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SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION INC
N Charleston, SC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 760583 · MC 342834
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-342834 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Markel American Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
10.8% OOS · 99 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $0
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 99 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC342834
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy MKLM7IM0055951
MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy MPP1024383-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
760583
MC Number
MC-342834
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 21, 1998
Authority Reinstated
May 24, 2006
Annual Mileage
1,638,012 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1940 Hanahan Road, N Charleston, SC 29406
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Scott Stelling
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
99
Driver Inspections
59
Vehicle Inspections
42
Out-of-Service Violations
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance40
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service13
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
10.8% of 74 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
31st percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
11 of 39 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 82 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 82 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 82 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 82 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2025 | KY | — | 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
NC30
SC25
FL13
AL5
TN5
GA4
and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (75)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~31
of 35 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~44
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
31
Flatbed
26
Semi-trailer
8
Container Chassis
3
Intermodal Chassis
2
Trailer (type not listed)
2
Dolly Converter
1
Full Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD40X8NR130425 | 18 | — |
| 2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Trailer (type not listed) · 50 ft | 13N350208E3560782 | 13 | — |
| 2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Trailer (type not listed) · 50 ft | 13N350206E3560781 | 9 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6DE84LN28859 | 8 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX2RJ357985 | 6 | — |
| 2012 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADP9X6CJ326020 | 5 | 2 |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57JE52304K3575980 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GRDM0627EH720053 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X1PR216097 | 4 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X0TJ205434 | 4 | 1 |
Show all 75 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X1PJ262425 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD40X9KD626310 | 4 | 1 |
| 1994 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C5R1563823 | 3 | 1 |
| 2013 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C8D1563215 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1D9BG502011208360 | 3 | — |
| 1993 Kenworth K100 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1P4EXXPJ216492 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4EX3LJ308673 | 3 | 2 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD40X3KD626304 | 3 | 1 |
| 2001 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J053281L003037 | 3 | — |
| Trle | Full Trailer | 11111111111111111 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N2532C6D1563214 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GRDM062XCH714910 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4EX4JR196979 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X7PJ262428 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4TX4RJ357986 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD40X9KD626307 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 2M513146321085745 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3B053353L003724 | 2 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57JE52309G3572886 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C071542309 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C7M1545431 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C971542308 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C971543782 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C9M1545432 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C9R1570354 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 13N2032C6D1563214 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Buckner Trailers | Flatbed · 35 ft | 1B9JL3539DS977008 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1D9BG5029X1208639 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1D9BG502X11208415 | 1 | — |
| Etny | Dolly Converter | 1E92999788E111204 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK67LX78757 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPAV66DW29602 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GR4M9620NH422285 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GR4M9622PH505266 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GRDM0623DH718802 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9624GH729672 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9626GH729673 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1P4TX0RJ357982 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1P4TX9RJ357981 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X45J080760 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X1RJ262427 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X3PJ262426 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X9PJ262429 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X0WD452438 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD40X0KD626308 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD40X2KD626309 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP4TX0KD626930 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP4TX4KD626929 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 52 ft | 2M5131614H1165307 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1LSLK0125 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFG0MSMG7497 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Gg Trailers | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 3EYN240M2PF003721 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKZD49X7RF355671 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | — | 4LFE5230773528888 | 1 | — |
| 1999 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3B04832XL001955 | 1 | — |
| 2021 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3B05339ML019930 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57J650202G3572528 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57JE52308F3562106 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc | Container Chassis · 23 ft | 57VBA232XP2000584 | 1 | 1 |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 5JYEF5336DE085069 | 1 | — |
| Mnat | Semi-trailer | 5MC214824CK014110 | 1 | — |
| Manac Trai | Semi-trailer | 5MC214828CK014112 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Pratt Intermodal Chassis Llc | Container Chassis · 27 ft | 7SPCC2729SN001738 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | Intermodal Chassis | LIRC41376J1014408 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | Intermodal Chassis | LJRC41260JT000842 | 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 (99)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | 1342001607 | DARIEN GA | III | 1 | — | GE VERNOVA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN TALBERT |
1FUJA6CKX7LW76295 40FS04824C1031608 |
FL XE802Y ME 3322749 |
| 387.301A | Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 | |||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | LJ02400090 | MOBILE AL | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLFG0MSMG7497 1GR4M9622PH505266 |
IN 3524369 IN 291051T |
| August 7, 2026 | LJ02400083 | MOBILE AL | II | — | — | APM | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PETERBILT PRATT INTERMODAL CHASSIS LLC |
1XPCD40X9KD626307 7SPCC2729SN001738 |
SC A005697 TN 555906T |
| July 16, 2026 | 0270007014 | FORT MILL SC | III | 1 | — | SUPERIOR TRANSPORTATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE T |
1XKZD40X1PJ262425 57JE52304K3575980 |
SC P782208 SC 104309PT |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 12, 2026 | 0006894241 | MONROE NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKZP4TX4RJ357986 1GR4M9620NH422285 |
SC A003606 TN 171889T |
| July 9, 2026 | 0321003627 | LEXINGTON SC | III | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PETERBILT CIMC VEHIC |
1XPCD40X3KD626304 LIRC41376J1014408 |
SC P769740 SC 53341PT |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| July 2, 2026 | LJ02400054 | MOBILE AL | II | 2 | 1 | APM | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
PETERBILT CIMC VEHIC |
1XPCD40X3KD626304 LJRC41260JT000842 |
SC A013202 TN U828755 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | 0258000471 | CAYCE SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKWD40X8NR130425 13N2532C8D1563215 |
SC P776163 SC PV87859 |
| May 20, 2026 | 4308005893 | PENSACOLA FL | III | — | — | IWS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJA6CK67LX78757 13N2532C6D1563214 |
FL DF29GE SC PV87858 |
| May 12, 2026 | 2883004190 | PENSACOLA FL | I | 7 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKADP9X6CJ326020 13N1482C5R1563823 |
AL 1222093 ME 5192229 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HEARTLAND COCA COLA | 4 | September 9, 2024 |
| APM | 3 | August 7, 2026 |
| GE | 3 | March 5, 2026 |
| GE VERNOVA | 2 | September 1, 2026 |
| GENERAL ELECTRIC | 2 | March 25, 2026 |
| IWS | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| CAT | 1 | April 21, 2026 |
| AVP MARINE TERMINAL | 1 | April 20, 2026 |
| PORT OF MOBILE | 1 | April 13, 2026 |
| GLOBAL POWER COMPONETS | 1 | March 26, 2026 |
| FLORENCE CONCRETE PRODUCT | 1 | March 11, 2026 |
| BUTBUI BUTLER MILL SERVICES | 1 | January 12, 2026 |
17 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 7, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 27, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 17, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 15, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 24, 2006 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 15, 2006 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 5, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 12, 1999 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2025 | Cargo | On file |
| May 24, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 11, 2006 | COMMON | On Record |
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