CAROLINA SCALES INC
CAROLINA SCALES INC is a corporation based in WEST COLUMBIA, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 337834. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 7 drivers, with 4 roadside inspections on file. 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.
CAROLINA SCALES INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 7 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in West Columbia, SC. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in SC (4 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (80.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Kenworth is the most-inspected make.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 338,685 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
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) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 11, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 4 |
Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86550769 | Dec 11, 2025 | SC | 3 | PROSPERITY SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85528723 | Aug 19, 2025 | SC | 3 | CAYCE SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 84586834 | May 5, 2025 | SC | 3 | CLINTON SC |
KENWORTH M TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 83446546 | Dec 20, 2024 | SC | 3 | HARLEYVILLE SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAYCE SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| CLINTON SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| HARLEYVILLE SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| PROSPERITY SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
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