PATTEN SEED COMPANY LLC
USDOT 41851 • 22 WESTEDGE ST SUITE 520, CHARLESTON, SC, 29403
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 160 inspections
Violation Summary (105 violations from latest 100 of 160 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(a) | Vehicle marking requirements | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110C-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.61-WD | Windows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-STLN | Steering - Loose nuts on tie rods/pitman arm/drag link/steering arm/tie rod | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106(b) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(c) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (160 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2025 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-40 | ...VY6983 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY LLC |
| Aug 8, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCK HILL | INTERSTATE-77 77SB | ...BH3433 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| May 15, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | US 380 | ...NS7218 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| Apr 21, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ORANGEBURG | FIVE CHOP RD | ...443275 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| Apr 4, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAWRENCEVILLE | HURRICANE SHOALS RD NEAR CURTIS RD | ...WH5506 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| Dec 10, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | UNINCORPORATED | I 75 S NEAR I 285 W | ...617399 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| Nov 22, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | OAK RIDGE | S ILLINOIS AVE | ...UJ4950 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| Jun 19, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | POMARIA | I-26E | ...740437 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| Oct 16, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL LEE | Lee Road 206 | ...UE6085 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| Oct 10, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LENOIR CITY | FORD RD | ...HJ2979 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| Oct 9, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARIETTA | EAST-WEST AT HICKS | ...LZ5776 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| Jul 18, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 85 AT MM 17 | ...UE6082 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| Jan 27, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | KINARDS | INTERSTATE 26 | ...NS3040 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| Mar 21, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MACON | HARTLEY BRIDGE RD / BANKSTON LAKE RD | ...211531 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| Feb 22, 2022 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FORT MILL | OLD NATION RD | ...KS9001 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| Dec 17, 2021 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST COLUMBIA | I 26 | ...FV8647 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| Oct 13, 2021 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DURHAM | 70 | ...JC7543 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| Sep 28, 2021 | SC | FATAL | 1 | 1 | SUMMERVILLE | US 176 | ...001601 | PATTEN SEED COMPANY |
| May 15, 2020 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 2020 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2019 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 1, 2018 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2018 | SC | FATAL | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2018 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2017 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records