PICKENS SC
Roadside inspection site in South Carolina • 95 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
PICKENS 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 95 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 3, 2026.
A total of 81 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.8. The out-of-service rate is 20.0%, 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 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (Unsafe Driving) with 14 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (12 citations). A total of 71 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
95 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
71 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 2)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 8 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 12 | 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 | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 3 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 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 | 3 | 3 | 100.0% |
| 20 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 23 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 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 | 2 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.9AA1 | 392.9AA1 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 37 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20 | Coupling devices defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.87A-FPLR | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | General/Admin | 1 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.81-H | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JD SEPTIC TANK PUMPING SERVICES LLC | 4113094 | SC | 3 |
| 2 | METROCON INC | 1511480 | SC | 3 |
| 3 | YODER'S BUILDING SUPPLY | 645511 | SC | 2 |
| 4 | AMBER EXPRESS LLC | 4194670 | IN | 2 |
| 5 | MCCONNELL GRADING & UTILITIES INC | 1853582 | SC | 2 |
| 6 | CAPITAL WASTE SOLUTIONS LLC | 3493058 | SC | 2 |
| 7 | VERITAS LABOR SOLUTIONS INC | 4254718 | NC | 2 |
| 8 | C R ENGLAND INC | 28406 | UT | 2 |
| 9 | THE BUILDING CENTER INC | 418270 | NC | 2 |
| 10 | CCBCC OPERATIONS LLC | 1441162 | NC | 2 |
| 11 | HOGAN DEDICATED SERVICES LLC | 1137660 | MO | 2 |
| 12 | MCGEE BROTHERS COMPANY INC | 403890 | NC | 2 |
| 13 | STOTT CONSTRUCTION INC | 732042 | NC | 1 |
| 14 | SAIA MOTOR FREIGHT LINE LLC | 29124 | GA | 1 |
| 15 | EARTH PRODUCTS LLC | 2175248 | SC | 1 |
| 16 | CONTRACT LOGISTICS LLC | 698717 | OH | 1 |
| 17 | TESLA GROUP INC | 3124313 | IL | 1 |
| 18 | CARGO TRANSPORTERS INC | 257768 | NC | 1 |
| 19 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 1 |
| 20 | LINDSAY OIL COMPANY INC | 543453 | SC | 1 |
Recent Inspections
95 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)