FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

DOT 598333 MC 288577 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
17 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
5 units

Drivers: 5

Trailers: 40 (40 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

200 MONTCLAIR DRIVE, SALISBURY, NC, 28144

Phone Number

(704) 638-9987

Mailing Address

200 MONTCLAIR DRIVE, SALISBURY, NC, 28144

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(704) 638-9746

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
31 years

Contract Carrier

Active
31 years

Broker

Inactive
24 yrs, 5 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2017-07-31 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2016-08-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2016-08-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-10-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2005-12-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-12-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-12-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2005-01-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2003-05-19 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2002-08-14 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2000-08-03 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1996-06-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1996-06-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1995-07-20 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC288577 2017-07-31
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC288577 2000-05-17

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

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
2023-07-31 BIPD/Primary A0106122002 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2022-07-31 BIPD/Primary QHI-P2272-320363-02 $750,000 BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 2023-07-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-07-31 BIPD/Primary QHI-P2272-320363-01 $750,000 BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 2022-07-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-07-31 BIPD/Primary QHI-P2272-320363-00 $750,000 BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO… 2021-07-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-07-31 BIPD/Primary A0106122001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2020-07-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-08-23 BIPD/Primary 137150001 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2018-07-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-07-31 BIPD/Primary 137150001 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2017-08-23 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-07-31 BIPD/Primary CT781884002 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2017-07-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-07-31 BIPD/Primary 8002772 $750,000 GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-07-31 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-10-01 SURETY 1000977167 $750,000 UNITED STATES SURETY COMPANY 2017-07-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-07-31 BIPD/Primary 4257046 BM $750,000 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE… 2015-07-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-07-31 CARGO CT781884-5009-091 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2011-04-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-07-30 BIPD/Primary GWP40379A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2009-07-31 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-07-30 CARGO CM0041655 $750,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-07-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-01-29 SURETY 244477 $750,000 AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNIT… 2013-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-07-30 BIPD/Primary BA 68 25 92 $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … 2005-08-31 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2003-07-30 CARGO PAC6063235 $750,000 PENN STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-08-26 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2003-02-12 CARGO ATC2957120 $750,000 ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-07-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-02-12 BIPD/Primary PLP5005644 $750,000 ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-08-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-01-29 SURETY 40050433 $750,000 PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-01-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-01-29 SURETY SA3167351 $750,000 STAR INSURANCE COMPANY 2003-03-08 NAMECHG CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

17 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 17 Last inspection: Feb 13, 2026 Total crashes: 8

FMCSA Inspection Records (17 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Feb 13, 2026

0006847421

Level 3 NC VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Aug 7, 2025

0006785085

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHTDV...

Jul 9, 2025

0006773740

Level 2 NC VOLV 4V4WC9EH...

Dec 11, 2024

0006707677

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHTDV...

Aug 27, 2024

0006680534

Level 2 NC VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Jun 10, 2024

0006656061

Level 3 NC VOLV 4V4WC9EH...

Mar 7, 2024

0006629869

Level 2 NC FRHT 3AKJHTDV...

Feb 4, 2024

0006618897

Level 3 NC FRHT 3AKJHTDV...

Dec 7, 2023

0249006599

Level 2 MD FRHT 1FUJGLD5...

Oct 30, 2023

0006589141

Level 2 NC VOLV 4V4NC9TH...

Sep 27, 2023

0006579304

Level 3 NC WSTR 5KJJAVDV...

Sep 25, 2023

0006578517

Level 3 NC FRHT 3ALXA700...

Sep 21, 2023

0006577812

Level 3 NC FRHT 1FUJGLD5...

Sep 21, 2023

0006577524

Level 2 NC VOLV 4V4NC9TH...

Sep 14, 2023

1176000179

Level 3 GA VOLV 4V4NC9EH...
Total Inspections

17

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

17

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (8 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.

Oct 27, 2025

NC • NC0108281001

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 17, 2025

NC • NC0108059818

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 28, 2019

NC • NC0105876831

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 8, 2017

VA • VA0172515356

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 24, 2015

NC • NC0104286213

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 25, 2014

WV • WV000029672A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 11, 2000

IN • IN000002701_

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jan 20, 2000

VA • VA0000007470

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

1

Total Crashes

8

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

No SMS violation data available

This carrier has no recorded BASIC violations

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

17
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

5
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

5

5 owned

Trailers

40

40 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

5

CDL Drivers: 5
Interstate: 5
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

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

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Machinery Beverages Paper Products Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

5

Power Units

5

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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