Salem Carriers Inc
- USDOT
- 229354
- Docket
- MC162239
- Website
- Salem Carriers Inc
Updated October 7, 2026
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- Quality of Equipment
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9.0
- Communication
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9.0
- Timeliness
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8.0
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I enjoyed working with this carrier. They picked up a tough load for us last minute and handled it without any issues... on time and friendly. Would use again.
Overview
For fifty plus years, Salem has provided quality transportation services to its customers throughout the southeastern United States. As a recognized leader in the industry, Salem has attained tremendous growth through refined services, innovative management skills, high customer retention and overall company stability.
Salem NationaLease entered the full service leasing business in 1965 as a sister company to one of the country's largest independent truck dealerships. At its inception, Salem joined the National Truck Leasing System (NationaLease) in order to provide service capabilities on a nationwide basis to its customers.
Salem serves a large and diverse customer base, including over thirty-five Fortune 500 companies. It is imperative that Salem provide exceptional service. From the President to all front-line employees, everyone is constantly measuring performance and tracking key metrics, which is why the company has been in business for more than 50 years. Salem knows that performance matters and lives it 24/7.
Fleet Details
| Type | Tractors | Trailers | Trucks |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owned | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Leased | 269 | 1289 | 48 |
Freight
- General Freight
- Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
- Building Materials
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Liquids/Gases
- Intermodal Containers
- Livestock
- Grain, Feed, Hay
- Paper Products
- Construction
Truck Types
- Container
- Flatbed
Shipment Types
- Full Truckload
Specialized Services
- Drayage
- Hazardous Materials
- MCS-150 Mileage
- 18,055,144 (2025)
- Electronic Tracking
- 0% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking
Lanes
This information was provided by Salem Carriers Inc
Compliance
Authorizations
- FMCSA authority status
- Motor Carrier Active — 07/05/1983 (43 years, 3 months)
- Carrier operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- Cargo authorization
- Property
Safety Violations
| Type | Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 64 | 20 | 0 | 1.73 | 10.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 23 | 3 | 0 | 0.57 | 7.4% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 19 | 4 | 0 | 0.13 | 8.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0.04 | 2.3% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0% |
Accident Report
| Type | Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Injuries | 3 | 1 | 1 | 5 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Crash Reports | 4 | 2 | 9 | 15 |
Inspections
| Type | Inspections | OOS Inspections | OOS Percentage | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 549 | 2 | 0.36% | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 229 | 26 | 11.35% | 22.26% |
Bond Coverage
- Bond Type
- Surety Bond
- Company Name
- Protective Insurance Company
- Policy Limit
- $1,000,000
- Policy Number
- B-13562
- Effective Date
- 10/01/2019
Reviews
Write a ReviewVerified Broker from Ohio
“Full Truckload from Nashville, TN to Cleveland, OH”
- Timeliness
- 8/10
- Quality of Equipment
- 9/10
- Communication
- 9/10
I liked that the Carrier kept in contact with us and let us know the location of the load
- Lanes
- Nashville, TN to Cleveland, OH
- Freight Details
- General Freight
- Tracking
- Did not use electronic tracking
Carrier Ratings
- Quality of Equipment
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9.0
- Communication
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9.0
- Timeliness
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8.0
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