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MARTIN BROS INC

USDOT 2182523 • 2981 ST PAUL RD, SUMMERTON, SC, 29148

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,182,523
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
South Carolina
Phone
8034782938
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
MCS-150 Mileage
560,000
Physical Address
2981 ST PAUL RD, SUMMERTON, SC, 29148
Mailing Address
P O BOX 1109, SUMMERTON, SC, 29148
Contact
Phone: 8034782938

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
37%
Vehicle Maintenance
11%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
43
Violations
65
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
14.0%
Driver OOS %
2.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
9
Crash Records
10

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
3
Dec
2
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 43 of 43 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 43 inspections

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Violation Summary (65 violations from 43 inspections)

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Violation Summary (65 violations from 43 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued908Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIVOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207A-STBWSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling devices defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.87A-FPLRWarning flags on projecting loads missing113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.116Cargo securement - intermodal containers117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
14.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-9.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.4 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.51vs nat'l 1.80
-0.29 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (43 inspections)

fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection History (43 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 19, 202687340382ALCOLU SCSCLevel 3BIG JOHN CRIB LOG TRAILER0—No
Mar 9, 202687273421GREELEYVILLE SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLSIV, 396.17C-PINo
Feb 17, 202687061416GABLE SCSCLevel 2PITTS TRAI CRIB LOG TRAILER0—No
Oct 16, 202586066143ALCOLU SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEDNo
Sep 11, 202585756234KINGSTREE SCSCLevel 2OTHER CRIB LOG TRAILER9393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LLPL, 392.9A2-CYes
Aug 4, 202585426645SALTERS SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 21, 202585314641OLANTA SCSCLevel 3WHITE STAR CRIB LOG TRAILER0—No
Jun 9, 202584900064ALCOLU SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.16-D, 392.2-SLLSRNo
May 20, 202584740472GREELEYVILLE SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
Apr 11, 202584373986DARLINGTON SCSCLevel 2EVANS MFG. CRIB LOG TRAILER1393.87A-FPLRYes
Apr 7, 202584329660DARLINGTON SCSCLevel 3EVANS MFG. CRIB LOG TRAILER0—No
Mar 31, 202584290846DARLINGTON SCSCLevel 3BIG JOHN CRIB LOG TRAILER1392.2-SLLS1No
Mar 11, 202584153311HARTSVILLE SCSCLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR10392.2-SLLSR, 393.11A1-LIL, 393.203E-CBPNo
Feb 12, 202583891178DARLINGTON SCSCLevel 2EVANS MFG. CRIB LOG TRAILER1393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Jan 27, 202583712197DARLINGTON SCSCLevel 2EVANS MFG. SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LTSIYes
Jan 2, 202583521034DARLINGTON SCSCLevel 2MCLENDON CRIB LOG TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Dec 30, 202483533782SUMTER SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Dec 19, 202483443958LYNCHBURG SCSCLevel 3MCLENDON CRIB LOG TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG3No
Dec 3, 202483330855TIMMONSVILLE SCSCLevel 3BIG JOHN CRIB LOG TRAILER0—No
Nov 19, 202483189281LYNCHBURG SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLEWA2No
Nov 13, 202483143244MANNING SCSCLevel 3PITTS TRAI CRIB LOG TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG2No
Nov 4, 202483101940FLORENCE SCSCLevel 3KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Oct 21, 202482950219LYNCHBURG SCSCLevel 3KAUFMAN CRIB LOG TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA3No
Oct 9, 202482890997GABLE SCSCLevel 3EVANS MFG. SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Oct 3, 202482822747SUMTER SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17(c)No
Aug 22, 202482454916ALCOLU SCSCLevel 3EVANS MFG. CRIB LOG TRAILER2392.2No
Jul 29, 202482256045US 521 SUMTER COUNTYSCLevel 3KAUF SEMI-TRAILER1392.16(a)No
Jul 16, 202482130033RoadsideSCLevel 2KAUF SEMI-TRAILER4393.9(a), 393.116Yes
Jun 5, 202481795105SC 340 DARLINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 2, 202481517610SC 340 DARLINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Apr 26, 202481455998I-95 SB FLORENCESCLevel 3PITZ CRIB LOG TRAILER2392.2No
Apr 3, 202481256787SC 340 DARLINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 26, 202481208262US 15 CLAREDON COUNTYSCLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17(c)No
Feb 28, 202480961434I-95 SB ROADSIDESCLevel 2BIG J CRIB LOG TRAILER3393.9(a), 393.78No
Feb 14, 202480861925US 521 CLARENDON COUNTYSCLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 392.16(a)No
Feb 6, 202480803248US 76 FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 3MCLE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 22, 202480657533SC 340 DARLINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 3OTHR CRIB LOG TRAILER2383.23(a)(2), 391.45(b)Yes
Jan 4, 202480536917US 76 FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Dec 20, 202380438681US 521 WILLIAMSBURG COUNTYSCLevel 3BIG J CRIB LOG TRAILER1392.2No
Nov 8, 202380116947SC 340 DARLINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 3PITT CRIB LOG TRAILER0—No
Nov 7, 202380106214I-95 SB ROADSIDESCLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16(a)No
Sep 21, 202379730073SC 340 DARLINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 3PITT CRIB LOG TRAILER0—No
Aug 1, 202379304467I-95 SB FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR5393.207(a), 393.75(a)(3), 392.2Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

31 total · 16.1% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

DARLINGTON SC6 · 3 OOS
SC 340 DARLINGTON COUNTY6 · 1 OOS
ALCOLU SC4
LYNCHBURG SC3
GREELEYVILLE SC2
GABLE SC2
I-95 SB ROADSIDE2
SUMTER SC2

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving26 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
10
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
12
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
10

Crash History (10 records)

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Crash History (10 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 21, 2025SCFATAL11LAKE CITYTURBEVILLE HWY...296077MARTIN BROTHERS
Jan 28, 2025SCINJURY01SANTEEUS 15...254866MARTIN BROS INC
Sep 18, 2024SCTOW00PINEWOODHIGHWAY 261...296074MARTIN BROS INC
Dec 7, 2021SCTOW00FLORENCEE EFFINGHAM HWY...296082MARTIN BROS INC
Mar 5, 2021SCINJURY02SUMTERS HARVIN ST...296082MARTIN BROS INC
Sep 26, 2018SCINJURY04————
Dec 2, 2015SCINJURY02————
Feb 26, 2015SCINJURY01————
Feb 19, 2015SCINJURY01————
Jan 30, 2015SCTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jul 21, 2025
Crash
Fatal crash in SC
1 fatality, 1 injury
Jan 28, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in SC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 18, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 7, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 5, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in SC
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Sep 26, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 4 injuries
Dec 2, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Feb 26, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 19, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 30, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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