HERK TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 2832433 • 536 POPE FIELD ROAD, EASLEY, SC, 29642

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,832,433
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8644425612
Power Units (MCS-150)
29
Drivers (MCS-150)
27
MCS-150 Mileage
914,601
Physical Address
536 POPE FIELD ROAD, EASLEY, SC, 29642
Mailing Address
PO BOX 2458, EASLEY, SC, 29641
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 10, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1049974ACTIVEUnknownMay 28, 2025
Contract CarrierMC-1049974ACTIVEUnknownMay 28, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT1560101252ON FILEFeb 10, 2025Jun 21, 2025

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT1560101252REPLACEDFeb 10, 2025May 22, 2025
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT1560101252REPLACEDFeb 10, 2024Feb 10, 2025
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFA23MOT02234700REPLACEDFeb 10, 2023Feb 10, 2024
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP67836AREPLACEDFeb 10, 2021Feb 10, 2023
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/PrimaryTP9883478 01CANCELLEDFeb 10, 2020Feb 10, 2021
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCH19MOT02116400REPLACEDOct 12, 2019Feb 10, 2020
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary9786721CANCELLEDJul 9, 2019Oct 12, 2019

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT1560101252BIPD/PrimaryJun 21, 2025Jun 21, 2025
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT1560101252BIPD/PrimaryMay 22, 2025May 22, 2025
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT1560101252BIPD/PrimaryFeb 10, 2025Feb 10, 2025
TERM/REPLNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYFA23MOT02234700BIPD/PrimaryFeb 10, 2024Feb 10, 2024
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP67836ABIPD/PrimaryFeb 10, 2023Feb 10, 2023
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PATP9883478 01BIPD/PrimaryFeb 10, 2021Feb 10, 2021
TERM/REPLNAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANYCH19MOT02116400BIPD/PrimaryFeb 10, 2020Feb 10, 2020
CANCELCENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY9786721BIPD/PrimaryOct 12, 2019Oct 12, 2019

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1049974CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 27, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 28, 2025
MC1049974COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 27, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 28, 2025
MC1049974COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 14, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 9, 2021
MC1049974CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 14, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 9, 2021
MC1049974COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 16, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 15, 2019
MC1049974CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 16, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 15, 2019
MC1049974MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 25, 2019Unknown
MC1049974MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJul 25, 2019Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
18%

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

Inspections
86
Violations
100
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.6%
Driver OOS %
2.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
29
Drivers (MCS-150)
27
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

2
May
2
Jun
3
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
3
Dec
3
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
3
Apr
5
May
2
Jun
4
Jul
1
Aug
3
Sep
6
Oct
2
Nov
4
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 86 of 86 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states86 inspections

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Violation Summary (100 violations from 86 inspections)

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Violation Summary (100 violations from 86 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit803Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.104F3-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged306Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.124E-CCPCargo securement - concrete pipe337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.124(e)Cargo securement - concrete pipe227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWPBOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.104B-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106C1-CCargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:399.211-CBPCab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps handholds or deck plates10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110(b)Cargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(b)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(f)(4)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.80(a)Using a hand-held mobile telephone107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.201(b)Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.51(a)CDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
11.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-11.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.4 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.16vs nat'l 1.80
-0.64 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 (86 inspections)

