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CAROLINA TRANSIT OF THE LOWCOUNTRY
DBA: Carolina Transit
Hilton Head Island, SC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 396345 · MC 233214
Satisfactory
Active 22 yrs · first granted 1991
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-233214 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 22 yrs since reinstatement on September 29, 2004; first granted December 11, 1991 (34 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $5,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC233214
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy CAS 2609026-02
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
396345
MC Number
MC-233214
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 12, 1990
Authority First Granted
December 11, 1991
Authority Reinstated
September 29, 2004
Annual Mileage
109,503 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
262 Spanish Wells Rd, Hilton Head Island, SC 29925
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Benjamin C Elliott Jr
Cargo Types
Passengers
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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
0 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC4
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2XC86B2P3084091 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Prevost H3 Coach | Bus | 2PCH3349651010273 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Van Hool Commuter Coach | Bus · Class 8 | YE2CC16B862046651 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | 0297003373 | HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2CC16B862046651 |
SC BC7036 |
| July 1, 2025 | 0297003374 | HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2XC86B2P3084091 |
SC BC7787 |
| July 1, 2025 | 0297003375 | HILTON HEAD ISLAND SC | V | — | — | — | Motor Coach |
PREVOST |
2PCH3349651010273 |
SC BC7428 |
| February 19, 2025 | 0315004503 | LEXINGTON SC | III | 1 | — | — | Motor Coach |
VAN HOOL |
YE2XC86B2P3084091 |
SC BC7787 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 15, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 28, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 28, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 2004 | REINSTATED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| September 7, 2004 | REVOKED | Motor Passenger Common Carrier |
| July 30, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 28, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 27, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 1998 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 25, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| August 2, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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