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CALDWELL FREIGHT LINES INC

USDOT 97088 Inactive Interstate
Trust Score
35
out of 100
REJECT
Recommend declining
LENOIR, NC · Last verified October 20, 2026 · FMCSA public records

Operations

Power units
287
Trucks + tractors
Drivers
260
0.91 per truck
Authority age
52 years
Safety rating
Unrated

What CALDWELL FREIGHT LINES INC’s FMCSA record shows

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USDOT number 97088
The USDOT number is FMCSA's permanent ID for this company. It never changes, even when the business renames, moves, or changes owners, so it's the most reliable way to identify CALDWELL FREIGHT LINES INC.
MC number None on file
No MC number is on file. That's normal for private fleets hauling their own goods and for intrastate-only carriers, but a company with no MC number can't legally haul regulated interstate freight for hire.
Operating status Inactive
FMCSA lists this USDOT number as inactive. Inactive carriers shouldn't be dispatched; confirm the company has reactivated before booking a load.
Operation type Interstate
Interstate carriers can haul freight across state lines and fall under the full federal safety rules (FMCSRs).
Fleet size 287 power units, 260 drivers
CALDWELL FREIGHT LINES INC self-reports 287 power units (trucks and tractors), which makes it a large fleet. Fleet counts come from the carrier's own MCS-150 filing and aren't independently audited.
Last MCS-150 update Aug 30, 2011
The MCS-150 is the registration form where carriers report their address, fleet size, and operations. CALDWELL FREIGHT LINES INC last filed it on Aug 30, 2011. That's more than ten years old, so the company details here are essentially unverified.

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Frequently asked questions about CALDWELL FREIGHT LINES INC

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Is CALDWELL FREIGHT LINES INC a legitimate motor carrier?

CALDWELL FREIGHT LINES INC is registered with FMCSA under USDOT number 97088. Operating authority status is currently Inactive. Carrier90's trust score of 35/100 yields a REJECT verdict based on safety, insurance, authority, and crash data.

What is CALDWELL FREIGHT LINES INC's safety score?

Carrier90 scores CALDWELL FREIGHT LINES INC at 35 out of 100 with a REJECT verdict. The score combines FMCSA BASIC percentiles, crash history, insurance status, operating authority, and chameleon carrier detection signals.

Where is CALDWELL FREIGHT LINES INC based?

CALDWELL FREIGHT LINES INC lists its physical address in LENOIR, NC in FMCSA records. The physical state and city fields are provided by the carrier on their MCS-150 form.

Is USDOT 97088 active?

USDOT 97088 (CALDWELL FREIGHT LINES INC) operating authority status is currently Inactive. Last verified by Carrier90 on October 20, 2026. Data is sourced from live FMCSA federal records.

How many trucks does CALDWELL FREIGHT LINES INC operate?

CALDWELL FREIGHT LINES INC reports 287 power units and employs 260 drivers to FMCSA. These figures come from the carrier's most recent MCS-150 filing.

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