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AUGUSTUS TRANSPORT LLC
Swansea, SC
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 13.3% of 15 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2113218 · MC 795476
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-795476 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
33.3% OOS · 45 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 13.3% of 15 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 57.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 13.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- 45 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC795476
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 56-376351-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2113218
MC Number
MC-795476
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 21, 2011
Authority Granted
September 19, 2012
Annual Mileage
1,064,681 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
265 Oak Grove Rd, Swansea, SC 29160
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Edmond Williams
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodalConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
45
Driver Inspections
29
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance71
Unsafe Driving18
Hours of Service34
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate13.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate57.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (36.4pp higher)
33.3% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
8 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
12 of 26 inspections
Hours of Service
10 of 26 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 26 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 26 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | GA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| June 9, 2025 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC14
GA11
AL4
NC2
KY1
TN1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (30)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
15
Container Chassis
10
Intermodal Chassis
3
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLBG1HSJB3468 | 5 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD52GLGS3888 | 4 | 2 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD55FSGB4035 | 4 | 1 |
| 2005 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH75N391241 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41378H1040826 | 4 | 2 |
| 2023 Corpus Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3C9C5JR25PA115169 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 Corpus Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3C9C5JR2XPA115118 | 3 | — |
| 2012 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSJR6CN596418 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC41371H1040831 | 3 | 1 |
| Cimc | Intermodal Chassis | 1B9UC0614NL280687 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 30 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 International RF027 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSHXAHR29J075675 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | Intermodal Chassis | 1TA144027E1109524 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Corpus Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3C9C5JR20PA115113 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Corpus Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3C9C5JR26PA115116 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2LN223880 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2RN644247 | 2 | 2 |
| Cimc Vehic | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC41371LT006790 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4137XH1040830 | 2 | — |
| Othr | — | 0002912112PJ03492 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLD55GLGS3898 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Monon | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 1NNC04026YM323707 | 1 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 3AKJGLDV9HSHR4755 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV9HSHR4756 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1LSKX5350 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7JSJL3906 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXPSNS6565 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 3C6C5JR21PA115119 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Corpus Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3C9C5JR24PA115115 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Corpus Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3C9C5JR28PA115117 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9GH27N442230 | 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 (45)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | 0396002161 | CAYCE SC | II | 8 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK UNKNOWN |
4V4NC9EH2LN223880 3C6C5JR21PA115119 |
SC P779353 SC 93083PT |
| 383.51A-SIN | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 4, 2026 | 0368002939 | CLINTON SC | II | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
4V4NC9EH2RN644247 LJRC41378H1040826 |
IN 3524252 TN U805644 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDELDT | OOSHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 392.7B-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection of intermodal equipment | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 2, 2026 | 0368002932 | PROSPERITY SC | II | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
4V4NC9EH2RN644247 LJRC41378H1040826 |
IN 3524252 TN U805644 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 172.502A1-HMPP | HM (Placarding) - Prohibited placarding. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may affix or display on a packaging, freight container, un | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| March 18, 2026 | 1335000639 | WASHINGTON GA | II | 3 | 1 | SAVANNAH PORT | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER MONON |
1FUJGLD52GLGS3888 1NNC04026YM323707 |
SC P774849 TN U988104 |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLTFC | State/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| March 9, 2026 | 0320003557 | AIKEN SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHIC |
3AKJHHDRXPSNS6565 LJRC41371LT006790 |
IN 3266302 TN 0879620T |
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| February 26, 2026 | 0407000810 | FORT MILL SC | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CORPUS TRAILERS |
1FUJGLD52GLGS3888 3C9C5JR2XPA115118 |
SC P774849 SC 93079PT |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| January 3, 2026 | 1258000462 | SAVANNAH GA | III | 4 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJGLBG1HSJB3468 |
SC P775358 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| December 4, 2025 | 1313000660 | POOLER GA | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJGLD55GLGS3898 |
SC A008626 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| August 19, 2025 | 0297003389 | LADSON SC | III | 10 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1FUJGLD52GLGS3888 LJRC41371H1040831 |
SC P774849 TN U805649 |
| 395.8E1PC-OOS | OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | False Log | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| July 2, 2025 | 0394001067 | HARLEYVILLE SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
INTERNATIONAL CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1HSHXAHR29J075675 LJRC41378H1040826 |
SC P773230 TN U805644 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN LOGISTICS | 2 | March 14, 2025 |
| FREIGHT TEC | 2 | April 16, 2024 |
| SAVANNAH PORT | 1 | March 18, 2026 |
| BROWN PACKAGE | 1 | June 21, 2025 |
| KRISH LOGISTICS LLC | 1 | April 10, 2025 |
| KYMCO | 1 | February 14, 2025 |
| LADING LOGISTICS | 1 | December 30, 2024 |
| GRAVITY CONCEPTS | 1 | October 10, 2024 |
| NEWLY WEDS FOODS | 1 | September 16, 2024 |
| UMBRELLA STONES MERMER | 1 | June 25, 2024 |
| NYPRO HEALTHCARE | 1 | May 16, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 27, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 14, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 12, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 28, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 27, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 17, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 26, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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