DARLINGTON SC
Roadside inspection site in South Carolina • 1,064 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
DARLINGTON 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 1,064 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 29, 2026.
A total of 704 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.0. The out-of-service rate is 13.1%, 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 Speeding 1-5 mph over limit (Unsafe Driving) with 191 citations, followed by HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (182 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,064 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-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 191 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 182 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 137 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 75 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 65 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 53 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 49 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 47 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 43 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 38 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 33 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 25 | 25 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours of Service | 21 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 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 | 20 | 20 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 19 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 18 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 16 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 15 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 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 | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 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 | 13 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TAC LOGGING INC | 1313518 | SC | 17 |
| 2 | S & P CONTAINER SERVICE LLC | 2566310 | SC | 13 |
| 3 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 12 |
| 4 | PALMETTO CORP OF CONWAY | 662307 | SC | 10 |
| 5 | SUBURBAN PROPANE LP | 214695 | NJ | 10 |
| 6 | C R JACKSON INC | 377061 | SC | 9 |
| 7 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC | 63366 | SC | 8 |
| 8 | C & S LOGISTICS INC | 1117370 | GA | 8 |
| 9 | PALMETTO MINING COMPANY LLC | 2185458 | SC | 8 |
| 10 | HAN FENG INC | 1155011 | NC | 8 |
| 11 | C & D LOGGING LLC | 3072233 | NC | 8 |
| 12 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 8 |
| 13 | THOMPSON TRUCKING INC | 263863 | VA | 7 |
| 14 | TOTAL TRANSPORTATION OF MISSISSIPPI LLC | 434467 | MS | 7 |
| 15 | SCOTLAND SALVAGE & RECYCLING INC | 2836466 | NC | 7 |
| 16 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 7 |
| 17 | MARTIN BROS INC | 2182523 | SC | 6 |
| 18 | HERITAGE HAULING INC | 1600619 | SC | 6 |
| 19 | CAROLINA SCRAP IRON & METAL INC | 2299047 | SC | 5 |
| 20 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 5 |
Recent Inspections
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