SANTEE SC
Roadside inspection site in South Carolina • 234 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SANTEE 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 234 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Mar 30, 2026.
A total of 215 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.3. The out-of-service rate is 28.2%, 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 Windshield condition defective (Vehicle Maintenance) with 22 citations, followed by No proof of periodic inspection (17 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
234 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 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 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 | 16 | 16 | 100.0% |
| 5 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 13 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 19 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 8 | 2 | 25.0% |
| 21 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 27 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 28 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 29 | 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 | 100.0% |
| 34 | 392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 5 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Hours of Service | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 41 | 390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | General/Admin | 4 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 48 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 49 | 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 | 66.7% |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EVANS DELIVERY COMPANY INC | 38111 | PA | 4 |
| 2 | TMG TRANSPORT LLC | 3521181 | SC | 4 |
| 3 | CONVERSE LOGISTICS GROUP LLC | 3024369 | SC | 3 |
| 4 | WILKES TRUCKING LLC | 530523 | SC | 2 |
| 5 | HOT-ROCK HAULERS LLC | 1496668 | VA | 2 |
| 6 | TRIPLE D LANDSCAPING AND CONSTRUCTION LLC | 4400947 | SC | 2 |
| 7 | TYREA GILMORE | 2833159 | NC | 2 |
| 8 | KIRKLAND GRUBER | 2183077 | SC | 2 |
| 9 | A-PLUS PROFESSIONAL TRANSPORT LLC | 3365986 | SC | 2 |
| 10 | ROCK STEADY COURIER COMPANY | 4238003 | SC | 2 |
| 11 | K & L EXPRESS HAULING LLC | 3049410 | SC | 2 |
| 12 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF SOUTH CAROLINA INC | 334449 | SC | 2 |
| 13 | MCCOMB TRUCKING INC | 534661 | NC | 2 |
| 14 | 5850 QW TRUCKING LLC | 3303227 | VA | 2 |
| 15 | YAM TRUCKING LLC | 3086360 | NC | 1 |
| 16 | DIXON PAVING INC | 2788992 | NC | 1 |
| 17 | UNITED VAN LINES LLC | 77949 | MO | 1 |
| 18 | BOND CARRIERS INC | 1930103 | AL | 1 |
| 19 | TRYTIME TRANSPORT LLC | 1994664 | OH | 1 |
| 20 | SUPERIOR BLACKTOP SERVICES | 4090991 | SC | 1 |
Recent Inspections
234 inspections at this site (page 1 of 10)