TAC LOGGING INC

USDOT 1313518 Active EXEMPT FOR HIRE Conditional rated Company officer: TIMOTHY ALLEN CARTER SR Company officer 2: SUSAN CARTER Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Based in DARLINGTON, SC Grade C · 65
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

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  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 2 fatalities on crash record 20 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Company officer: TIMOTHY ALLEN CARTER SR
Company officer 2: SUSAN CARTER
Cargo: Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber
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TruckCodex risk summary — TAC LOGGING INC (USDOT 1313518)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): TIMOTHY ALLEN CARTER SR (Company officer); SUSAN CARTER (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 2 fatalities on crash record — 20 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1313518/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade C

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

C confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 1.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 32% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=113985 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1313518
In FMCSA records since Dec 17, 2004 (~21y)
Company officer TIMOTHY ALLEN CARTER SR
Company officer 2 SUSAN CARTER
Operation EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber
Fleet size 9 units
Drivers 7
Annual mileage 640,878 mi
Contact & address
Physical
1325 HIGH HILL RD
DARLINGTON, SC 29532
Mailing
1807 OSPREY DR
FLORENCE, SC 29501
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1313518
In FMCSA records since Dec 17, 2004 (~21y)
Operation EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 640,878 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 32.0% vs 23.4% +8.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 1.5% vs 6.7% -5.2 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.72 vs 1.80 -0.08
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 9 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 20 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 107 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 67 67 0
OOS inspections 1 11 0
OOS percentage 1.49% 16.42%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
9
Drivers
7
Inspections
107
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
32.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
20 all-time
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

TAC LOGGING INC is a motor carrier based in DARLINGTON, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1313518. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 9 power units and 7 drivers, with 107 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 32.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

TAC LOGGING INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 7 drivers, based in Darlington, SC. Across 61 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.4% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

61 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 97% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (57) and NC (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

16.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (64.1% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS1 (Speeding 1-5 mph over limit) cited 10 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Peterbilt, Innovative, and Iti are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 32.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 113,985 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
1.5%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 113,985 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +1.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
32%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
7.7%
Median across 113,985 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +24.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
South Carolina (SC) 59 11 18.6% Jun 17, 2026
North Carolina (NC) 8 1 12.5% Jul 14, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 84
Evan 16
Innovative 14
Iti 12
Freightliner 9
Peerless D 7
Evans Mfg. 5
Other 4
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 0.05 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 7 9.53 10 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 26 14.12 14 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (107 rows) View all 107 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88400824 Jul 14, 2026 NC 2
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
88291016 Jul 1, 2026 NC 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88180042 Jun 17, 2026 SC 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
4 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-SLLEWG1 No
88169571 Jun 16, 2026 SC 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWPB, 392.2-SLLEWG1 No
88166602 Jun 16, 2026 SC 2
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 393.9A-LRLIWR, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Yes
88145543 Jun 15, 2026 NC 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88127207 Jun 11, 2026 SC 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLTR No
88113327 Jun 11, 2026 SC 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWG3 No
88109756 Jun 9, 2026 SC 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88079732 Jun 8, 2026 SC 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.9A-LSLIWR Yes
88020348 Jun 2, 2026 NC 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLIFTA No
87934557 May 20, 2026 SC 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87789906 May 7, 2026 SC 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
87670731 Apr 23, 2026 SC 3 SUMTER SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 2-SLLSR No
87507468 Apr 7, 2026 SC 2 SUMTER SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
5 Yes
87417077 Mar 26, 2026 SC 3 TIMMONSVILLE SC
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 396.17C-PI No
87097444 Feb 18, 2026 SC 3 SOCIETY HILL SC
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
86964592 Feb 3, 2026 SC 2 DARLINGTON SC
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.45D-BAAL, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LHWS Yes
86835596 Jan 17, 2026 SC 3 DARLINGTON SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
86835118 Jan 17, 2026 SC 3 DARLINGTON SC
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS1 No
86838088 Jan 16, 2026 NC 2 US74
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86724840 Jan 5, 2026 SC 3 DARLINGTON SC
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
86613442 Dec 17, 2025 SC 3 GALIVANTS FERRY SC
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
86620030 Dec 16, 2025 SC 3 SOCIETY HILL SC
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.16-D No
86564863 Dec 11, 2025 SC 3 AYNOR SC
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLS1, 392.16-D No
Recent Crashes (20 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NC0108070575 Apr 4, 2025 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0023294558 Oct 20, 2023 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0023251494 Jun 3, 2023 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0023225966 Apr 5, 2023 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0022275350 Oct 20, 2022 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0022551295 Aug 8, 2022 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0018682354 Nov 29, 2018 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0104366989 Apr 24, 2015 NC 1 0 Yes No Fatal
NC0104329074 Mar 17, 2015 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
NC0104309603 Mar 3, 2015 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0013576273 Aug 20, 2013 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0012541567 Jun 30, 2012 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC011035905B Feb 28, 2011 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC010124125A Sep 27, 2010 SC 1 0 No No Fatal
SC008050014A May 1, 2008 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC006135505A Oct 23, 2006 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC006131552B Oct 16, 2006 SC 0 1 No No Injury
SC006090918A Aug 2, 2006 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC006011804A Jan 25, 2006 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC005108321B Sep 5, 2005 SC 0 1 No No Injury
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 22 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 12 6
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 6 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 6 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
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How to verify TAC LOGGING INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about TAC LOGGING INC

Is TAC LOGGING INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. TAC LOGGING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1313518 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is TAC LOGGING INC's safety rating?
TAC LOGGING INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has TAC LOGGING INC had?
107 roadside inspections are on file for TAC LOGGING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is TAC LOGGING INC's out-of-service rate?
TAC LOGGING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 32.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is TAC LOGGING INC based?
TAC LOGGING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1325 HIGH HILL RD, DARLINGTON, South Carolina 29532. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does TAC LOGGING INC have valid operating authority?
TAC LOGGING INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does TAC LOGGING INC operate?
TAC LOGGING INC self-reports 9 power units and 7 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has TAC LOGGING INC had any crashes?
20 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for TAC LOGGING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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