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CLARKS TRANSPORT COMPANY LLC
Manning, SC
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 893668 · MC 388741
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 25 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-388741 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
39.1% OOS · 25 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
39.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 83% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 25 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 47.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 25 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC388741
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Starstone National Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy AM37000114-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
893668
MC Number
MC-388741
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
March 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 19, 2000
Authority Granted
September 27, 2000
Annual Mileage
146,043 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Manning, SC
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/Gases
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
39.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
23 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
47.4%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 83rd 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
25
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
21
Total OOS Orders
21
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate47.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (26.7pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (25)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGEDV7KSKN0983 | 1 | Passed |
| April 8, 2026 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPCD49X3MD753799 | 0 | Clean |
| March 11, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLFG3KSLM7646 | 0 | Clean |
| February 25, 2026 | SC | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGEDV7KSKN0983 | 6 | 5 OOS |
| December 30, 2025 | SC | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHLDR9LLLW4386 | 6 | 2 OOS |
| December 16, 2025 | SC | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLFG3KSLM7646 | 4 | 2 OOS |
| December 4, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPCD49X3MD753799 | 0 | Clean |
| November 20, 2025 | SC | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDV1LSLR8047 | 0 | Clean |
| November 10, 2025 | GA | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPCD49X3MD753799 | 0 | Clean |
| October 17, 2025 | GA | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDV1LSLR8047 | 0 | Clean |
| July 14, 2025 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHLDR0LLLW4387 | 2 | 2 OOS |
| June 30, 2025 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGEDV8GLGZ6050 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 25 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
8 of 21 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 25 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 25 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 25 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 25 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | Hazardous Materials Compliance · Load Securement - HM | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported forbidden HM in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | 10 | Out of service |
| February 25, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| November 21, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| December 30, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| December 16, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| July 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| February 25, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | 7 | Out of service |
| November 21, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Suspension - U-bolt u-bolt bottom plate or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. | 7 | Out of service |
| July 14, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Suspension | Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca | 7 | Out of service |
| October 3, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Out of service |
| October 3, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | 4 | Out of service |
| April 14, 2025 | Hazardous Materials Compliance · Cargo Protection - HM | HM (Bulk Packages) - Missing or improperly secured manhole covers. NOTE: An OOS condition exists when any of the manhole cover's securement devices are missing or | 4 | Out of service |
| February 25, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | 4 | Out of service |
| February 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Coupling Devices | Coupling - Horizontal movement between upper and lower halves exceeds 1/2 inch | 3 | Out of service |
| April 14, 2025 | Hazardous Materials Compliance · Documentation - HM | HM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description | 3 | Out of service |
Showing the 15 most serious of 38 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC19
GA4
NC2
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Tank
7
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X3MD753799 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFG3KSLM7646 | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR0LLLW4387 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR9LLLW4386 | 3 | 2 |
| 1997 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA24321V5001098 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV1LSLR8047 | 3 | — |
| 2000 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB4420Y7H63316 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV8GLGZ6050 | 2 | — |
| 1994 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMA14425R1013849 | 2 | — |
| Itti | — | 1T9P24229WS060325 | 2 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV7KSKN0983 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFG6MSNA3550 | 2 | — |
| 1997 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB4424V7H61239 | 2 | 1 |
| Transporta | — | 1048A27 | 1 | 1 |
| Heil Co. | — | 1HLA3A7B2S7H58429 | 1 | 1 |
| Heil Co. | — | 1HLA3A7B5S7H58179 | 1 | 1 |
| Frue | — | 1L921P8F111224052 | 1 | — |
| Fruehauf | — | 1L921P8F511224054 | 1 | 1 |
| John Pitze | — | 1L921P8F751224014 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMA1432X31026234 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMA2442355004308 | 1 | — |
| Heil Co. | — | 5HTAB432777Y7H633 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAB4327Y7H63315 | 1 | 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 16, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 10, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 4, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 13, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 13, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 14, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 15, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 21, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 1, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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