CAROLINA BOTTLING COMPANY INC
DBA: RC & CHEERWINE BEVERAGES
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CAROLINA BOTTLING COMPANY INC (USDOT 233998) 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 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/233998/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=33533 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +2 (29 → 31) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +1 (23 → 24) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 20 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 12 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 19 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 23.08% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CAROLINA BOTTLING COMPANY INC is a corporation based in GREENVILLE, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 233998. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 31 power units and 24 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CAROLINA BOTTLING COMPANY INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 29 power units and 23 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Greenville, SC. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.1% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 160% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (9) and NC (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
23.1% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (52.9% of violations); top code 396.17(c) (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 29 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 23 drivers; Freightliner, Volvo, and Hackney & are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 33,533 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–47 power units (±50% of this carrier's 31 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 23 24Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 29 31Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Feb 27, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jun 24, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 11 | |
| Volvo | 4 | |
| Hackney & | 2 | |
| Vanguard | 2 | |
| Hack | 1 | |
| International | 1 | |
| Stri | 1 | |
| Utility | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.23 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 3.20 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88230871 | Jun 24, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87162136 | Feb 27, 2026 | SC | 3 | CENTRAL SC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 86603488 | Dec 17, 2025 | NC | 2 | MIDDLE FORK |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86403193 | Nov 24, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85581427 | Aug 25, 2025 | SC | 1 | POWDERSVILLE SC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 85530331 | Aug 18, 2025 | SC | 3 | GREENWOOD SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84901585 | Jun 5, 2025 | NC | 2 | US 421 NEAR NC 27 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3, 393.23PT, 392.2RG | Yes |
| 83928318 | Feb 18, 2025 | SC | 1 | GREENVILLE SC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.9A2-C, 393.9A-LTSIR | Yes |
| 83706722 | Jan 27, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83463480 | Dec 20, 2024 | SC | 2 | ANDERSON SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 82422784 | Aug 19, 2024 | SC | 3 | I85 SOUTHBOUND |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 82301296 | Aug 5, 2024 | SC | 3 | US 25 GREENWOOD COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82279582 | Aug 1, 2024 | SC | 3 | US 25 GREENWOOD COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 81531818 | May 6, 2024 | SC | 2 | SC 72 GREENWOOD COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17(c), 172.502(a)(2) | No |
| 80638213 | Jan 18, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-85 SB ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 79304505 | Aug 1, 2023 | SC | 2 | I-85 SB ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 78687904 | May 18, 2023 | GA | 3 | MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78570381 | May 8, 2023 | SC | 3 | US 221 GREENWOOD COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.17(c), 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| 78305077 | Apr 7, 2023 | SC | 3 | I-85 NB ROADSIDE | — | 3 | 391.11(b)(5), 392.2, 391.45(b) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0026233984 | Mar 24, 2026 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0024282903 | Sep 17, 2024 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0106620156 | Jun 24, 2021 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0017569343 | May 16, 2017 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC012007406B | Jan 18, 2012 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0012007406 | Jan 18, 2012 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC009002714B | Jan 6, 2009 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0002066167 | Jun 4, 2002 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC097038950A | Apr 10, 1997 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC096144607A | Dec 12, 1996 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC094099817A | Sep 16, 1994 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| SC094042750B | May 3, 1994 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-85 SB ROADSIDE | SC | 2 | 1 |
| US 25 GREENWOOD COUNTY | SC | 2 | 0 |
| MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY | GA | 1 | 0 |
| MIDDLE FORK | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US 421 NEAR NC 27 | NC | 1 | 1 |
| ANDERSON SC | SC | 1 | 1 |
| CENTRAL SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| GREENVILLE SC | SC | 1 | 1 |
| GREENWOOD SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| I-85 NB ROADSIDE | SC | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 172.502(a)(2) | Sign or device could be confused with HM placard | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify CAROLINA BOTTLING COMPANY INC
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- 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.
- 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.
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