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CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC
Simpsonville, SC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1106765 · MC 455378
Satisfactory
Active 23 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-455378 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
1.1% OOS · 144 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 23 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 6.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 144 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC455378
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy GAL 4840063-02
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1106765
MC Number
MC-455378
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 13, 2003
Authority Granted
April 8, 2003
Annual Mileage
2,656,865 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
213 Brandau Lane, Simpsonville, SC 29680
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mark Randolph
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceDry BulkOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
144
Driver Inspections
128
Vehicle Inspections
29
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving15
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate6.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
1.1% of 91 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
4th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 97 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 97 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 97 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 97 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2026 | GA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
| August 28, 2025 | SC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 27, 2024 | SC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC99
NC9
TN6
GA3
AL2
KY1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (97)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~43
of 44 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~54
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
43
Tank
23
Semi-trailer
18
Dry Van
4
Flatbed
4
Trailer (type not listed)
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR4RN769154 | 9 | — |
| 2015 Vantage Trailers | Tank · 42 ft | 4E7PA4225FABA4820 | 6 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV2SLWC1783 | 5 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5JN425683 | 5 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR1RN763957 | 5 | 2 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR5RN764058 | 5 | — |
| 2015 Vantage Trailers | Tank · 42 ft | 4E7PA4229FABA4741 | 5 | — |
| Other | Semi-trailer | 5MATA4229FA030903 | 5 | — |
| Other | Semi-trailer | 1S9AL15B9JH474177 | 4 | — |
| Stephens | Semi-trailer | 1SPAL158XJH474009 | 4 | — |
Show all 97 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0MJ463907 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1SD735750 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 3H4SS4329J3710458 | 4 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZSZR1RN027871 | 4 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR1PN456091 | 4 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR3RN764298 | 4 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR6RN769155 | 4 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZRXRN763956 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Vantage Trailers | Tank · 42 ft | 4E7PA4227FABA4818 | 4 | 2 |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MATA422XEA021867 | 4 | 1 |
| 2015 Brenner/beall/lafayette DRY BULK | Trailer (type not listed) | 10BDA7238FP002903 | 3 | 1 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 1S9AL15BXJH474043 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Trail King Industries | Tank · 42 ft | 1TKP04229EW044127 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1SD737109 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3SD735748 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X6SD737106 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8SD737107 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 41 ft | 3H6KS4124P3125516 | 3 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZSZR9SN262766 | 3 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR3PN456092 | 3 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR3RN764057 | 3 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR5PN475971 | 3 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR9PN304009 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Vantage Trailers | Tank · 42 ft | 4E7PA4222FABA4743 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4222F7T93883 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4226E5T41151 | 3 | — |
| 2014 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN422XE5T41153 | 3 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MATA4222FA030905 | 3 | — |
| Steph | — | 1S9AL15B7JH474176 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0SD737103 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 3H4SS4122S3166597 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 3H4SS4125S3168327 | 2 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZSZR0SN262767 | 2 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZSZR1SN262714 | 2 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZSZRXRN027870 | 2 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR3PN475970 | 2 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR3RN764060 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR7LN452296 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR7PN456161 | 2 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR9MN814534 | 2 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR9PN456162 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Vantage Trailers | Tank · 42 ft | 4E7PA4227FABA4821 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Vantage Trailers | Tank · 42 ft | 4E7PA4229FABA4819 | 2 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5MATA4220EA022767 | 2 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MATA422XGA034864 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Brenner/beall/lafayette DRY BULK | Trailer (type not listed) | 10BDA7236FP002902 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV1SLWC1659 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06204S702331 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0GL923524 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5ML159794 | 1 | — |
