SC 153
Roadside inspection site in South Carolina • 13 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
SC 153 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 13 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Aug 1, 2024.
A total of 12 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 3.8. The out-of-service rate is 46.2%, 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 Inoperable required lamps (Vehicle Maintenance) with 7 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (6 citations). A total of 26 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
13 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
26 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 100.0% |
| 7 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 395.15(g)(1) | 395.15(g)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 11 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.106(b) | Cargo securement - front end structure | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 14 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 15 | 395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 393.130 | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 18 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 393.84 | Floors defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.207(a) | Suspension defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.81 | Horn inoperable | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 26 | 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
12 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N W WHITE & COMPANY | 376777 | SC | 2 |
| 2 | VOYAGE HAULING LLC | 4174631 | SC | 1 |
| 3 | JOE DAVIS | 3097918 | SC | 1 |
| 4 | LIBERTY TRANSPORT INC | 2642967 | CA | 1 |
| 5 | K&S WELDING AND STEEL ERECTORS INC | 376514 | SC | 1 |
| 6 | DK & SONS TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3742752 | SC | 1 |
| 7 | O'DELL OIL CO INC | 337072 | SC | 1 |
| 8 | MILLERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC | 1024123 | SC | 1 |
| 9 | HOOD INDUSTRIES INC | 108547 | MS | 1 |
| 10 | BEACHAM AND SONS LLC | 4154982 | SC | 1 |
| 11 | AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC | 145402 | KY | 1 |
| 12 | EAST COAST UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION LLC | 3456607 | SC | 1 |
Recent Inspections
13 inspections at this site (page 1 of 1)
| Inspection ID | Date | Carrier | Level | Violations | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82279518 | Aug 1, 2024 | MILLERS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY LLC | Level 1 | 5 | OOS |
| 82265928 | Jul 31, 2024 | K&S WELDING AND STEEL ERECTORS INC | Level 1 | 4 | OOS |
| 82265818 | Jul 31, 2024 | BEACHAM AND SONS LLC | Level 1 | 13 | OOS |
| 82227034 | Jul 26, 2024 | EAST COAST UNDERGROUND CONSTRUCTION LLC | Level 1 | 4 | OOS |
| 82129994 | Jul 16, 2024 | N W WHITE & COMPANY | Level 1 | 0 | Clean |
| 82129993 | Jul 16, 2024 | VOYAGE HAULING LLC | Level 1 | 6 | OOS |
| 81972302 | Jun 26, 2024 | N W WHITE & COMPANY | Level 1 | 3 | Violations |
| 81972312 | Jun 26, 2024 | DK & SONS TRANSPORTATION LLC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 81601673 | May 13, 2024 | HOOD INDUSTRIES INC | Level 2 | 8 | OOS |
| 81446006 | Apr 25, 2024 | AMERICAN WELDING & GAS INC | Level 3 | 1 | Violations |
| 79618357 | Sep 8, 2023 | LIBERTY TRANSPORT INC | Level 1 | 2 | Violations |
| 79568381 | Sep 1, 2023 | O'DELL OIL CO INC | Level 2 | 0 | Clean |
| 78390607 | Apr 19, 2023 | JOE DAVIS | Level 2 | 3 | Violations |