- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 106 days (since Feb 1, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
RITAL TRANSPORTATION LLC
RITAL TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in WEST COLUMBIA, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3801987. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
RITAL TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in West Columbia, SC. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 57.1% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 40% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (2) and NC (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
57.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (90.9% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 28, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 21, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Wabash National | 11 | |
| Freightliner | 7 | |
| Volvo | 5 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87580941 | Apr 14, 2026 | MO | 1 | ST CLAIR MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 3A1-BOS, 45B2-BHTD, 47E | Yes |
| 86688560 | Dec 28, 2025 | GA | 1 | JACKSON GA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 86528631 | Dec 9, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A, 396.3A1DSDT, 393.75C | Yes |
| 86384004 | Nov 19, 2025 | NC | 3 | I-85NB AT MILE 13 |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83387231 | Dec 12, 2024 | KY | 1 | KUTTAWA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.45, 393.47E | Yes |
| 82814924 | Oct 2, 2024 | KY | 2 | MOUNT VERNON |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 393.207A | No |
| 81712058 | May 21, 2024 | TN | 2 | KNOX COUNTY SCALES EB |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80468108 | Dec 22, 2023 | TN | 3 | — |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80317414 | Dec 5, 2023 | MO | 1 | SAINT CLAIR MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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24 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.8(a) | Yes |
| 80016928 | Oct 26, 2023 | NC | 3 | I 285 NB |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.16(a) | Yes |
| 79742054 | Sep 24, 2023 | TN | 2 | I40E |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 395.20(b) | No |
| 79579638 | Sep 2, 2023 | NC | 2 | nc-hillsborough-weigh-station,-i- |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108338000 | Dec 9, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| GA0009742091 | Jan 7, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MO0000107709 | Apr 18, 2024 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2022 | MC1368854-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TIESC003578-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT0110382188 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2024 | Feb 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT0110382188 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT0110382188 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Sep 29, 2024 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-686259-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EIC-686259-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2023 | Feb 15, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 11, 2022 | Apr 12, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP80382A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2022 | Jul 11, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 1, 2026insuranceCANCEL — KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 14, 2026
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Feb 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 29, 2025
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Nov 1, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 29, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 15, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 30, 2024
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Apr 14, 2023
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Apr 12, 2023insuranceCANCEL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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Jul 12, 2022
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Jul 11, 2022insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 18, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| JACKSON GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| KUTTAWA | KY | 1 | 1 |
| MOUNT VERNON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| SAINT CLAIR MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| ST CLAIR MO | MO | 1 | 1 |
| I 285 NB | NC | 1 | 1 |
| I-85NB AT MILE 13 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I40E | TN | 1 | 0 |
| KNOX COUNTY SCALES EB | TN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 7 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.20(b) | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1368854
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KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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- 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.
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