SOUTHERN WELDERS SUPPLY COMPANY INC

USDOT 568456 • 1715 SEAL STREET, ORANGEBURG, SC, 29116

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
568,456
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Intrastate (Hazmat)
Phone
8035354750
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
MCS-150 Mileage
10,000
Physical Address
1715 SEAL STREET, ORANGEBURG, SC, 29116
Mailing Address
PO BOX 2021, ORANGEBURG, SC, 29116-2021
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
51%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
55
Violations
57
9 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
14.5%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
11
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
3
Jan
4
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
3
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 55 of 55 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state55 inspections

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Violation Summary (57 violations from 55 inspections)

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Violation Summary (57 violations from 55 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps513Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain30Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.519D1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - The background color symbol text numerals and inner border on a placard must be as specified in 172.521 through 172.560 of this subpart as a20Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBDBrake actuators/chambers defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.502(a)(1)Placarding general requirements207Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30-BBattery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.10A3-RRCRailroad Crossing - Driver failed to stop at a railroad grade crossing - Hazmat Placard Vehicle10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWPBOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format legibility color and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.519D3-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Upon visual examination a color on a placard must fall within the color tolerances displayed on the appropriate Hazardous Materials Label and P10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.834A-HMCGeneral loading/unloading hazmat116Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.407A-HML172.407A-HML10Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:172.400(a)Hazmat labeling on packages105Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:177.834(a)General loading/unloading hazmat116Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:172.504(a)Placarding - table 1 materials108Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v)Tires - other defects106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
14.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-8.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.04vs nat'l 1.80
-0.76 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (55 inspections)

Showing 50 of 55

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Inspection History (55 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 30, 202687482171LAKE CITY SCSCLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.30-BNo
Mar 2, 202687196794MARION SCSCLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 17, 202687104033BAMBERG SCSCLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK2172.519D1-HMPMCNo
Feb 9, 202687037325MARION SCSCLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 20, 202686881074EFFINGHAM SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 13, 202686774222SUMTER SCSCLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.10A3-RRCNo
Nov 6, 202586262393BENNETTSVILLE SCSCLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 15, 202586065643CAYCE SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 13, 202586066575FLORENCE SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 28, 202585645412AYNOR SCSCLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWPBNo
Aug 20, 202585575389ORANGEBURG SCSCLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 7, 202585440087DARLINGTON SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LCL, 393.78A-WSNo
Jul 9, 202585161313SUMTER SCSCLevel 2DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK3396.17C-PI, 392.16-D, 172.516C6-HMPMCNo
Jul 3, 202585133417HARTSVILLE SCSCLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK9393.47D2-BLTBD, 392.2-SLLSR, 172.516C1-HMPMCYes
Jun 17, 202585005724FLORENCE SCSCLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK5177.801-HMHCNP, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-HLLHNo
Jun 4, 202584860770ALCOLU SCSCLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LTSIYes
May 1, 202584577817DARLINGTON SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 1, 202584290949EFFINGHAM SCSCLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSIYes
Mar 31, 202584290786FLORENCE SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.45D-BNo
Mar 28, 202584252481ORANGEBURG SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LHLI, 393.78A-WSNo
Feb 19, 202583916676LAKE CITY SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 5, 202583844541LAKE CITY SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 3, 202583763754ORANGEBURG SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 3, 202583806409FLORENCE SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 28, 202583722237FLORENCE SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9A-LTSI, 177.834A-HMCYes
Jan 15, 202583609256COLUMBIA SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 13, 202583588466ST MATTHEWS SCSCLevel 1CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK2172.407A-HML, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Nov 26, 202483269614FLORENCE SCSCLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 28, 202482522191I-77 NB ROADSIDESCLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 31, 202482265748US 378 FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 9, 202482072420SC 327 FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17(c)No
Jun 11, 202481855212I-77 NB ROADSIDESCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1172.400(a)No
May 17, 202481642083US 52 FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 7, 202481543621SC 327 FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 28, 202480961450I-95 NB ROADSIDESCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 13, 202480837581US 378 SUMTER COUNTYSCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)Yes
Feb 8, 202480813591US 76 FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 7, 202480803125US 301 ORANGEBURG COUNTYSCLevel 3DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.82(a)(1)No
Feb 5, 202480767907US 401 DARLINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1172.502(a)(1)No
Jan 16, 202480628259US 52 FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3177.834(a), 172.502(a)(1), 172.504(a)Yes
Jan 11, 202480591222US 52 DARLINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No
Dec 22, 202380492885SC 327 FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No
Dec 5, 202380311711SC 34 DARLINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 27, 202380253633I-77 SB ROADSIDESCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 30, 202380039330US 76 FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 26, 202380026968SC 34 DARLINGTON COUNTYSCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 26, 202380017237US 521 SUMTER COUNTYSCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 10, 202379871997US 15 SUMTER COUNTYSCLevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.16(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.67(c)(7)(v)Yes
Sep 18, 202379694657I-77 SB ROADSIDESCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.95(a), 392.9(a)(2)Yes
Aug 29, 202379545326US 76 FLORENCE COUNTYSCLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

34 total · 11.8% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Aug 2, 2011SCINJURY01
Jan 12, 2005SCINJURY01
Dec 6, 2000SCTOW00

Compliance Timeline

3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Aug 2, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 12, 2005
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 6, 2000
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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