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BRIGHT LIGHT TRANSPORT LLC
Inman, SC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4132764 · MC 1582887
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1582887 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
27.3% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1582887
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300283472
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy FLBSIC-1611-02493
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4132764
MC Number
MC-1582887
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 18, 2023
Authority Reinstated
November 18, 2024
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
326 Copper Creek Cir, Inman, SC 29349
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Natasha Ilin
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor Vehicles
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
27.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
60.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 65th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | Report # | State | Level | Viol | OOS | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2026 | 0006880905 | NC | III | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHHDR2MSMR5212 |
WA RP17411 |
| May 27, 2026 | 3769006329 | ID | II | 2 | 1 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK SUN COUNTR |
4V4NC9EH1NN603456 5856C5328RP026798 |
WA RP20223 WA 66454AK |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | |||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | |||||||
| May 26, 2026 | 0044000952 | WA | II | 1 | 1 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNPUBLISHE |
4V4NC9EH1NN603456 5856C5328RP026798 |
WA RP20223 WA 66454AK |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | |||||||
| April 30, 2026 | I031AJ0010 | TN | III | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT COTTRELL |
1XPBD49X4PD862630 5E0AX1741SG071801 |
WA RP17699 WA 87019AX |
| 392.2-SLLUP | State/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway | Other Driver Violations | |||||||
| March 21, 2026 | HP18100097 | SD | III | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK COTTRELL |
4V5RC9EH4LN250687 5E0AA1646LG430001 |
WA RP13891 WA 10842AK |
| 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 | |||||||
| March 14, 2026 | 2059002803 | WA | III | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH COTTRELL T |
1NK1L49X0SJ154836 5E0AZ1448GG842101 |
WA RP24405 WA 18329AH |
| February 23, 2026 | U568202083 | MT | III | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH COTTRELL |
1NK1L49X3SJ154832 5E0AA1645SG149001 |
WA RP24404 WA 64652AL |
| July 28, 2025 | 000P15MMZG | IA | III | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TAKE |
3C7WRNFL3RG325591 1T9FS4830JB540085 |
TX K201027 TX 54T258N |
| June 20, 2025 | 8030000553 | AR | I | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TAKE 3 TRA |
3C7WRNFL3RG325591 1T9FS4830JB540085 |
TX K201027 TX 23N200N |
| June 5, 2025 | 2749003063 | WI | II | 2 | 2 | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM TAKE 3 TRA |
3C7WRNFL3RG325591 1T9FS4830JB540085 |
TX K201027 TX 16R175N |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | OOSHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | |||||||
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles light trucks and vans | Improper Load Securement | |||||||
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 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WA2
AR1
IA1
ID1
MT1
NC1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Car Hauler
3
Tractor
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Take | — | 1T9FS4830JB540085 | 4 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNFL3RG325591 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1NN603456 | 2 | 2 |
| Sun Countr | — | 5856C5328RP026798 | 2 | 2 |
| 2025 Kenworth W990 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NK1L49X0SJ154836 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth W990 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NK1L49X3SJ154832 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4PD862630 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2MSMR5212 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VAH | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 8 | 4V5RC9EH4LN250687 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1645SG149001 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Cottrell C-09, C-11, CS-10, CS-12M3, CX-09, CX-5LSCH, CX-AK7, CX-LSFA-TRI | Car Hauler | 5E0AA1646LG430001 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Cottrell CX-5303, CX-5304, CX-5308, C-5309 | Car Hauler | 5E0AX1741SG071801 | 1 | — |
| Cottrell T | — | 5E0AZ1448GG842101 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 18, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 18, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 14, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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