0 | KW 1XK1D49X... |
| Jun 4, 2026 | 5008500259 | 2 | IL | 3 | 0 | KW 1XK1D49X... |
| May 5, 2026 | 5000430089 | 3 | IL | 1 | 0 | KW 1XKDD49X... |
| May 5, 2026 | 5000430089 | 3 | IL | 1 | 0 | KW 1XKDD49X... |
| Apr 24, 2026 | W114004700 | 1 | MO | 2 | 1 | KENWORTH 1XKWD49X... |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 5016650011 | 3 | IL | 0 | 0 | KW 1XKDD49X... |
| Apr 20, 2026 | 5016650011 | 3 | IL | 0 | 0 | KW 1XKDD49X... |
| Feb 9, 2026 | W143001267 | 3 | MO | 1 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKDD49X... |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 5002850208 | 2 | IL | 3 | 0 | KENW 1XKDD49X... |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 6081008474 | 3 | IN | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPXD49X... |
| Dec 19, 2025 | 4068530322 | 3 | IL | 0 | 0 | KW 3WKDD49X... |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 5005160373 | 1 | IL | 2 | 0 | KW 1XKDD49X... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 5005100280 | 1 | IL | 16 | 4 | KW 1XKDD49X... |
| Nov 17, 2025 | 5008500002 | 1 | IL | 10 | 1 | KW 1XKDD49X... |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 4249540117 | 3 | IL | 0 | 0 | KENW 1NKDL00X... |
Jul 24, 2026
5011510113
Jun 23, 2026
1931000875
Jun 22, 2026
4181370896
Jun 22, 2026
4181370896
Jun 4, 2026
5008500259
Jun 4, 2026
5008500259
Jun 4, 2026
5008500259
May 5, 2026
5000430089
May 5, 2026
5000430089
Apr 24, 2026
W114004700
Apr 20, 2026
5016650011
Apr 20, 2026
5016650011
Feb 9, 2026
W143001267
Jan 21, 2026
5002850208
Jan 7, 2026
6081008474
Dec 19, 2025
4068530322
Dec 10, 2025
5005160373
Nov 17, 2025
5005100280
Nov 17, 2025
5008500002
Oct 30, 2025
4249540117
Sep 29, 2025
4037891173
Sep 12, 2025
5001000023
Sep 4, 2025
5003820008
Jun 18, 2025
5005100132
Jun 12, 2025
4127551171
Jun 5, 2025
4127551168
Jun 5, 2025
4127551160
May 28, 2025
5005100108
May 6, 2025
4127551112
Apr 30, 2025
5005100073
Apr 30, 2025
5005100074
Apr 25, 2025
6675006461
Apr 22, 2025
5940000528
Apr 4, 2025
4127551072
Mar 28, 2025
5005160096
Mar 25, 2025
4293410403
Jan 17, 2025
6081007672
Jan 14, 2025
4293410352
Jan 14, 2025
4293410357
Jan 14, 2025
4293410349
Dec 20, 2024
7809004249
Nov 12, 2024
4178850872
Nov 7, 2024
4127090384
Nov 6, 2024
4250200175
Nov 6, 2024
4250200173
Oct 7, 2024
4127550884
Sep 25, 2024
4004520384
Aug 14, 2024
3998181643
Aug 13, 2024
4178850778
Aug 6, 2024
4243660157
Total Inspections
93
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
93
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (61 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.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 20, 2024 | IN0904474499 | IN | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| May 25, 2022 | ILU190478929 | IL | Injury | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| Apr 28, 2022 | ILX002616319 | IL | Fatal | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 15, 2022 | ILX002568500 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 6, 2022 | ILX002511550 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Nov 17, 2021 | ILX002449930 | IL | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 27, 2021 | ILX002352526 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 23, 2021 | ILX002346605 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 19, 2021 | MS9006210001 | MS | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 15, 2020 | ILX002021890 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 24, 2020 | ILX001998138 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Dec 26, 2019 | ILX001793748 | IL | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Nov 21, 2019 | ILX001756243 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Sep 17, 2019 | ILX001689221 | IL | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Feb 4, 2019 | ILX001451636 | IL | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Mar 20, 2024
IN • IN0904474499
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
May 25, 2022
IL • ILU190478929
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Apr 28, 2022
IL • ILX002616319
Fatal
1
Injury
3
Tow
Yes
Mar 15, 2022
IL • ILX002568500
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 6, 2022
IL • ILX002511550
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Nov 17, 2021
IL • ILX002449930
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Aug 27, 2021
IL • ILX002352526
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 23, 2021
IL • ILX002346605
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 19, 2021
MS • MS9006210001
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Sep 15, 2020
IL • ILX002021890
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 24, 2020
IL • ILX001998138
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Dec 26, 2019
IL • ILX001793748
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Nov 21, 2019
IL • ILX001756243
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 17, 2019
IL • ILX001689221
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Feb 4, 2019
IL • ILX001451636
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Dec 10, 2018
TX • TX5CYCHQE15U
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 6, 2018
IL • ILU140345437
Fatal
1
Injury
4
Tow
Yes
Jul 2, 2018
IL • ILU140291590
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 8, 2017
IL • ILU140545390
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 26, 2017
KS • KS2017E13230
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Apr 10, 2017
IL • ILX000769352
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jan 24, 2017
IL • ILX000709615
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jan 4, 2016
IN • IN0902613829
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Mar 13, 2015
IL • ILU140259187
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
Yes
Sep 15, 2014
IL • IL00M2463781
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
6
Injury Crashes
49
Total Crashes
61
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
58
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 8 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 93 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 48 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 30 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Trailers | 78 | 0 | 0 | 78 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
48
30 owned
Trailers
78
78 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
36
Driver Inspections
3
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
48
Power Units
48
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
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