KINARDS SC
Roadside inspection site in South Carolina • 1,117 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
KINARDS 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 1,117 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 711 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.9. The out-of-service rate is 13.5%, 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 No proof of periodic inspection (Vehicle Maintenance) with 60 citations, followed by Slack adjuster defective (41 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
1,117 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 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 60 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 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 | 38 | 38 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 35 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 15 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 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 | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 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 | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 33 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 10 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 42 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 43 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 50 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC | 178847 | SC | 27 |
| 2 | WALKER & WALKER LOGGING LLC | 1360582 | SC | 17 |
| 3 | FUEL SOUTH EXPRESS LLC | 362702 | TX | 17 |
| 4 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 15 |
| 5 | EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | PA | 14 |
| 6 | GEMINI MOTOR TRANSPORT LP | 913300 | OK | 13 |
| 7 | ANNETT HOLDINGS INC | 87409 | IA | 12 |
| 8 | SPINX TRANSPORTATION CO INC | 917597 | SC | 11 |
| 9 | WAL-MART TRANSPORTATION LLC | 63585 | AR | 11 |
| 10 | LANDAIR TRANSPORT LLC | 241411 | TN | 9 |
| 11 | N W WHITE & COMPANY | 376777 | SC | 9 |
| 12 | ASSOCIATED PETROLEUM CARRIERS INC | 104701 | SC | 8 |
| 13 | THE MERCHANTS COMPANY | 78889 | MS | 8 |
| 14 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 7 |
| 15 | QUALITY LOGISTICS INC | 721468 | SC | 7 |
| 16 | BENORE LOGISTIC SYSTEMS INC | 1238256 | MI | 7 |
| 17 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 7 |
| 18 | RANDOLPH TRUCKING LLC | 1747790 | SC | 7 |
| 19 | QUALITY HAULERS OF SC LLC | 4105074 | SC | 6 |
| 20 | NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | MO | 6 |
Recent Inspections
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