LANCASTER SC
Roadside inspection site in South Carolina • 327 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
LANCASTER 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 327 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 30, 2026.
A total of 232 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.1. The out-of-service rate is 11.6%, 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 29 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (22 citations). A total of 92 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
327 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
92 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 | 29 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 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 | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.116E-CL | Cargo securement - intermodal containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.118D-CDL | Cargo securement - boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 393.87A-FPLR | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 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 | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 38 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 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% |
| 44 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LANDMARK MATERIALS LLC | 1677367 | NC | 8 |
| 2 | J & S INC | 306383 | SC | 8 |
| 3 | LCI - LINEBERGER CONSTRUCTION INC | 659468 | SC | 7 |
| 4 | STEVENSON WEIR SOUTHERN LLC | 1676368 | SC | 6 |
| 5 | CIRCLE S RANCH INC | 356342 | NC | 5 |
| 6 | IDEAL LOGGING INC | 2192739 | SC | 4 |
| 7 | DANNY MCKITTRICK | 1025295 | SC | 4 |
| 8 | KERNS TRUCKING INC | 328429 | SC | 4 |
| 9 | BELLWETHER FOREST PRODUCTS LLC | 2912752 | SC | 4 |
| 10 | MULCH SERVICES INC | 2480167 | SC | 4 |
| 11 | AAA COOPER TRANSPORTATION | 92261 | AL | 3 |
| 12 | BARFIELD GRADING INC | 402627 | SC | 3 |
| 13 | THOMPSON TRUCKING INC | 263863 | VA | 3 |
| 14 | CLASSIC TRANSPORT DRIVER SERVICES LLC | 3140628 | NC | 3 |
| 15 | NEW SOUTH EXPRESS INC | 385176 | SC | 3 |
| 16 | GERALD CLONTZ TRUCKING INC | 338671 | NC | 3 |
| 17 | BROWN TRUCKING COMPANY | 186265 | GA | 3 |
| 18 | SARIT LOGISTICS INC | 3957073 | NC | 3 |
| 19 | EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | PA | 3 |
| 20 | MICHAEL C MELTON | 1905916 | NC | 2 |
Recent Inspections
327 inspections at this site (page 1 of 14)