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BOSSMAN TRUCKING LLC
Columbia, SC
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
47.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 89% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 30.8% of 13 driver inspections — higher than 96% 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 3790147 · MC 1360126
Satisfactory
Active 8 months · first granted 2022
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1360126 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Trisura Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
47.1% OOS · 21 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
47.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 89% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 30.8% of 13 driver inspections — higher than 96% 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 8 months since reinstatement on February 19, 2026; first granted January 31, 2022 (4 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 30.8% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 21 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1360126
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy MIT-UKNAP2300164-1709
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3790147
MC Number
MC-1360126
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 19, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 30, 2021
Authority First Granted
January 31, 2022
Authority Reinstated
February 19, 2026
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
164 Beckett Lane, Columbia, SC 29223
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ronald Charles Bethea Jr
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsFresh ProduceIntermodalRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
21
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
20
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance76
Unsafe Driving8
Hours of Service19
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate30.8% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (25.3pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
47.1% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
89th 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
5 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
9 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 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
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2026 | GA | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| April 2, 2026 | GA | — | — | 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
SC8
GA4
NC3
OH2
TN2
AR1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~11
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
8
Tractor
6
Semi-trailer
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X8GD297817 | 7 | 4 |
| 1999 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148302X1582329 | 6 | 4 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDVXLLKT6975 | 5 | 2 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJJHDR3TSWH9122 | 4 | 2 |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 1TTF4820488008947 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0625LT176656 | 1 | 1 |
| 2010 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9AL452495 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3TSWM2460 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8SSVY5817 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJJHDR4TSWH9128 | 1 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4GT134008 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7KR360405 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9JR262023 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXJR262032 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6TS039084 | 1 | — |
| Vang | Semi-trailer | 5V8C53220CM204928 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320CM204928 | 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 (21)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2026 | 1349002073 | ATLANTA GA | II | 8 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJJHDR4TSWH9128 3H3V532C9JR262023 |
OK 3MB567 TN U838683 |
| 393.11A1-LHLMWR | OOSLighting - Headlamps - Both missing when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60B | Windshield - Missing | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | 0006875292 | I-85 NEAR NC-56, NC | II | 7 | 1 | CAROLINA GREYSTONE QUARRI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJHHDVXLLKT6975 13N148302X1582329 |
SC A014540 NC AM34534 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.82A1 | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Phone Call | ||||||||
| 395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.25E | Lamp not steady burning | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | I035AJ0001 | JOHNSON CITY TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE T |
1FUJHHDVXLLKT6975 1TTF4820488008947 |
SC A014540 NC AM34534 |
| April 27, 2026 | 0371002282 | GREENVILLE SC | III | 2 | — | FED EX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJJHDR3TSWH9122 3H3V532C4GT134008 |
OK 3MB561 TN U610609 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | 0006867764 | LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,, NC | III | 2 | — | CAROLINA REPACK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANG |
1FUJHHDVXLLKT6975 5V8C53220CM204928 |
SC A014540 SC 129215PT |
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| March 12, 2026 | 1440001765 | FORT VALLEY GA | III | 2 | 1 | BOSSMAN TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE T |
1FUJHHDVXLLKT6975 1TTF4820488008947 |
SC A014540 NC AM34534 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| March 3, 2026 | 0892001203 | JACKSON OH | III | 1 | — | FEDERAL EXPRESS CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR3TSWM2460 3H3V532C7KR360405 |
OK 3LX194 TN U995322 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | 0408000565 | HARLEYVILLE SC | III | 2 | — | BOSSMAN TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XPBDP9X8GD297817 5V8VC5320CM204928 |
SC P777984 SC R0409LUY |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | 0182000320 | ROCK HILL SC | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJHHDVXLLKT6975 13N148302X1582329 |
SC A014540 NC AM34534 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| January 22, 2026 | 0006842345 | DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-85, N, NC | III | 3 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJJHDR3TSWH9122 |
OK 3MB561 |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-PROP | OOSDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A3-PROP | OOSDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | Hours | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL EXPRESS | 4 | March 3, 2026 |
| FED EX | 2 | April 27, 2026 |
| CAROLINA GREYSTONE QUARRI | 1 | May 14, 2026 |
| CAROLINA REPACK | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| WEST FRASER | 1 | October 20, 2025 |
| CMC SOUTHERN POST | 1 | April 14, 2025 |
| PATTEN SEED CO | 1 | April 4, 2024 |
| CENTURY ALUMINUM | 1 | March 4, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 13, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 28, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 26, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 19, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 27, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 2, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 28, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 11, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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