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BETHEA R & H TRUCKING LLC
N Charleston, SC
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3957387 · MC 1474795
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1474795 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
57.1% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
57.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1474795
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3957387
MC Number
MC-1474795
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 21, 2022
Authority Granted
November 3, 2022
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2911 Penobscot Dr, N Charleston, SC 29420
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rodney Bethea
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsIntermodalGrain/FeedUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsU.S. MailWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
15
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance57
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service1
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)
57.1% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
87th 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
2025
2024
2023
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 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC8
GA2
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Flatbed
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830371541790 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDVXLLKT6975 | 5 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUGGLDV9FLGF4172 | 3 | 2 |
| 2000 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9628YM006108 | 3 | 2 |
| Bele | Semi-trailer | 1B9F24829RB180492 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR4LLLT1924 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | 1348000224 | PORT WENTWORTH GA | III | 1 | — | PALMETTO BRICKS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJHHDVXLLKT6975 13N14830371541790 |
SC A002614 SC 105869PT |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 21, 2025 | 0322002902 | HARLEYVILLE SC | II | 10 | 4 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BELE |
1FUGGLDV9FLGF4172 1B9F24829RB180492 |
SC P907951 SC 93328PT |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.207A-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 | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 5, 2025 | 0403000361 | COLUMBIA SC | II | 13 | 3 | PORT WATCH LOGISTICS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUGGLDV9FLGF4172 1GRDM9628YM006108 |
SC P907951 SC 104034PT |
| 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-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | 0322002723 | HARLEYVILLE SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUGGLDV9FLGF4172 1GRDM9628YM006108 |
SC PS30242 SC 104034PT |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| January 28, 2025 | 0298003908 | ORANGEBURG SC | III | 2 | — | THE TIMBERMEN INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJHHDVXLLKT6975 13N14830371541790 |
SC A002614 SC 105869PT |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.60A-D | Driver - Unauthorized passenger(s) on-board a CMV | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| January 15, 2025 | 0394000619 | HARLEYVILLE SC | I | 15 | 3 | BLUELINX CHARLESTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJHHDVXLLKT6975 13N14830371541790 |
SC A002614 SC 105869PT |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 12, 2024 | 0258000212 | GASTON SC | II | 3 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FUJHHDR4LLLT1924 1GRDM9628YM006108 |
SC A000719 SC 104034PT |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 28, 2024 | F379000626 | I-26 WB DORCHESTER COUNTY, SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJHHDVXLLKT6975 13N14830371541790 |
SC A002614 SC 105869PT |
| May 21, 2024 | 1207000405 | POOLER GA | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJHHDVXLLKT6975 13N14830371541790 |
SC A002614 SC 105869PT |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| April 17, 2024 | 0006640383 | I140 NEAR SR 1426, NC | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONA |
1FUJHHDVXLLKT6975 213N1483037154179 |
SC A002614 SC 105869PT |
| 393.100A | OOSNo or improper load securement | General Securement | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PALMETTO BRICKS | 1 | May 30, 2025 |
| PORT WATCH LOGISTICS LLC | 1 | May 5, 2025 |
| THE TIMBERMEN INC | 1 | January 28, 2025 |
| BLUELINX CHARLESTON | 1 | January 15, 2025 |
| CERTAINTEED | 1 | February 20, 2024 |
| CENTURY ALUMINUM OF SC, INC | 1 | January 12, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| November 18, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 21, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 29, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 24, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 3, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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