ELGIN SC

Roadside inspection site in South Carolina • 115 inspections on record

High OOS Rate: 30.4%
Total Inspections
115
OOS Rate
30.4%
OOS Inspections
35
Unique Carriers
101
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
2.4
Name
ELGIN SC
State
South Carolina (SC)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
115
OOS Rate
30.4%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Mar 30, 2026

About This Inspection Site

ELGIN 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 115 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 30, 2026.

A total of 101 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.4. The out-of-service rate is 30.4%, 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 No proof of periodic inspection (Vehicle Maintenance) with 14 citations, followed by Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (13 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.

Inspection Level Breakdown

115 inspections by CVSA level

Top Violations

100 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance140
2393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATISVehicle Maintenance1313100.0%
3393.9A-LILInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance100
4393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance80
5393.78A-WSWindshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance70
6393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance70
7393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance70
8392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving70
9395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.Hours of Service70
10392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving70
11393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance60
12393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance60
13393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance55100.0%
14393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance50
15393.9A-LCLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance50
16393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakesVehicle Maintenance50
17392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving50
18393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance50
19393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance40
20393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance40
21393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance40
22393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance40
23393.9(a)Inoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance4125.0%
24392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not securedUnsafe Driving44100.0%
25393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance44100.0%
26393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecuredVehicle Maintenance40
27395.8AFailing to keep RODSHours of Service40
28393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improperVehicle Maintenance30
29393.104B-CCargo securement - tiedown damagedVehicle Maintenance30
30393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working loadVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
31395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 TimHours of Service30
32393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessibleVehicle Maintenance30
33395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.Hours of Service30
34393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance30
35393.30-BBattery improperly securedVehicle Maintenance30
36393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposedVehicle Maintenance20
37383.51A-SINCDL disqualification - major offenseDriver Fitness22100.0%
38396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.Vehicle Maintenance20
39392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
40392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving20
41392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
42393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
43383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDLDriver Fitness22100.0%
44393.95(a)(4)393.95(a)(4)Vehicle Maintenance20
45393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectorsVehicle Maintenance20
46393.75G-TAOWTires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limitVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
47393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastenedVehicle Maintenance20
48395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to prHours of Service10
49393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
50177.823A-HMPMCNP50%Movement of damaged hazmat packagesHazardous Materials11100.0%
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

115 inspections at this site (page 1 of 5)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago