STARTEX SC
Roadside inspection site in South Carolina • 363 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
STARTEX 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 363 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Apr 2, 2026.
A total of 311 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 2.7. The out-of-service rate is 24.0%, 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 Brake tubing/hoses inadequate (Vehicle Maintenance) with 86 citations, followed by Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued (54 citations). A total of 100 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
363 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 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 86 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 54 | 0 | — |
| 3 | 392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 43 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 36 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 0 | — |
| 11 | 392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 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 | 17 | 17 | 100.0% |
| 13 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 17 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 | — |
| 16 | 393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 0 | — |
| 17 | 177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | Hazardous Materials | 14 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | Hours of Service | 13 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours of Service | 12 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 100.0% |
| 22 | 393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 24 | 393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 | — |
| 25 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 10 | 100.0% |
| 26 | 393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 27 | 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 | 9 | 9 | 100.0% |
| 28 | 395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 9 | 1 | 11.1% |
| 29 | 393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 30 | 392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | — |
| 31 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 | — |
| 32 | 393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 33 | 393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 34 | 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 35 | 390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | General/Admin | 7 | 0 | — |
| 36 | 393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 | — |
| 37 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 | — |
| 38 | 393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 39 | 393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 40 | 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 41 | 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 42 | 396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 43 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 44 | 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 | 100.0% |
| 45 | 393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 46 | 393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 47 | 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 48 | 396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 100.0% |
| 49 | 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 | — |
| 50 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC | 178847 | SC | 7 |
| 2 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 4 |
| 3 | FEDEX FREIGHT INC | 239039 | AR | 4 |
| 4 | BENORE LOGISTIC SYSTEMS INC | 1238256 | MI | 4 |
| 5 | TA DEDICATED INC | 183949 | MN | 3 |
| 6 | US XPRESS INC | 303024 | TN | 3 |
| 7 | N W WHITE & COMPANY | 376777 | SC | 3 |
| 8 | WESTERN EXPRESS INC | 511412 | TN | 3 |
| 9 | J B HUNT TRANSPORT INC | 80806 | AR | 3 |
| 10 | TFORCE FREIGHT INC | 121058 | VA | 3 |
| 11 | QUALITY LOGISTICS INC | 721468 | SC | 3 |
| 12 | SWIFT TRANSPORTATION CO OF ARIZONA LLC | 54283 | AZ | 3 |
| 13 | MIDWEST LOGISTICS SYSTEMS LTD | 774374 | OH | 2 |
| 14 | HARRIS TEETER LLC | 16362 | NC | 2 |
| 15 | ANNETT HOLDINGS INC | 87409 | IA | 2 |
| 16 | AMERIGAS PROPANE LP | 388004 | PA | 2 |
| 17 | WELDORS SUPPLY HOUSE INC | 448077 | SC | 2 |
| 18 | UNITED PARCEL SERVICE INC | 21800 | GA | 2 |
| 19 | JACOBUS ENERGY LLC | 1139404 | WI | 2 |
| 20 | THE WHITAKER COMPANY | 113158 | GA | 2 |
Recent Inspections
363 inspections at this site (page 1 of 15)