GAFFNEY SC
Roadside inspection site in South Carolina • 654 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
GAFFNEY 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 654 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 1, 2026.
A total of 578 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.5. The out-of-service rate is 16.4%, 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 121 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (74 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
654 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 | 121 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 74 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 63 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 51 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 47 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 36 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 32 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 28 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 27 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 25 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 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 | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 12 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 10 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 22 | 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 | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 25 | 392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 7 | 5 | 71.4% |
| 28 | 383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | Driver Fitness | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.128B-CLWV | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | Hazardous Materials | 4 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 390.17 | 390.17 | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 8 |
| 2 | KERNS TRUCKING INC | 328429 | SC | 7 |
| 3 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 6 |
| 4 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 4 |
| 5 | LAST DIME HAULING LLC | 3422613 | NC | 4 |
| 6 | EPES TRANSPORT SYSTEM LLC | 120195 | NC | 4 |
| 7 | CAPPS BROTHERS CONTRACTING INC | 317112 | NC | 3 |
| 8 | R L SOLUTIONS TRUCKING LLC | 2074562 | SC | 3 |
| 9 | N W WHITE & COMPANY | 376777 | SC | 3 |
| 10 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 3 |
| 11 | SIERRA CONTRACTORS LLC | 4106508 | SC | 3 |
| 12 | RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC | 178847 | SC | 3 |
| 13 | QUALITY LOGISTICS INC | 721468 | SC | 2 |
| 14 | W & K TRUCKING LLC | 4374895 | SC | 2 |
| 15 | ALLIED OF SPARTANBURG LLC | 3356900 | SC | 2 |
| 16 | GYPSUM EXPRESS LTD | 623098 | NY | 2 |
| 17 | BELUE TRUCKING CO INC | 63250 | SC | 2 |
| 18 | PAUL TRANSPORTATION INC | 1082105 | OK | 2 |
| 19 | PD THREE FARMING INC | 3504332 | NC | 2 |
| 20 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 2 |
Recent Inspections
654 inspections at this site (page 1 of 27)