AIKEN SC
Roadside inspection site in South Carolina • 1,586 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
AIKEN SC is a roadside inspection location in South Carolina where FMCSA-certified inspectors conduct safety inspections of commercial motor vehicles under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP). This site has conducted 1,586 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 31, 2026.
A total of 1,082 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 19.7%, meaning a moderate number of inspected vehicles or drivers are placed out of service for safety deficiencies.
Inspections follow CVSA (Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance) North American Standard procedures and may include weight checks, credential verification, mechanical inspection, hours-of-service compliance review, and hazardous materials documentation checks. Vehicles or drivers that fail critical safety criteria are placed out of service until deficiencies are corrected.
The most frequently cited violation at this site is HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Hours of Service) with 132 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (90 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,586 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 132 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 90 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 66 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 66 | 66 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 62 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 60 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 57 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 41 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 40 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 39 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 37 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 34 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 34 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 32 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 27 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 25 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 24 | 23 | 95.8% |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours of Service | 20 | 3 | 15.0% |
| 32 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | 20 | 19 | 95.0% |
| 34 | 396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 19 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 18 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 18 | 18 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours of Service | 17 | 2 | 11.8% |
| 43 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 15 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 14 | 2 | 14.3% |
| 50 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 21 |
| 2 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 17 |
| 3 | CAPITAL WASTE SERVICES LLC | 2986613 | SC | 16 |
| 4 | SMYRNA READY MIX CONCRETE LLC | 1738904 | TN | 13 |
| 5 | ASSOCIATED PETROLEUM CARRIERS INC | 104701 | SC | 11 |
| 6 | CRETE CARRIER CORPORATION | 73705 | NE | 10 |
| 7 | B&K GRADING AND PAVING LLC | 2104804 | SC | 10 |
| 8 | GEORGIA WASTE SYSTEMS LLC | 913435 | GA | 10 |
| 9 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 9 |
| 10 | AVERITT EXPRESS INC | 36684 | TN | 9 |
| 11 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | OH | 9 |
| 12 | PALMETTO PROPANE FUELS AND ICE INC | 354670 | SC | 9 |
| 13 | DAY SPRING TRUCKING INC | 2470661 | SC | 8 |
| 14 | SC COACH LLC | 2821905 | SC | 8 |
| 15 | ROCK CREEK IRRIGATION & LANDSCAPES LLC | 3928863 | SC | 8 |
| 16 | ARCILLA TRUCKING COMPANY LLC | 704293 | GA | 8 |
| 17 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 8 |
| 18 | SATTERFIELD CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 395719 | SC | 7 |
| 19 | TOBY MARKS DEVELOPMENT INC | 930471 | SC | 7 |
| 20 | BROWN TRUCKING COMPANY | 186265 | GA | 7 |
Recent Inspections
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