US PRIMARY
Roadside inspection site in South Carolina • 99 inspections on record
About This Inspection Site
US PRIMARY 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 99 recorded inspections from Jan 1, 2020 to Sep 23, 2024.
A total of 95 unique carriers have been inspected at this site. The average number of violations per inspection is 1.6. The out-of-service rate is 3.0%, 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 67 citations, followed by Inoperable required lamps (27 citations). A total of 23 distinct violation codes have been cited at this location.
Inspection Level Breakdown
99 inspections by CVSA level
Top Violations
23 violation codes cited at this site (page 1 of 1)
| # | Code | Description | BASIC Category | Citations | OOS | OOS % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 67 | 0 | — |
| 2 | 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 1 | 3.7% |
| 3 | 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 | — |
| 4 | 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 | — |
| 5 | 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 | — |
| 6 | 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | — |
| 7 | 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | — |
| 8 | 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 9 | 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | — |
| 10 | 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 | 33.3% |
| 11 | 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 | — |
| 12 | 390.21T(a) | 390.21T(a) | General/Admin | 2 | 0 | — |
| 13 | 393.203 | Cab/body parts requirements violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 14 | 393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 | — |
| 15 | 393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 16 | 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 100.0% |
| 17 | 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 | — |
| 18 | 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 19 | 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | — |
| 20 | 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | — |
| 21 | 393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 22 | 393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
| 23 | 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 | — |
Top Carriers Inspected
20 most frequently inspected carriers at this site
| # | Carrier | USDOT | State | Inspections |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BEST CARTAGE INC | 244285 | NC | 2 |
| 2 | NOLAN LOGGING AND CHIPPING LLC | 2956992 | SC | 2 |
| 3 | ASSOCIATED PETROLEUM CARRIERS INC | 104701 | SC | 2 |
| 4 | TRAXSTAR LOGISTICS LLC | 3866374 | NC | 2 |
| 5 | FRYE TRUCKING LLC | 2045721 | NC | 1 |
| 6 | TAYLOR TEAM RELOCATION LLC | 1636702 | OH | 1 |
| 7 | SCHNEIDER NATIONAL CARRIERS INC | 264184 | WI | 1 |
| 8 | RED CLASSIC TRANSIT LLC | 2097834 | NC | 1 |
| 9 | PILOT TRAVEL CENTERS LLC | 91805 | TN | 1 |
| 10 | WILLIAM A HUNTER | 3543918 | SC | 1 |
| 11 | W H CROSS TRUCKING | 932353 | SC | 1 |
| 12 | HUNTER AUTO & WRECKER SERVICE INC | 380290 | NC | 1 |
| 13 | CAROLINA WOOD PRODUCTS OF MARSHVILLE INC | 395556 | NC | 1 |
| 14 | SUGAR TRUCKING INC | 3006372 | NC | 1 |
| 15 | ELC EXPRESS LLC | 2639664 | TX | 1 |
| 16 | WILLIAMS-SONOMA INC | 1658409 | NC | 1 |
| 17 | BUTLER BROTHERS LLC | 3320251 | SC | 1 |
| 18 | HUNT TRANSPORTATION INC | 72097 | NE | 1 |
| 19 | AMERICAN BUILDERS & CONTRACTORS SUPPLY CO INC | 251000 | WI | 1 |
| 20 | RYDER TRANSPORTATION SOLUTIONS LLC | 299073 | FL | 1 |
Recent Inspections
99 inspections at this site (page 1 of 4)