Is Timber Specialists Trucking Inc Safe? DOT 1490457 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

This carrier is active. Review the inspection and crash data below.

Timber Specialists Trucking Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 1490457. The company operates from Statesville, NC and maintains an active operating status with 9 power units and 7 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Timber Specialists Trucking Inc by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

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Vehicle OOS

57 inspections reflects moderate road activity.

OOS Rate42.11%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 42.1% — above the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. Review BASICS scores below.

Crash History

Crash Records

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Injuries

Tow-Away

4 crashes on record. This is within a common range for active carriers — assess relative to fleet size and inspection volume.

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Carrier Insight

Timber Specialists Trucking Inc is a small motor carrier operating in North Carolina. With 57 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 42.1%, which exceeds the national average of approximately 21%. 4 crashes have been reported. Review crash details alongside fleet size and inspection history before making hiring decisions.

Timber Specialists Trucking Inc has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 9 power units and employs 7 drivers. This is a small carrier operation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 1490457?

USDOT number 1490457 is assigned to Timber Specialists Trucking Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in Statesville, NC.

How many inspections has Timber Specialists Trucking Inc had?

Timber Specialists Trucking Inc has recorded 57 total inspections with 24 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 42.11%.

Where is Timber Specialists Trucking Inc located?

Timber Specialists Trucking Inc is headquartered at 2123 Shelton Ave, Statesville, NC 28677.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 1490457 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Timber Specialists Trucking Inc (DOT# 1490457) – FMCSA Carrier Profile