CAROLINA TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC
LITTLE RIVER, SC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- 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 TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC (USDOT 3005771) 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 Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): JAMEE BLANTON (Company officer); STEVEN W. BLANTON (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — LOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICE Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3005771/ As of: Jul 25, 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 40% vs peer median 10% (worse). n=93853 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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.
Recent changes
- Physical street 90 HWY 57 SOUTH → 90 HIGHWAY 57 S · Jul 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceGEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 27, 2025
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Process AgentLOGISTEC/TTS RESIDENT AGENTS SERVICEBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC026489ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 4 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 27 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 10.53% | — |
| 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 TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC is a motor carrier based in LITTLE RIVER, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3005771. 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 11 power units and 6 drivers, with 27 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. 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 TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 6 drivers, based in Little River, SC. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 114% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (11) and NC (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
13.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (65.2% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS1 (Speeding 1-5 mph over limit) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 6 drivers; Kenworth, Other, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 93,853 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical street 90 HWY 57 SOUTH 90 HIGHWAY 57 SSeen 33 times · first Jun 22, 2026 · last Jul 25, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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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) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Jul 6, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | ALERT | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 2.00 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 7.93 | 8 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (27 rows) View all 27 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88326753 | Jul 6, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88254688 | Jun 26, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88035581 | Jun 3, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Peterbilt
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0 | — | No |
| 87787247 | May 6, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87700924 | Apr 27, 2026 | NC | 3 | US17 NEAR NC130 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87485867 | Apr 1, 2026 | NC | 1 | US 17 NEAR NC 904 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87273509 | Mar 10, 2026 | SC | 2 | GALIVANTS FERRY SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.78A-WS, 396.3A1-OAL, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86887561 | Jan 22, 2026 | SC | 1 | AYNOR SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86647132 | Dec 20, 2025 | SC | 3 | LORIS SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86613541 | Dec 18, 2025 | SC | 3 | GALIVANTS FERRY SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 86528385 | Dec 9, 2025 | NC | 1 | US17 NEAR SR1184 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Peterbilt
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0 | — | No |
| 86379003 | Nov 17, 2025 | SC | 3 | LORIS SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85830689 | Sep 16, 2025 | SC | 2 | AYNOR SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.51C-BAPG, 393.60D, 393.9A-LHWS | Yes |
| 85747933 | Sep 10, 2025 | NC | 1 | US17 NEAR UNION SCHOOL RD |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.9, 393.43, 391.41A | Yes |
| 85732398 | Sep 8, 2025 | SC | 3 | GALIVANTS FERRY SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 84689977 | May 15, 2025 | SC | 3 | CONWAY SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16AD | No |
| 83331019 | Dec 3, 2024 | SC | 3 | GALIVANTS FERRY SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83142246 | Nov 7, 2024 | SC | 3 | AYNOR SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 82256030 | Jul 30, 2024 | SC | 3 | US 501 MARION COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81589675 | May 13, 2024 | NC | 2 | I140 NEAR US 17 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80904111 | Feb 20, 2024 | SC | 3 | US 501 HORRY COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80718987 | Jan 30, 2024 | SC | 3 | US 501 HORRY COUNTY |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 80627863 | Jan 13, 2024 | SC | 3 | HORRY CNTY SECONDARY ROADS |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.2, 391.41(a) | Yes |
| 79919365 | Oct 16, 2023 | SC | 2 | US 501 HORRY COUNTY |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79629201 | Sep 11, 2023 | SC | 3 | US 501 HORRY COUNTY |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0024263996 | Jul 30, 2024 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0024525952 | Apr 18, 2024 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300199603 | 91X | $750,000 | Aug 27, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300199603 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 27, 2025 | Feb 12, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300199603 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 27, 2025 | Aug 27, 2025 | REPLACED |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BAS 57601533 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 10, 2017 | Aug 27, 2025 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 12, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 21, 2026
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Aug 27, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 27, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2020
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Jun 15, 2017
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| US 501 HORRY COUNTY | SC | 6 | 0 |
| GALIVANTS FERRY SC | SC | 4 | 0 |
| AYNOR SC | SC | 3 | 1 |
| LORIS SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| I140 NEAR US 17 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US17 NEAR NC130 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US 17 NEAR NC 904 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US17 NEAR SR1184 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US17 NEAR UNION SCHOOL RD | NC | 1 | 1 |
| CONWAY SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC026489
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify CAROLINA TRANSPORT SYSTEMS LLC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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