Charles H Carter & Son Inc
Charles H Carter & Son Inc (USDOT 249918) runs 48 power units and 36 drivers based in Fairfield, IL, with active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-177496. The earliest grant on file is from August 1985, 41 years, 2 months ago. $1,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-177496 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $2,000,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Aug 15, 1985 (41 years, 2 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2023 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2017 | MC-177496 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 14, 2017 | MC-177496 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 10, 2012 | MC-177496 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 14, 2012 | MC-177496 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 7, 2011 | MC-177496 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 14, 2011 | MC-177496 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 8, 2010 | MC-177496 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 14, 2010 | MC-177496 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 14, 2008 | MC-177496 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Sep 15, 2008 | MC-177496 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 13, 2007 | MC-177496 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Aug 13, 2007 | MC-177496 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Aug 7, 2007 | MC-177496 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Aug 5, 2004 | MC-177496 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jul 23, 2004 | MC-177496 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| May 17, 2004 | MC-177496 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 19, 2004 | MC-177496 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 29, 2003 | MC-177496 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Jul 17, 2002 | MC-177496 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Feb 23, 1998 | MC-177496 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Jul 29, 1997 | MC-177496 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Sep 10, 1992 | MC-177496 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 12, 1992 | MC-177496 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 15, 1985 | MC-177496 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-177496 | Common | Jul 5, 2007 | Aug 7, 2007 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-177496 | Common | May 29, 2002 | May 2, 2002 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-177496 | Common | Jun 11, 1997 | May 15, 1997 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 249918 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC number | MC-177496 |
| Legal name | Charles H Carter & Son Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Private property, Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Fairfield, Illinois 62837 |
| USDOT added | Aug 22, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Apr 9, 2009 |
Fleet
| Power units | 48 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 48 |
| Drivers | 36 · 36 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 2,454,541 · 2024 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Metal: sheets, coils, rolls, Logs, poles, beams, lumber, Building materials, Machinery, large objects, Liquids/gases, Grain, feed, hay, Coal/coke, Commodities dry bulk, Paper products, Agricultural/farm supplies, Construction, rock
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