L L CARTER & SON INC

DOT 591463 MC 287538 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
28 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 28.57% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 100.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
33 units

Drivers: 31

Trailers: 60 (60 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

17460 COUNTYLINE CHURCH ROAD, RUTHER GLEN, VA, 22546

Phone Number

(804) 448-3994

Mailing Address

17460 COUNTYLINE CHURCH ROAD, RUTHER GLEN, VA, 22546

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
31 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2025-06-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2019-05-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-05-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-06-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-06-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-05-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-11-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-05-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-10-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-03-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1995-04-07 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

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: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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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
2025-05-31 BIPD/Primary 70TRB006159 $750,000 NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2021-05-31 BIPD/Primary CA-ZJ9785 $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… 2025-05-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2020-05-31 BIPD/Primary FNCAP00000402 $750,000 THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-05-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-05-31 BIPD/Primary FNCAP00000401 $750,000 THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-05-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-05-31 BIPD/Primary FNCAP00000400 $750,000 THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-05-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2017-05-31 BIPD/Primary PIA08616401 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2018-05-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-05-31 BIPD/Primary UXQ0002601 $750,000 UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO… 2017-05-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-11-20 BIPD/Primary 70TRS050204 $750,000 NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2016-05-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2015-05-31 BIPD/Primary 70TRS050204 $750,000 NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 2015-11-20 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-05-31 BIPD/Primary CAF 3610452 $750,000 COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY… 2015-05-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-05-31 BIPD/Primary 353328 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2010-05-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-11-29 BIPD/Primary PIA03637200 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2009-05-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-04-01 BIPD/Primary PIA03637200 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2008-11-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-05-05 BIPD/Primary V116062 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2008-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-10-17 BIPD/Primary V116062 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2006-05-23 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2005-05-03 BIPD/Primary V116062 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2005-10-17 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-03-23 BIPD/Primary V113807 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2005-05-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-10-31 BIPD/Primary V104558 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-03-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-09-28 BIPD/Primary V104558 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2001-11-20 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1999-02-01 BIPD/Primary V104558 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2001-09-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-03-09 BIPD/Primary 289992 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 1999-02-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

28.57%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

28 inspections · 8 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

100.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

1 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 28 Last inspection: Jul 23, 2026 Total crashes: 88

FMCSA Inspection Records (28 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 23, 2026

7877000576

Level 3 VA WESTERN ST 5KKHAEDR...

Jul 13, 2026

8031001147

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 VA WESTERN ST 5KKXAFCG...

Jun 17, 2026

F077000156

Level 3 VA WESTERN ST 5KKHAEDR...

Jun 11, 2026

9250000031

3 viol.
Level 2 VA WESTERN ST 5KKXAC00...

Jun 3, 2026

8031001068

7 viol.
Level 2 VA FREIGHTLIN 1FUYDZYB...

May 2, 2026

9250000027

9 viol.
Level 2 VA WESTERN ST 5KKHAECK...

Apr 23, 2026

8031001002

3 viol.
Level 2 VA WESTERN ST 2WLPCD2F...

Apr 15, 2026

8921000151

Level 3 VA MACK 1M1AW07Y...

Jan 7, 2026

1071600650

1 viol.
Level 2 VA INTERNATIO 3HTDSSNT...

Oct 29, 2025

9050000068

1 viol.
Level 2 VA WESTERN ST 5KKHAEDR...

Oct 21, 2025

7253001111

3 viol.
Level 3 VA MACK 1M1PN4GY...

Jul 1, 2025

0006770831

Level 3 NC MACK 1M1AN4GY...

May 16, 2025

1071600398

Level 3 VA WESTERN ST 5KKHAVFE...

Apr 30, 2025

8142000841

6 viol. 3 OOS
Level 1 VA PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X...

Apr 17, 2025

7433000981

5 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 VA WESTERN ST 5KJJAECK...
Total Inspections

28

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

28

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (88 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.

Nov 20, 2025

VA • VA0253240098

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 4, 2025

VA • VA0253095072

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 31, 2025

VA • VA0253165059

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 28, 2025

VA • VA0252430217

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Mar 25, 2025

VA • VA0250875062

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 11, 2025

VA • VA0250435271

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 24, 2024

VA • VA0242505310

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 19, 2024

VA • VA0242405077

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Apr 18, 2024

VA • VA0241145278

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 13, 2024

VA • VA0240765071

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 21, 2023

VA • VA0233285066

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Sep 21, 2023

VA • VA0232645288

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 19, 2023

VA • VA0232625382

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 13, 2023

VA • VA0232655136

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 25, 2023

VA • VA0232515163

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

2

Injury Crashes

44

Total Crashes

88

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

33

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 32
OOS: 4

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

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

28
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

33
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

33

19 owned

Trailers

60

60 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

31

CDL Drivers: 31
Interstate: 5
Intrastate: 26
Driver Inspections

1

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 100.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 5
Intrastate (>100 mi): 4
Intrastate (<100 mi): 22

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Construction Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

33

Power Units

33

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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