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WILLIAM'S TRUCKING OF THE CAROLINAS LLC
Turbeville, SC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 616518 · MC 294489
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-294489 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.8% OOS · 22 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 7.1% — above the 5.5% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC294489
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WF017969
Sentry Select Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT734449002
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
616518
MC Number
MC-294489
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 3, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 10, 1995
Authority Granted
September 22, 1995
Annual Mileage
700,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1238 Indiana Road, Turbeville, SC 29162
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rhonda Thigpen
Officer 2
William D. Thigpen
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsDry BulkPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.1% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (1.6pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
11.8% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
31st percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
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
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2025 | SC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 26, 2025 | SC | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC19
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (24)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 16 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~16
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
16
Tractor
8
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6HD431286 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXJD461740 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X9JD363878 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0MD753240 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X0BD111401 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326GM602232 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326HM701991 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06206T525129 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624GB701297 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06277T532743 | 1 | — |
Show all 24 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0626KJ151758 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0JL044970 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2JL044971 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4JL044972 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6JL044973 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W92L766490 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25385G602711 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253X7G010505 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3GJ474128 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4HD431285 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X7HD423750 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5322FM509822 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323FM500711 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328HM701992 | 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 (22)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 7, 2026 | 0329003115 | BLACKSBURG SC | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X6HD431286 1GRAA06206T525129 |
SC P745839 SC 5641PT |
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | 0258000607 | SANTEE SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X6HD431286 1JJV532D2JL044971 |
SC P745839 SC 29326PT |
| April 23, 2026 | 0394001809 | SUMTER SC | III | — | — | MERITOR MAXTON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH |
1XPHD49X0BD111401 1JJV532W92L766490 |
SC P729714 SC 7508PT |
| March 31, 2026 | 0297003451 | HARLEYVILLE SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XPBDP9X9JD363878 5V8VC5326GM602232 |
SC P781350 SC 7505PT |
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| March 26, 2026 | 0296003903 | PAMPLICO SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBDP9XXJD461740 1UYVS25385G602711 |
SC P745857 SC 5640PT |
| March 3, 2026 | 0383001744 | MULLINS SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X0MD753240 1JJV532D6JL044973 |
SC A000123 SC 29322PT |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| November 10, 2025 | 0385001544 | SUMTER SC | II | 6 | — | MERITOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XPBDP9X7HD423750 5V8VC5322FM509822 |
SC A003308 SC 3194PT |
| 393.23-LEU | OOSLighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLTFC | State/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BHCR | Air Brake - Crimped or restricted | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| October 24, 2025 | 0379001824 | SAINT STEPHEN SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X6HD431286 1JJV532D4JL044972 |
SC P745839 SC 29325PT |
| October 13, 2025 | 0347002881 | PROSPERITY SC | II | 5 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9XXJD461740 1GRAA0624GB701297 |
SC P745857 SD 13350PT |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 24, 2025 | 0379001752 | SUMMERVILLE SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XPBDP9X9JD363878 5V8VC5328HM701992 |
SC P781350 SC 21201PT |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BICYCLES CORP OF AMERICA | 2 | February 19, 2025 |
| MERITOR MAXTON | 1 | April 23, 2026 |
| MERITOR | 1 | November 10, 2025 |
| EVERRA | 1 | June 2, 2025 |
| CUMMINSMERITOR | 1 | February 3, 2025 |
| MILLIKEN AND CO | 1 | May 31, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 24, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 22, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| September 22, 1995 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2017 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Sentry Select Insurance Company |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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