| E Park | Semi-trailer | 1S9AL158XJH4009 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Trail King Industries | Tank · 42 ft | 1TKP04220EW044128 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320562017033 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320862016975 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2485N5540407 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD48X7FJ460973 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2MJ463908 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2HD432503 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X2SD737104 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXSD737108 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDP9X1ND813033 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 2M512146981117609 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1TS020748 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 3H4SS4121S3168325 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 3H4SS4122S3168317 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 3H4SS4122S3168320 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 3H4SS4124S3166598 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 41 ft | 3H4SS4126S3168319 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR0MN814535 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR0PN456163 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR2PN456164 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR5RN782009 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR7RN764059 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR9LN452297 | 1 | 1 |
| Vantage | Semi-trailer | 4E7PA4222CABA3409 | 1 | — |
| Vant | Semi-trailer | 4E7PA422XCABA3352 | 1 | — |
| Southeaste | Semi-trailer | 4S9V6TA24FG347228 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4220F7T94093 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4226F7T94275 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 42 ft | 5HTSN4228E7T93563 | 1 | — |
| Heil | — | 5HTSN4ZZ8E7T93563 | 1 | 1 |
| Dors | Semi-trailer | 5JYSC4028KPD16253 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5MATA421CA021821 | 1 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MATA4220FA030904 | 1 | — |
| Mac | Semi-trailer | 5MATA4222EA022768 | 1 | — |
| Mac | Semi-trailer | 5MATA4229FA033459 | 1 | — |
| Al-mac Pro | Semi-trailer | 5MATA422XFA030425 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (144)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | 0258000766 | CAYCE SC | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIO HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPR4VN397719 3H4SS4126S3166599 |
SC P778472 SC 132479PT |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 30, 2026 | 0398001538 | FORT MILL SC | III | 1 | — | QUIKRETE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STEPHENS P |
1XPBDP9X5SD735749 1S9AL15B7JH474176 |
SC A015839 SC 108638PT |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 28, 2026 | 0006917435 | BESSEMER CITY NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZTZR4RN769154 |
SC A002316 |
| August 28, 2026 | 0366001523 | DUNCAN SC | III | 1 | — | HEIDELBERG MATERIALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XPBDP9X2HD432503 3H4SS4126S3168319 |
SC P781635 SC 132478PT |
| 392.2SLTRS | State/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | 0392001388 | TOWNVILLE SC | I | — | — | IMERYS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAC |
3HSDZTZRXRN763956 5MATA4229FA033459 |
SC A002455 SC 39513PT |
| August 24, 2026 | 0408001080 | HARLEYVILLE SC | I | 2 | 1 | AMRIZE CEMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1FUJHLDV1SLWC1659 5HTSN4222F7T93883 |
SC A014097 SC 83339PT |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| August 11, 2026 | 0408001052 | HARLEYVILLE SC | III | 1 | — | AMRIZE CEMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZTZR5PN475971 3H4SS4121S3168325 |
SC P778471 SC 132443PT |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | 0248009577 | LATTA SC | III | — | — | AMRIZE CONCRETE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UNPUBLISHE |
3HSDZSZR1RN027871 5MATA421CA021821 |
SC A004205 SC 104042PT |
| July 22, 2026 | 0328001199 | BLYTHEWOOD SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER OTHER |
1FUJHLDV2SLWC1783 5MATA4229FA030903 |
SC A014098 SC 63605PT |
| July 10, 2026 | 0340002881 | HARLEYVILLE SC | III | 1 | — | INTERNATIONAL MATERIALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XPBDP9X1SD735750 3H4SS4125S3168327 |
SC A017426 SC 132438PT |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| AMRIZE CEMENT INC | 18 | August 24, 2026 |
| ARGOS | 10 | June 23, 2025 |
| HOLCIM | 8 | February 4, 2025 |
| QUIKRETE | 7 | September 30, 2026 |
| METROMONT LLC | 4 | March 16, 2026 |
| GIANT CEMENT | 4 | July 24, 2025 |
| INTERNATIONAL MATERIALS | 3 | July 10, 2026 |
| CEMEX | 3 | June 18, 2024 |
| THOMAS CONCRETE | 2 | October 8, 2025 |
| GIANT CEMENT PLANT | 2 | May 16, 2025 |
| HEIDELBERG MATERIALS | 1 | August 28, 2026 |
| IMERYS | 1 | August 26, 2026 |
19 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 6, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 1, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 7, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 6, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 5, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 8, 2003 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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