Cardinal Transport INC Safety Record

DOT# 1106765 · Simpsonville, SC 29680 · 8649678760

A

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

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

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.

119 Inspections
5.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
5 Crashes
44 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 5.0%
Carrier: 5.0% (6 of 119) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.7%
Carrier: 1.7% (2 of 119) National: 6.4%
73% OOS rate better than 73% of carriers in South Carolina
20% crash rate better than 20% of carriers in South Carolina

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.

120 total violations across 119 inspections
9 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (8%)
Vehicle Maintenance
25
Unsafe Driving
84
Hours of Service
8
Driver Fitness
3

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.

Inspected across 7 states: AL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, WV
Level 1: 11 (9%) Level 2: 18 (15%) Level 3: 90 (76%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/16/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/09/2026 SC 3 0 0
02/24/2026 SC 3 0 0
02/08/2026 GA 3 0 0
01/13/2026 SC 3 0 0
12/30/2025 NC 1 0 0
12/29/2025 SC 3 0 0
12/19/2025 TN 1 0 0
12/17/2025 WV 3 0 0
12/10/2025 SC 3 0 0
2 injury crashes
28-AUG-25 most recent crash on record
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

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.

MC/MX Number MC455378
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary National Interstate Insurance Company $2,000 06/01/2025

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.

Power Units 44
Drivers 34
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 03/13/2003
MCS-150 Filed 20250820 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,656,865
Address 213 Brandau Lane, Simpsonville, SC 29680