Black Tip Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 2590671 · Anderson, SC 29626 · 8643532242

C

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

Last inspected 03/25/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Black Tip Transportation INC (DOT# 2590671) in Anderson, South Carolina has 30 inspections on record with 66 violations and a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.

30 Inspections
33.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
10 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 33.3%
Carrier: 33.3% (10 of 30) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.3%
Carrier: 3.3% (1 of 30) National: 6.4%
31% OOS rate better than 31% of carriers in South Carolina
22% crash rate better than 22% 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.

66 total violations across 30 inspections
11 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (17%)
Vehicle Maintenance
58
Unsafe Driving
6
Driver Fitness
2

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 3 states: GA, NC, SC
Level 1: 8 (27%) Level 2: 11 (37%) Level 3: 11 (37%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 SC 3 0 0
01/15/2026 SC 2 0 0
12/10/2025 SC 3 0 0
11/18/2025 SC 2 2 0
09/08/2025 GA 3 0 0
08/14/2025 GA 3 0 0
05/27/2025 SC 3 0 0
05/21/2025 SC 3 0 0
04/02/2025 SC 3 0 0
02/26/2025 SC 3 0 1
18-DEC-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
18-DEC-25 SC 0 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 MC908673
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 Incline Casualty Company $750 05/05/2025

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 10
Drivers 10
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 03/19/2015
MCS-150 Filed 20250715 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 76,000
Address 301 Grandview Terrace, Anderson, SC 29626