ANCHOR SIGN INC
ANCHOR SIGN INC is a corporation based in CHARLESTON, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 601092. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 22 power units and 28 drivers, with 36 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 5.0%. 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.
ANCHOR SIGN INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 22 power units and 28 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Charleston, SC. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 25% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in FL (5) and GA (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
5.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (40.0% of violations); top code 383.23A2 (Operating a CMV without a CDL) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 22 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 28 drivers; International, Dodge, and Ram are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 42,961 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–33 power units (±50% of this carrier's 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (FL) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 27, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 19, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 13, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 13, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 24 | |
| Dodge | 7 | |
| Other | 4 | |
| Hard | 3 | |
| Hardee Mfg | 2 | |
| Ram | 2 | |
| Transtar | 1 |
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 (36 rows) View all 36 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86029333 | Oct 13, 2025 | SC | 2 | SENECA SC |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 85823976 | Sep 19, 2025 | AL | 1 | LEEDS AL |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85493540 | Aug 13, 2025 | MS | 1 | JONES COUNTY |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85455538 | Aug 11, 2025 | SC | 3 | GREENWOOD SC |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85390388 | Jul 27, 2025 | GA | 1 | GROVETOWN GA |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85152611 | Jul 7, 2025 | NC | 3 | I40 |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 383.23A2 | Yes |
| 84912358 | Jun 9, 2025 | MS | 3 | I-20 W |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84711448 | May 12, 2025 | GA | 3 | DARIEN GA |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84414269 | Apr 15, 2025 | LA | 1 | KENTWOOD LA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84399884 | Apr 14, 2025 | AL | 3 | ELDRIDGE AL |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84141472 | Mar 13, 2025 | FL | 3 | SEFFNER FL |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 84085031 | Mar 5, 2025 | GA | 1 | VALDOSTA GA |
TRANSTAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84045788 | Mar 5, 2025 | US | 1 | VALDOSTA GA |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 82899304 | Oct 14, 2024 | NC | 1 | nc-charlotte-weigh-station,-i-85, |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82711994 | Sep 16, 2024 | FL | 3 | SEFFNER FL |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82128767 | Jul 15, 2024 | NC | 1 | US 74 |
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81967373 | Jun 20, 2024 | FL | 3 | SEFFNER FL |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81956720 | Jun 20, 2024 | GA | 1 | LAGRANGE GA |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81763013 | May 27, 2024 | FL | 3 | LAMONT FL |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81709001 | May 20, 2024 | FL | 3 | PENSACOLA FL |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80772799 | Jan 29, 2024 | FL | 2 | JASPER FL |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80091388 | Oct 30, 2023 | GA | 3 | ga-columbia-co-i/s-wb |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 79964534 | Oct 19, 2023 | GA | 1 | ga-monroe-co-i/s-sb |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.95(a) | No |
| 79827926 | Sep 28, 2023 | GA | 1 | ga-mcintosh-co-i/s-nb |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 79756371 | Sep 20, 2023 | GA | 1 | ga-carroll-co-i/s-wb |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0001640656 | Apr 16, 2021 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| GA0006368568 | Aug 26, 2017 | GA | 0 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| MO0000059796 | Sep 21, 2015 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| WV000031534A | Jul 6, 2015 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| FL8378289704 | Sep 15, 2014 | FL | 1 | 1 | No | Yes | Fatal |
| GA0004485698 | Jun 23, 2013 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| TN0100299945 | Mar 5, 2013 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MD1111074642 | Feb 18, 2011 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| GA9428049001 | Sep 8, 2009 | GA | 0 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| FL7564566007 | Apr 8, 2007 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| AL006531152A | Dec 12, 2006 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| AL006524221A | Jul 6, 2006 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NC0101370828 | Jan 19, 2005 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| MO0000004259 | Feb 15, 2003 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEFFNER FL | FL | 3 | 0 |
| ELDRIDGE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| LEEDS AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| JASPER FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| LAMONT FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| MCSAP HCC I-10 ESCAMBIA | FL | 1 | 0 |
| PENSACOLA FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| DARIEN GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| GROVETOWN GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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