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Duncan, SC
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3934719 · MC 1459463
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1459463 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
42.9% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1459463
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT0662894403
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3934719
MC Number
MC-1459463
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 13, 2022
Authority Reinstated
July 23, 2025
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
122 Westberrys Creek Rd, Duncan, SC 29334
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Stephen Andrew Russell
Officer 2
Timothy Jordan Russell
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsIntermodalConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
42.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
16.7%
Ranks in the 78th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
13
Total OOS Orders
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service11
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2026 | I01RA83411 | STANTON TN | I | — | — | CARS ARRIVE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRNFLXPG650896 7UZFW5328PL006635 |
SC A004501 SC 109644PT |
| May 4, 2026 | LARWS00111 | SLIDELL LA | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRNFLXPG650896 7UZFW5328PL006635 |
SC A004501 SC 109644PT |
| January 23, 2026 | 4326001704 | CHIEFLAND FL | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRNFLXPG650896 7UZFW5328PL006635 |
SC A004501 SC 109644PT |
| January 15, 2026 | 0006839577 | I 95, NC | I | 2 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUF |
3C7WRNFLXPG650896 7UZFW5328PL006635 |
SC A004501 SC 109644PT |
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.42 | OOSNo brakes as required - Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 10, 2025 | 0006796745 | NC 24, NC | I | 4 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUF |
3C7WRNFLXPG650896 7UZFW5328PL006635 |
SC A004501 SC 109644PT |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.43 | OOSNo/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| February 10, 2025 | UE3A001890 | RIVERSIDE AREA, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL KAUF |
3HCDZTZR9KL729441 7UZFE4436SL000250 |
IN 3347634 SC 115492PT |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| November 8, 2024 | HP11000642 | TAPPEN ND | I | 3 | — | FREEDOM AUTO TRANSPORT | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN TR |
3C7WRNFLXPG650896 7UZFE4436SL000250 |
SC A004501 NC TEMP TAG |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 24, 2024 | 1657000456 | ERSKINE MN | II | 6 | 2 | AARON MILLER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRNFLXPG650896 7UZFW5328PL006635 |
SC A004501 NC 30144703 |
| 396.3A1-F | OOSFuel - Dripping leak. | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 5, 2024 | 3259003239 | NORTHBOUND ON 895}TOLL FACILIT, MD | I | — | — | COPART | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUF |
3C7WRNFLXPG650896 7UZFW5328PL006635 |
SC A004501 NC 30144703 |
| May 14, 2024 | 000P1684SP | 37 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIX, IA | I | 2 | 1 | ROAD RUNNER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM KAUFMAN |
3C7WRNFLXPG650896 7UZFW5328PL006635 |
SC A004501 SC 0509GEE |
| 393.48A | OOSInoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CARS ARRIVE | 1 | August 29, 2026 |
| FREEDOM AUTO TRANSPORT | 1 | November 8, 2024 |
| AARON MILLER | 1 | October 24, 2024 |
| COPART | 1 | September 5, 2024 |
| ROAD RUNNER | 1 | May 14, 2024 |
| MANHEIM | 1 | May 7, 2024 |
| MCKENZY | 1 | April 9, 2024 |
| MARSHALL GROUP LLC | 1 | March 25, 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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC2
CA1
FL1
IA1
IN1
LA1
and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNFLXPG650896 | 9 | 5 |
| Kaufman | Semi-trailer | 7UZFW5328PL006635 | 8 | 5 |
| Kauf | Semi-trailer | 7UZFE4436SL000250 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZTZR9KL729441 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 20, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 17, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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