L A BARRIER & SON INC
USDOT 258355 • 115 BARRIER LANE, LEXINGTON, SC, 29073
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-341502 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 22, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4544915 | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CPP 068 87 60 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 1998 | Jun 18, 2017 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4544915 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4544915 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4544915 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 4544915 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA 105 44 78 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jun 14, 2020 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA 105 44 78 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP 068 87 60 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1998 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 3MA 547 534 00 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 1997 | Oct 11, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4544915 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2025 | Jun 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4544915 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2024 | Jun 30, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4544915 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2023 | Jun 30, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4544915 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2022 | Jun 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4544915 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2020 | Jun 30, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 105 44 78 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 14, 2020 | Jun 14, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 105 44 78 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| CANCEL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP 068 87 60 | CARGO | Jun 18, 2017 | Jun 18, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP 068 87 60 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3MA 547 534 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 11, 1998 | Oct 11, 1998 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC341502 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 22, 2020 |
| MC341502 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 21, 1998 | — | 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
3 states • 457 inspections
Violation Summary (75 violations from latest 100 of 457 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 15 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 15 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 6 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 3 | 3 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (457 inspections)
Showing 50 of 457
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 13, 2026 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAYCE | I 26 | ...VK7335 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Jul 16, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CAYCE | 21 | ...756422 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Jul 2, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CLINTON | I-26 E | ...824040 | L A BARRIER & SON LLC |
| Oct 31, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST COLUMBIA | INTERSTATE 26 | ...606923 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Oct 9, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | LUGOFF | HIGHWAY 601 | ...715572 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| May 6, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CAMDEN | 521 | ...LD9568 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| May 1, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOLLY HILL | OLD STATE RD | ...UG9483 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Apr 3, 2024 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTH CHARLESTON | R-7539 | ...771860 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Mar 14, 2024 | SC | FATAL | 1 | 0 | SOUTH CONGAREE | PLATT SPRINGS RD | ...824158 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Jan 24, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | PINE RIDGE | CHARLESTON HWY | ...606919 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| May 15, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEXINGTON | CALKS FERRY RD | ...UL8305 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Mar 3, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA | ARROWWOOD RD | ...715575 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Feb 14, 2023 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WINNSBORO | US HIGHWAY 321 | ...771865 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Feb 14, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | RION | STATE HIGHWAY 269 | ...W56947 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Feb 2, 2023 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LEXINGTON | TWO NOTCH RD | ...LD9569 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Sep 15, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA | 48 | ...LD9568 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Aug 5, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEXINGTON | I 20 | ...444813 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Apr 19, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA | I 20 | ...444815 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Mar 25, 2022 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | IRMO | BROAD RIVER RD | ...771860 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Nov 5, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAYCE | CHARLESTON HWY | ...715572 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Apr 8, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SUMMITT | US 378 | ...LD9571 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Mar 2, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CROSS HILL | SC39 | ...LD9566 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Jan 28, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | 485 | ...715566 | L A BARRIER & SON INC |
| Sep 14, 2020 | SC | FATAL | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2020 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events