FMCSA Carrier Profile
E & L RENTALS & HARDWARE INC
Marion, SC
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 424132
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
60.0% OOS · 5 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
424132
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 15, 1990
Annual Mileage
30,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2580 Hwy 76 East, Marion, SC 29571
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Wilton Eskridge
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
75.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 88th 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
5
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (94.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 16, 2026 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FVHCYFE5KHKJ5443 | 1 | Passed |
| April 7, 2026 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK TRUCK · 1M1AN07Y3HM024976 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| July 17, 2025 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V1WDBRG3SN722323 | 9 | 2 OOS |
| November 6, 2024 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | MACK TRUCK · 1M1AN07Y3HM024976 | 0 | Clean |
| November 4, 2024 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | MACK TRUCK · 1M1AN07Y3HM024976 | 6 | 2 OOS |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2025 | SC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 4, 2024 | SC | — | 1 | 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
SC5
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
2
Tractor
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y3HM024976 | 3 | 2 |
| 1998 Dakota Manufacturing Co. / Trail-eze Dakota Manufacturing Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1DA72C777WP013826 | 2 | 2 |
| Trail-eze | — | 1DA720777WP013826 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYFE5KHKJ5443 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Witco Challenger | Flatbed | 1W9A11D22PS061161 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Whitegmc WIA | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V1WDBRG3SN722323 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 6, 2026.
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