Carrier profile · USDOT 196861 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Piedmont Natural Gas Company Inc

Charlotte, NC · Interstate carrier · Since 1974
No MC authoritySatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesUtilitiesConstruction+1 more
518
Power units
511
Drivers
14
Inspections · 24 mo
3
Crashes · 24 mo
8.8M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
96
/ 100
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Driver OOS above average: 7.1% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates16/20
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
18.2%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 11 inspections
Driver out-of-service
7.1%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 14 inspections
Crashes
3
0 fatal0 injury3 tow-away
Crash rate 0.17 per 1M mi
Total inspections
14
Driver inspections
14
Vehicle inspections
11
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1996)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
518
Power units
518
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
336
Trailers owned
511
Drivers
297
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesUtilitiesConstructionElectricl Supplies
Annual mileage
8,756,565 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
196861
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Piedmont Natural Gas Company Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Apr 2, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
511 (297)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

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No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (980) 373-5132
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Frequently asked

What is Piedmont Natural Gas Company Inc's USDOT number?

Piedmont Natural Gas Company Inc's USDOT number is 196861.

Is Piedmont Natural Gas Company Inc authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Piedmont Natural Gas Company Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 14 roadside inspections, a 18.2% vehicle and 7.1% driver out-of-service rate, and 3 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Piedmont Natural Gas Company Inc's fleet?

518 power units and 511 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 2, 2026.

Where is Piedmont Natural Gas Company Inc located?

Piedmont Natural Gas Company Inc is located at 525 South Tyron St, Charlotte, NC, 28202. Phone: (980) 373-5132.

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