MARION SC
Roadside inspection site in South Carolina • 779 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
MARION 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 779 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 30, 2026.
A total of 442 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 0.6. The out-of-service rate is 5.8%, 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 53 citations, followed by Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) (29 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
779 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 | 53 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 29 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 23 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 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 | 14 | 14 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 16 | 393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 21 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 32 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 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 | 3 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 39 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 40 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 41 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 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% |
| 45 | 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.51C-BNVLAWD | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 383.51A-NSIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NEW SOUTH EXPRESS INC | 385176 | SC | 30 |
| 2 | AAA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC | 1403513 | SC | 12 |
| 3 | PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS INC | 439262 | FL | 10 |
| 4 | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | 29124 | GA | 9 |
| 5 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC | 63366 | SC | 9 |
| 6 | BLUE MAX TRUCKING INC | 292091 | NC | 9 |
| 7 | P&S TRANSPORTATION LLC | 1243338 | AL | 9 |
| 8 | BENTWOOD FARMS INC | 2530200 | NC | 8 |
| 9 | ESTES EXPRESS LINES | 121018 | VA | 8 |
| 10 | KING ASPHALT INC | 2145540 | SC | 8 |
| 11 | SB TURF INC | 1487455 | SC | 8 |
| 12 | HERITAGE HAULING INC | 1600619 | SC | 7 |
| 13 | PEPSI BOTTLING VENTURES LLC | 148431 | NC | 7 |
| 14 | N W WHITE & COMPANY | 376777 | SC | 6 |
| 15 | JPH III LOGGING INC | 3304760 | NC | 6 |
| 16 | UFP TRANSPORTATION INC | 1079241 | IN | 6 |
| 17 | EDWARDS WOOD PRODUCTS INC TRANSPORTATION | 206635 | NC | 6 |
| 18 | ANNETT HOLDINGS INC | 87409 | IA | 6 |
| 19 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 5 |
| 20 | LARRIMORE LOGGING LLC | 3140264 | SC | 5 |
Recent Inspections
779 inspections at this site (page 1 of 32)