Fowler Hauling & Grading LLC Safety Record

DOT# 1555248 · Lexington, SC 29073 · 8035138651

C

Average safety record — scored 37/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.

Last inspected 02/25/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Fowler Hauling & Grading LLC (DOT# 1555248) in Lexington, South Carolina has 28 inspections on record with 35 violations and a 42.9% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

28 Inspections
42.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
3 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 42.9%
Carrier: 42.9% (12 of 28) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.6%
Carrier: 3.6% (1 of 28) National: 6.4%
23% OOS rate better than 23% of carriers in South Carolina
31% crash rate better than 31% 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.

35 total violations across 28 inspections
13 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (37%)
Vehicle Maintenance
26
Unsafe Driving
8
Driver Fitness
1

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.

Level 1: 5 (18%) Level 2: 12 (43%) Level 3: 11 (39%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/25/2026 SC 3 0 0
02/24/2026 SC 3 0 0
02/18/2026 SC 2 0 0
01/29/2026 SC 3 0 0
12/11/2025 SC 2 0 0
12/11/2025 SC 3 0 0
10/23/2025 SC 2 0 0
09/09/2025 SC 2 0 0
07/24/2025 SC 3 0 0
06/26/2025 SC 2 0 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 MC577535
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Canal Insurance Co. $750 09/13/2023
CARGO Hanover Insurance Co. N/A 09/13/2011

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 3
Drivers 4
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/18/2006
MCS-150 Filed 20260128 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 126,574
Address 517 Two Notch Rd, Lexington, SC 29073