SPELL DISTRIBUTION INC
USDOT 2887764 • 11 BARNLEY CT, COLUMBIA, SC, 29229
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 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
2,887,764
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8437093940
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
285,645
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
11 BARNLEY CT, COLUMBIA, SC, 29229
Mailing Address
11 BARNLEY CT, COLUMBIA, SC, 29229-7745
Contact
Phone: 8437093940
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jun 27, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-969623 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 24, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 53-388694-00 | ON FILE | Jun 27, 2021 | Jun 27, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP50659A | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2019 | Jun 27, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN216008 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2017 | Jun 27, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA3807414 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2016 | Jun 27, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 53-388694-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2025 | Jun 27, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP50659A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2021 | Jun 27, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN216008 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2019 | Jun 27, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA3807414 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2017 | Jun 27, 2017 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC969623 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2025 |
| MC969623 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 7, 2016 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
13
Violations
28
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
23.1%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
6
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
2
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 13 of 13 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 13 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (28 violations from 13 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 4 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
23.1%vs nat'l 23.4%
On par with national average
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.15vs nat'l 1.80
+0.35 above avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (13 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
7 total · 14.3% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2
Crash History (2 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIMPSONVILLE | 418 HWY | ...N35416 | SPELL DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Jul 27, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLESTON | 526 | ...X16074 | SPELL DISTRIBUTION INC |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jun 27, 2025
InsuranceInsurance cancel
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 27, 2021
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jun 27, 2019
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 27, 2017
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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