Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
48 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 16228 ·
Piedmont Cheerwine Bottling Co Inc
48 power unitsavg 13 yrLocal · 1 statesSALISBURY, NC94/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
48Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.0Avg age (yr)
1999–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13 yr
Model years 1999–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC (USDOT 16228) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 22.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 21 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 48 power units and 40 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 13, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Feb 1, 1990 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC's USDOT number?
PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC's USDOT number is 16228.
Is PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC's safety record?
PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC has a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 34 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC's fleet?
PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC operates 48 power units and 40 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC based?
PIEDMONT CHEERWINE BOTTLING CO INC is based in SALISBURY, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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