PELZER SC
Roadside inspection site in South Carolina • 314 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PELZER 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 314 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 287 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.1. The out-of-service rate is 29.0%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 44 citations, followed by Speeding 1-5 mph over limit (41 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
314 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-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 44 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 41 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 21 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 16 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 15 | 100.0% |
| 9 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.110B2I-C | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 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 | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 19 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 8 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 29 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 30 | 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 | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 31 | 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 35 | 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 | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 36 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 | 80.0% |
| 47 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | 86876 | TN | 4 |
| 2 | SWEEPING CORPORATION OF AMERICA LLC | 638708 | TN | 3 |
| 3 | LANDAIR TRANSPORT LLC | 241411 | TN | 3 |
| 4 | WERNER ENTERPRISES INC | 53467 | NE | 3 |
| 5 | BEAL LUMBER COMPANY INC | 771754 | SC | 2 |
| 6 | DAVENPORT TRANSPORTATION INC | 283939 | GA | 2 |
| 7 | ELITE AWNINGS INC | 3004364 | GA | 2 |
| 8 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 2 |
| 9 | NFI INTERACTIVE LOGISTICS LLC | 1486168 | NJ | 2 |
| 10 | SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES INC | 63419 | SC | 2 |
| 11 | SHAW TRANSPORT INC | 188556 | GA | 2 |
| 12 | N W WHITE & COMPANY | 376777 | SC | 2 |
| 13 | ATOMIC TRANSPORT LLC | 2496911 | TN | 2 |
| 14 | REPUBLIC SERVICES OF SOUTH CAROLINA LLC | 292329 | AZ | 2 |
| 15 | ATS INC | 606920 | MN | 2 |
| 16 | ABC LANDSCAPING INC | 4044529 | SC | 2 |
| 17 | SMITH & WATERS INC | 63417 | SC | 2 |
| 18 | HERK TRANSPORT INC | 2832433 | SC | 2 |
| 19 | ADUSA TRANSPORTATION LLC | 57029 | NC | 2 |
| 20 | GREENWOOD MOTOR LINES INC | 63391 | OH | 2 |
Recent Inspections
314 inspections at this site (page 1 of 13)