L L CARTER & SON INC
33-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Ruther Glen, VA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 591463
- MC
- MC287538
- Based
- Ruther Glen, VA
- Contact
- 8044483994 · kelsey@llcarter.com
What this carrier is
Hauling building materials, construction materials, and other: irreducible concrete, L L CARTER & SON INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator from Ruther Glen, VA. 33 power units, 31 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC287538 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 14 owned trucks, 19 owned tractors, 60 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 1,385 motor carriers operating 33 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 18.30 | 65.6% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 8.29 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.29 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 50.46 | 59.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.37 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 33-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 591463: 23 inspections across 2 states. Most recent inspection: Jan 7, 2026 in VA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 32 |
| Total violations | 41 (8 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 10 reportable crashes , 6 with reported injuries . Most recent: Nov 20, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with building materials, construction materials, and other: irreducible concrete on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (60 trailers against 19 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 1,385 peer carriers operating 33 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 14 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 41 violations, 10 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running local lanes with 33 power units on file.
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