Carrier profile · USDOT 1780735 · MC661546 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

David C Carter

DBA 5c Trucking · Rockdale, TX · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2008
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, Hay
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
85K
Annual miles
18 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC661546
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. May 18, 2016Liability (BIPD) · Progressive County Mutual · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesMachinery, Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, Hay
Annual mileage
85,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1780735
MC / docket
MC-661546
Legal name
David C Carter
DBA
5c Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 10, 2008
Last MCS-150
Aug 8, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this street address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is David C Carter's USDOT number?

David C Carter's USDOT number is 1780735 and its docket number is MC661546.

Is David C Carter authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is David C Carter's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is David C Carter's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 8, 2025.

What insurance does David C Carter carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive County Mutual.

Where is David C Carter located?

David C Carter is located at 1016 CR 306, Rockdale, TX, 76567. Phone: (512) 760-5709.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.