Showing 50 of 86

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Inspection History (86 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 23, 202687369881GREENVILLE SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 2, 202687200884WARE SHOALS SCSCLevel 3EASTON CAR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS1No
Feb 18, 202687085541EASLEY SCSCLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.11A1-LILNo
Feb 13, 202687041671GREENVILLE SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 11, 202687022614KINARDS SCSCLevel 3TRAILSTAR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG1No
Jan 21, 202686884613GREENWOOD SCSCLevel 1KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR3393.55E-B, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.48A-BIBDNo
Dec 30, 202586691374SALUDA SCSCLevel 3MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 30, 202586691403SALUDA SCSCLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 16, 202586588244GREENVILLE SCSCLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLEWPBYes
Dec 1, 202586483778WARE SHOALS SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Nov 13, 202586310602CHAPIN SCSCLevel 3TRAILSTAR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Nov 10, 202586287815CHAPIN SCSCLevel 3MAC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Oct 23, 202586152880TAYLORS SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 20, 202586092538RoadsideSCLevel 3KENWORTH M STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 17, 202586078853WARE SHOALS SCSCLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 16, 202586065146CLINTON SCSCLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 16, 202586088086EASLEY SCSCLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLS1No
Oct 2, 202585935877LEXINGTON SCSCLevel 1SUMMIT TRA SEMI-TRAILER1393.78A-WSNo
Sep 30, 202585914517GILBERT SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Sep 23, 202585862558HODGES SCSCLevel 3MAC TRAILE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 19, 202585836836GREENVILLE SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 8, 202585454588GREENWOOD SCSCLevel 2KENWORTH M STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 24, 202585318133GREENVILLE SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS1No
Jul 21, 202585270204COLUMBIA SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLS2, 383.23A2-LCDLNYes
Jul 16, 202585230297LEXINGTON SCSCLevel 3SUMMIT TRA SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG3No
Jul 14, 202585230220LAURENS SCSCLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Jun 20, 202585003250PELZER SCSCLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2393.104F3-C, 392.9A2-CYes
Jun 4, 202584860737WEST COLUMBIA SCSCLevel 2CUSTOM SCO TRUCK TRACTOR3393.100B-C, 393.104F3-C, 393.124E-CCPYes
May 29, 202584837013HODGES SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 14, 202584663398LEXINGTON SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH M STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
May 6, 202584596158ANDERSON SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWG2No
May 5, 202584586843LAURENS SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 2, 202584564344EASLEY SCSCLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Apr 29, 202584514712TRAVELERS REST SCSCLevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Apr 22, 202584484038PICKENS SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 14, 202584399632PELZER SCSCLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Mar 28, 202584249949GASTON SCSCLevel 3SUMMIT TRA SEMI-TRAILER1392.16-DNo
Mar 5, 202584036918PIEDMONT SCSCLevel 3TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS1No
Feb 26, 202583966457CAYCE SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH M STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWG1No
Feb 14, 202583865620GASTON SCSCLevel 3TRAIL STAR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS1No
Feb 13, 202583856224COLUMBIA SCSCLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.104B-C, 393.104F3-C, 393.106C1-CYes
Jan 17, 202583635703GREENVILLE SCSCLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LILNo
Jan 16, 202583623154GRAY COURT SCSCLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER2393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.124E-CCPYes
Jan 7, 202583554281NEWBERRY SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 27, 202483493615DUNCAN SCSCLevel 3KALYN CO. SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLLRNo
Dec 20, 202483463413SPARTANBURG SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLLRNo
Dec 13, 202483382821LEXINGTON SCSCLevel 2KENWORTH M STRAIGHT TRUCK2399.211-CBP, 393.81-HNo
Nov 19, 202483192458WARE SHOALS SCSCLevel 3FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 24, 202483013838EASLEY SCSCLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.11A1-LIL, 393.100B-CYes
Oct 14, 202482917005POWDERSVILLE SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH M STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS1No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

65 total · 15.4% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving38 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 2 OOS

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
3
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
7

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 23, 2025SCTOW00GREENVILLE29SB...460954HERK TRANSPORT INC
Apr 8, 2024SCFATAL11EASLEYPOPE FIELD RD...N15832HERK TRANSPORT INC
Mar 26, 2024SCINJURY01ROCK HILLMCCONNELLS HWY...114916HERK TRANSPORT INC
Oct 20, 2022SCTOW00GREENVILLEALEXANDER ST...460953HERK TRANSPORT INC
Jun 22, 2021SCFATAL11GREENVILLE...198326HERK TRANSPORT INC
Apr 2, 2021SCTOW00GREENVILLEINTERSTATE 85 SOUTH...819529HERK TRANSPORT INC
Feb 24, 2021SCTOW00GAFFNEY85...460954HERK TRANSPORT INC

Compliance Timeline

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

Jun 23, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 21, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 28, 2025
Authority
May 28, 2025
Authority
May 22, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 10, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 8, 2024
Crash
Fatal crash in SC
1 fatality, 1 injury
Mar 26, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in SC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 10, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 10, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 20, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 22, 2021
Crash
Fatal crash in SC
1 fatality, 1 injury
Apr 2, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 24, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 10, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Feb 10, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 12, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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