SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC

USDOT 388355 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY Unsatisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: WARREN KNIGHT General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Construction +1 more Based in LANCASTER, SC Grade F · 69
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Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book
Blockers
  • Unsatisfactory safety rating FMCSA Unsatisfactory ratings typically prohibit interstate operation until upgraded.
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: WARREN KNIGHT
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials
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TruckCodex risk summary — SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC (USDOT 388355)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): WARREN KNIGHT (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  • Unsatisfactory safety rating — FMCSA Unsatisfactory ratings typically prohibit interstate operation until upgraded.

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/388355/
As of: Jul 20, 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 F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 69/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=281616 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unsatisfactory · 0/100

Official FMCSA Unsatisfactory safety rating after a compliance review.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Do not book.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 388355
In FMCSA records since Apr 6, 1990 (~36y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer WARREN KNIGHT
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Construction, Other (SIGNS SUPPLIES)
Fleet size 2 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 1 mi
Contact & address
Physical
1826 FLAT CREEK RD
LANCASTER, SC 29720
Mailing
P O BOX 1747
LANCASTER, SC 29721-1747
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 388355
In FMCSA records since Apr 6, 1990 (~36y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1 mi
Safety Rating Unsatisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.00 vs 1.80 +0.20
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 1 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 1 1 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0%
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%).

Power Units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections
1
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
3
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC is a corporation based in LANCASTER, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 388355. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Unsatisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection 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.

Unsatisfactory safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier an Unsatisfactory safety rating after a compliance review.

Carrier overview

SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Lancaster, SC. Across 1 roadside inspection 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.

Inspection profile

1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, most heavily in NC (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.16 (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Ford is the most-inspected make.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 281,616 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,616 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 281,616 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-02 2025-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 1 0 0.0% Feb 25, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Ford 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 6.00 6 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 0.00 0 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 (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
83968774 Feb 25, 2025 NC 3 40
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.16, 392.2C No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
SC0020272205 Oct 24, 2020 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0105674414 Nov 10, 2018 NC 0 6 Yes No Injury
GA0005152507 Jan 30, 2015 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
40 NC 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC

Is SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 388355 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC's safety rating?
SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC's FMCSA safety rating is Unsatisfactory. An Unsatisfactory rating typically prohibits the carrier from operating in interstate commerce until upgraded. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC had?
1 roadside inspection are on file for SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC's out-of-service rate?
SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC based?
SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1826 FLAT CREEK RD, LANCASTER, South Carolina 29720. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC have valid operating authority?
SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC operate?
SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC self-reports 2 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC had any crashes?
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SIGN CARE CAROLINA LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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