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SOUTH STATE INC
Bridgeton, NJ
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 20.0% of 10 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 89% 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 registration · no operating authority · DOT 298462
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
17.6% OOS · 26 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 20.0% of 10 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 89% 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
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Driver out-of-service rate 20.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 9.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- 26 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
298462
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 5, 1987
Annual Mileage
2,184,993 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
202 Reeves Road, Bridgeton, NJ 08302
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Timothy Larson
Officer 2
Chester Ottinger
Cargo Types
Drive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesDry BulkConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
26
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate9.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
17.6% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
44th 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
4 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
4 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Crash History (12)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
12
Crashes
0
Fatalities
11
Injuries
9
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 13, 2026 | NJ | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 13, 2026 | NJ | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| October 14, 2025 | NJ | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 18, 2025 | NJ | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| August 19, 2025 | NJ | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| April 19, 2025 | NJ | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| April 19, 2025 | NJ | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| February 26, 2025 | NJ | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 25, 2024 | NJ | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Showing the 10 most recent of 12 crashes
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NJ20
MD1
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~15
of 187 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
5
Truck
5
Flatbed
2
Not Applicable
2
Tractor
2
Dry Van
1
Equipment Trailer
1
Pickup
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 567 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPCX40X0LD693137 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0X5HT2PED73895 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3HT4KEG31594 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Mack CV (Granite) | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2AG11C46M048712 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHJ7X4FM446604 | 2 | — |
| Etny | Semi-trailer | 1E9T88116KE007102 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT4SEC16150 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FDRF3G68GED48137 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 2 | 1FT7X2B63GEA18996 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Ford F-350 | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FT8W3BTXSED34228 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 21 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDC17HY03229 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 1GR1P562XTB737016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML3HH484876 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4GJ119958 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4TX1KJ298145 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 330 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 2NPNHM6XXDM200430 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNBL8PG519889 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Talbert | Flatbed · 56 ft | 40FSK5630M1040951 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Econoline Trailer, Inc | Flatbed · 18 ft | 42EDPCG23J1000566 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Pj | Equipment Trailer · 20 ft | 4P5T62025M3047611 | 1 | 1 |
| Wanco | — | 5F11S1015G1007204 | 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 (26)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 29, 2026 | SPSCI02942 | NJ, NJ | I | 4 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD8W3F64GEA45501 |
NJ XDFA88 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| October 14, 2026 | M521000408 | PHILADELPHIA PA | I | 3 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML3HH484876 |
NJ XRAN96 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.110B2II-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.9A-DFSL | Driver - Failing to properly secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| October 9, 2026 | SPSCI02899 | NJ, NJ | I | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCX40X0LD693137 |
NJ AT653E |
| August 24, 2026 | K132623679 | PHILADELPHIA CITY PA | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FT8W3BTXSED34228 1GR1P562XTB737016 |
NJ XRPK11 NJ F67TCX |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | SPSCI02779 | NJ, NJ | II | — | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCX40X0LD693137 |
NJ AT653E |
| August 18, 2026 | SPRH003226 | NJ, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD8W3HT4KEG31594 |
NJ XHGE88 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | SPRH003133 | NJ, NJ | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NPNHM6XXDM200430 |
NJ XNXW21 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | SPRTI02543 | NJ, NJ | II | 2 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPCX40X0LD693137 |
NJ AT653E |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | SPOWI03297 | NJ, NJ | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AG11C46M048712 |
NJ AS974X |
| June 1, 2026 | SPRH003055 | NJ, NJ | I | 4 | 3 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PJ |
1FD0W4HT4SEC16150 4P5T62025M3047611 |
NJ XRPJ77 NJ F70TAB |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CARRIER FROM PAULSBORO REFINING | 1 | August 30, 2024 |
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