PICKENS SC

Roadside inspection site in South Carolina • 95 inspections on record

OOS Rate: 20.0%
Total Inspections
95
OOS Rate
20.0%
OOS Inspections
19
Unique Carriers
81
HazMat Inspections
0
Avg Violations
1.8
Name
PICKENS SC
State
South Carolina (SC)
Facility Type
Total Inspections
95
OOS Rate
20.0%
Active Since
Jan 1, 2020
Latest Inspection
Apr 3, 2026

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)

#CodeDescriptionBASIC CategoryCitationsOOSOOS %
1392.2-SLLEWPBOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving140
2396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspectionVehicle Maintenance120
3393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance70
4393.78A-WSWindshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance70
5393.9A-LILInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance70
6392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving70
7383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDLDriver Fitness66100.0%
8393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance50
9393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance50
10392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limitUnsafe Driving40
11393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequateVehicle Maintenance44100.0%
12391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agencyDriver Fitness44100.0%
13392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving30
14393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
15393.53B-BSteering system components wornVehicle Maintenance30
16393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance30
17393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall areaVehicle Maintenance30
18390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOTGeneral/Admin30
19393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATISVehicle Maintenance33100.0%
20393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance30
21393.47ESlack adjuster defectiveVehicle Maintenance30
22393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working loadVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
23393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
24393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance20
25396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate testVehicle Maintenance22100.0%
26393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missingVehicle Maintenance20
27392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving20
28395.3A3IIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutesHours of Service20
29395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and MannerHours of Service20
30393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
31393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance20
32393.9A-LCLInoperable required lampsVehicle Maintenance20
33393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecuredVehicle Maintenance20
34392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)Unsafe Driving10
35396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valveVehicle Maintenance10
36392.9AA1392.9AA1Unsafe Driving11100.0%
37393.78Windshield condition defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
38393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)Vehicle Maintenance10
39393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling devices defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
40393.87A-FPLRWarning flags on projecting loads missingVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
41393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defectiveVehicle Maintenance10
42392.2WGOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
43393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.Vehicle Maintenance10
44396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.Vehicle Maintenance10
45392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
46393.47A-BCFSBDBrake chamber - cracked/brokenVehicle Maintenance10
47393.207B-AALPME-OOSFrame cracked/broken/saggingVehicle Maintenance11100.0%
48392.2-SLLILCOperating a CMV while ill or fatiguedUnsafe Driving10
49390.21TE2IV-D390.21TE2IV-DGeneral/Admin10
50393.81-HHorn inoperableVehicle Maintenance10
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Top Carriers Inspected

20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site

Recent Inspections

95 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)

Data sources & freshness

FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
Updated 1 weeks ago