FOUNTAIN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
WEST COLUMBIA, SC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 203 days Jan 9, 2019 → Jul 31, 2019
- Common (Property) gap · 202 days Inactive Jan 15, 2019 → reinstated Aug 5, 2019
- 1 fatality on crash record 6 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FOUNTAIN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC (USDOT 3061224) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 203 days — Jan 9, 2019 → Jul 31, 2019 • Common (Property) gap · 202 days — Inactive Jan 15, 2019 → reinstated Aug 5, 2019 • 1 fatality on crash record — 6 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3061224/ 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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 6.9% vs peer median 15.6% (better). n=28001 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.
Recent changes
- Power Units +5 (32 → 37) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Physical street 113 OAK HOLLOW CT → 303 NORTHVIEW RD · Jul 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Physical city COLUMBIA → WEST COLUMBIA · May 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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InsuranceVANLINER INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 17, 2026
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Process AgentSKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC055363ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Truck tractors | 0 | 37 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 6 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 90 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 53 | 53 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 5.66% | — |
| 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
FOUNTAIN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC is a motor carrier based in WEST COLUMBIA, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3061224. 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 37 power units and 55 drivers, with 90 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 6.9%. 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.
FOUNTAIN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 32 power units and 55 drivers, based in Columbia, SC. Across 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 4.0% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
50 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 61% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (30) and SC (16), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
4.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (53.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 32 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 55 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 28,001 ACTIVE carriers operating 18–56 power units (±50% of this carrier's 37 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 15, 2019 to Aug 5, 2019 (202 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 9, 2019 to Jul 31, 2019 (203 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 3 tracked changes on record. · 2 address changes
Record Changes
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Physical street 113 OAK HOLLOW CT 303 NORTHVIEW RDSeen 56 times · first May 25, 2026 · last Jul 25, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Physical city COLUMBIA WEST COLUMBIASeen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 32 37Seen 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 |
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| North Carolina (NC) | 28 | 1 | 3.6% | May 3, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 20 | 1 | 5.0% | Jul 8, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 61 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 18 | |
| Freightliner | 13 | |
| International | 3 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Hyut | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.02 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 0.84 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 1.15 | 1 | — | 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 (90 rows) View all 90 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88351264 | Jul 8, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88239214 | Jun 25, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LRLIWR | Yes |
| 88241549 | Jun 24, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88052253 | Jun 4, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87986893 | May 27, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 87964841 | May 26, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 87860131 | May 13, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87756072 | May 3, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87655719 | Apr 21, 2026 | MD | 1 | FROSTBURG MD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87242336 | Mar 7, 2026 | NC | 3 | I 85 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87105729 | Feb 17, 2026 | SC | 3 | HARLEYVILLE SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87087975 | Feb 17, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86905596 | Jan 28, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86707236 | Jan 3, 2026 | NC | 2 | I 85 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86630669 | Dec 21, 2025 | NC | 2 | I-85 NB NEAR MM 72 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86612539 | Dec 18, 2025 | SC | 3 | BATESBURG SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86491103 | Dec 4, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-polk-county,-i26 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86491568 | Dec 3, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-gaston-county-weigh-station-i- |
Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86475902 | Nov 30, 2025 | GA | 3 | GROVETOWN GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86426617 | Nov 26, 2025 | SC | 3 | CHAPIN SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 86403118 | Nov 22, 2025 | NC | 1 | nc-gaston-county-weigh-station-i- |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86383450 | Nov 18, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-gaston-county-weigh-station-i- |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86216182 | Oct 30, 2025 | NC | 1 | nc-gaston-county-weigh-station-i- |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86168629 | Oct 26, 2025 | NC | 1 | nc-gaston-county-weigh-station-i- |
Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3197809
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4V4NC9UGNN318310
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0 | — | No |
| 86140597 | Oct 21, 2025 | NC | 1 | nc-gaston-county-weigh-station-i- |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| GA0010024150 | Aug 29, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108050570 | Mar 10, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107984529 | Jan 4, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0243265159 | Nov 19, 2024 | VA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3961642600 | Nov 18, 2022 | NY | 0 | 2 | No | No | Injury |
| GA0008616823 | Jul 12, 2022 | GA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
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 (15 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV7090201 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 17, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV7090201 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2023 | Feb 17, 2026 | REPLACED |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7090200-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7090200-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7090200-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 31, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRB004198 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 31, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 | REPLACED |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRB004198 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 31, 2021 | Feb 12, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0971030 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2021 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 203 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 9, 2019 to Jul 31, 2019 | ||||||
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM027435-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 31, 2018 | Jan 9, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM027435-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 5, 2018 | Aug 31, 2018 | REPLACED |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM027435-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 5, 2018 | Sep 5, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM027435-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 30, 2018 | Jul 6, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM027435-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 27, 2018 | Apr 30, 2018 | REPLACED |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM027435-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 27, 2018 | May 9, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 17, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 31, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 27, 2022
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Jul 31, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 5, 2019
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Jan 15, 2019
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Jan 15, 2019authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 15, 2019authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 202 days (through Aug 5, 2019)
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Jan 9, 2019insuranceCANCEL — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
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Jan 9, 2019insurance gapCoverage gap: 203 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 31, 2019)
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Sep 5, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
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Sep 4, 2018
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Aug 31, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
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Jul 6, 2018
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Jul 6, 2018insuranceCANCEL — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
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May 9, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
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May 1, 2018
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Apr 30, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
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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| I-26 EB ROADSIDE | SC | 3 | 1 |
| GROVETOWN GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| I 85 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| CLINTON SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| I-26 WB ROADSIDE | SC | 2 | 1 |
| SC 72 LAURENS COUNTY | SC | 2 | 0 |
| US 221 MCCORMICK COUNTY | SC | 2 | 0 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 1 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| LAWRENCEVILLE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC055363
common · ACTIVE · MC
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VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 32,005 carriers served
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90 inspections
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6 reportable crashes
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How to verify FOUNTAIN TRANSPORT SERVICES 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.
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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.
- 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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