EFFINGHAM FREIGHT SERVICES LLC
USDOT 2270450 • 1999 LOIS LANE, EFFINGHAM, SC, 29541
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-756598-01 | ON FILE | Mar 22, 2014 | Mar 22, 2018 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTO0006824 | CANCELLED | Mar 22, 2012 | Mar 22, 2014 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8457546 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2012 | Mar 22, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-756598-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2018 | Mar 22, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0006824 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2014 | Mar 22, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8457546 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2012 | Mar 22, 2012 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC775356 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2014 |
| MC775356 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2014 |
| MC775356 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 15, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC775356 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 15, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (12 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | 87474213 | ST GEORGE SC | SC | Level 3 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 87287720 | ST GEORGE SC | SC | Level 3 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWG2 | No |
| Sep 21, 2025 | 85854140 | CUMBERLAND COUNTY, I-95, S | NC | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 16, 2025 | 84762102 | WAYCROSS GA | GA | Level 3 | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| May 15, 2025 | 84751436 | POOLER GA | GA | Level 2 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.81-H, 393.60D | No |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 83434507 | WARWICK MD | MD | Level 2 | FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| Jul 17, 2023 | 79153968 | RT 13 N/B SALISBURY SCALEHOUSE | MD | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 24, 2023 | 78728944 | US 378 & I-95 | SC | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2025 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUITLAND | 48.64 FEET EAST OF MILE POINT 17.980 ON IS 95 - CA | ...870615 | EFFINGHAM FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 9, 2022 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AIKEN | CHARLESTON HWY | ...823470 | EFFINGHAM FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Nov 16, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAXTON | 130 | ...A40323 | EFFINGHAM FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 24, 2021 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | GA 122 / SWINDLE ROAD | ...J91037 | EFFINGHAM FREIGHT SERVICES LLC |
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records