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Carrier profile · USDOT 815534 · MC362232 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Paul Johnson

DBA Carlton Trucking · Hartsville, SC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1999
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightPaper ProductsWaste, Paper, Fiber
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (843) 307-0018
5
Power units
5
Drivers
18
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
567K
Annual miles
27 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 44.4% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
Vehicle out-of-service
44.4%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 9 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 18 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.88 per 1M mi
Total inspections
18
Driver inspections
18
Vehicle inspections
9
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2010)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC362232
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Sep 21, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Texas Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
5
Power units
5
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
40
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
5
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightPaper ProductsWaste, Paper, Fiber
Annual mileage
566,543 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
815534
MC / docket
MC-362232
Legal name
Paul Johnson
DBA
Carlton Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 17, 1999
Last MCS-150
Sep 14, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
5 (5)
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 Paul Johnson's USDOT number?

Paul Johnson's USDOT number is 815534 and its docket number is MC362232.

Is Paul Johnson authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Paul Johnson's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 18 roadside inspections, a 44.4% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Paul Johnson's fleet?

5 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 14, 2025.

What insurance does Paul Johnson carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Texas Insurance Company.

Where is Paul Johnson located?

Paul Johnson is located at 2320 North Fifth Street, Hartsville, SC, 29550. Phone: (843) 307-0018.

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