Cardinal Transport INC Safety Record
DOT# 1106765 · Simpsonville, SC 29680 · 8649678760
Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/16/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Cardinal Transport INC (DOT# 1106765) in Simpsonville, South Carolina has 119 inspections on record with 120 violations and a 5.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 120 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/16/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/09/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/24/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/08/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/30/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/29/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/19/2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/17/2025 | WV | 0 | 0 |
| 12/10/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-AUG-25 | SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27-NOV-24 | SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-JUL-24 | SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08-AUG-24 | GA | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 07-MAY-24 | NC | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company | $2,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.