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Carrier profile · USDOT 297489 · MC482905 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Mike Carpenter

DBA Salem Pipe & Steel · Salem, AR · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1987
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionSalvage Material
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (870) 895-2667
2
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
84K
Annual miles
39 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update. 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 & identity15/20

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

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC482905
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Jul 15, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Northwestern Ins. Co. · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
9
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionSalvage Material
Annual mileage
83,762 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
297489
MC / docket
MC-482905
Legal name
Mike Carpenter
DBA
Salem Pipe & Steel
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 21, 1987
Last MCS-150
Jul 9, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Mike Carpenter's USDOT number?

Mike Carpenter's USDOT number is 297489 and its docket number is MC482905.

Is Mike Carpenter authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Mike Carpenter's safety record?

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

How big is Mike Carpenter's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 9, 2024.

What insurance does Mike Carpenter carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Northwestern Ins. Co..

Where is Mike Carpenter located?

Mike Carpenter is located at 220 Pine Meadow Lane, Salem, AR, 72576. Phone: (870) 895-2667.

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