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SPELL DISTRIBUTION INC
Columbia, SC
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2887764 · MC 969623
No Safety Rating
Active 10 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-969623 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC969623
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT42812A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2887764
MC Number
MC-969623
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 6, 2016
Authority Granted
June 7, 2016
Annual Mileage
258,544 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
11 Barnley Ct, Columbia, SC 29229
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Torrance Spell
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsIntermodalDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
33.3% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC10
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Dry Van
4
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK07LY64114 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK36LX16074 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA53247M701489 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCG65LN35416 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK26LU40874 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06211T003408 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253X6G889227 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C04T062042 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXKN565844 | 1 | — |
| Van Guard | Semi-trailer | 5V8VA55297M701505 | 1 | 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 (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | 0365003443 | LEXINGTON SC | II | 3 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VAN GUARD |
1FUJBBCK36LX16074 5V8VA55297M701505 |
SC A006719 SC 60749PT |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 23, 2026 | 0378002202 | WEST COLUMBIA SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJBBCG65LN35416 1UYVS253X6G889227 |
SC A001724 SC 68415PT |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | 0321003401 | LEXINGTON SC | III | — | — | FISHMAN FLOORING SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1FUJBBCK36LX16074 5V8VA53247M701489 |
SC A006719 SC 64650PT |
| December 31, 2025 | 0410000429 | HARLEYVILLE SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPRXKN565844 3H3V532C04T062042 |
SC A008016 SC 80127PT |
| August 7, 2025 | 0408000160 | CHARLESTON SC | II | 11 | 5 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJA6CK07LY64114 1GRAA06211T003408 |
SC P766814 SC 80843PT |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STBW | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TC-MC | Required CMV marking(s) not legible from 50 feet while stationary due to improper size/location/color | |||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 2, 2025 | 0379001464 | MONCKS CORNER SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJA6CK07LY64114 |
SC P766814 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| June 4, 2024 | A340001660 | US 15 DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC | II | — | — | MANILDRA MILLING CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1FUJBBCK26LU40874 5V8VA53247M701489 |
SC P784329 SC 64650PT |
| April 22, 2024 | W325001945 | I-26 WB DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC | III | 1 | — | CCPGP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJBBCGX6LU70975 1GRAA06236T527635 |
SC P775310 SC 57465PT |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| April 17, 2024 | P323002429 | I-20 WB DARLINGTON COUNTY, SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT GDAN |
1FUJBBCGX6LU70975 1GRAA0625YB082601 |
SC P775310 SC 11301PT |
| March 8, 2024 | K314004148 | I-77 SB YORK COUNTY, SC | III | 1 | — | R & R | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDRXCSBP8075 3H3V532C04T062042 |
SC P775556 SC 80127PT |
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FISHMAN FLOORING SOLUTIONS | 1 | March 5, 2026 |
| MANILDRA MILLING CORP | 1 | June 4, 2024 |
| CCPGP | 1 | April 22, 2024 |
| R & R | 1 | March 8, 2024 |
| DUPUY STORAGE CHARLESTON | 1 | January 18, 2024 |
| LASERFORM & MACHINE, INC | 1 | January 12, 2024 |
| INMAN MILLS | 1 | January 3, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 2, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 7, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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