BOWMAN SC
Roadside inspection site in South Carolina • 154 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
BOWMAN 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 154 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 20, 2026.
A total of 148 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.2. The out-of-service rate is 29.2%, meaning a significant portion 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 18 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (16 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
154 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 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 14 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 3 | 23.1% |
| 5 | 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 | 13 | 13 | 100.0% |
| 6 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 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 | 5 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 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 | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 31 | 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 33 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 40 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 50.0% |
| 49 | 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 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 2 |
| 2 | ATS INTERMODAL LLC | 776430 | SC | 2 |
| 3 | PAM TRANSPORT INC | 179752 | AR | 2 |
| 4 | LIGHTNING TRANSPORTATION INC | 326966 | MD | 2 |
| 5 | BROWN TRUCKING COMPANY | 186265 | GA | 2 |
| 6 | CENTRAL STATES TRUCKING LLC | 185732 | IL | 2 |
| 7 | LOGISTICS NETWORK GROUP LTD | 2182166 | IL | 1 |
| 8 | 3 ANGELS FREIGHT LLC | 4259222 | FL | 1 |
| 9 | ESSENTIAL SERVICES AND COMPANY LLC | 4364115 | SC | 1 |
| 10 | WINDY HILL FOLIAGE INC | 201875 | WI | 1 |
| 11 | ISLAND TRANSPORT LLC | 2570220 | SC | 1 |
| 12 | QUEEN TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1460231 | NC | 1 |
| 13 | MIDDLETONS LOGISTICS LLC | 4135570 | SC | 1 |
| 14 | LUCIA XPRESS LLC | 4103824 | FL | 1 |
| 15 | KELLY TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3870302 | SC | 1 |
| 16 | GNS FREIGHT INC | 3509305 | FL | 1 |
| 17 | VIKING TRANSPORTATION INC | 2975712 | IN | 1 |
| 18 | C R ENGLAND INC | 28406 | UT | 1 |
| 19 | RAPID RYDER LLC | 3153561 | SC | 1 |
| 20 | TSAR TRANSPORTATION INC | 4289977 | IL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
154 inspections at this site (page 1 of 7)