Paragon Auto Carriers LLC Safety Record

DOT# 2796983 · Inman, SC 29349 · 8646122859

A

Excellent safety record — scored 7/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 12/11/2025

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 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, Paragon Auto Carriers LLC (DOT# 2796983) in Inman, South Carolina has 17 inspections on record with 24 violations and a 5.9% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

17 Inspections
5.9% 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 5.9%
Carrier: 5.9% (1 of 17) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 5.9%
Carrier: 5.9% (1 of 17) National: 6.4%
72% OOS rate better than 72% 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.

24 total violations across 17 inspections
2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (8%)
Vehicle Maintenance
2
Unsafe Driving
21
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.

Inspected across 11 states
Level 2: 8 (47%) Level 3: 9 (53%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
12/11/2025 GA 3 0 0
10/14/2025 TX 2 0 0
07/31/2025 TX 3 0 0
07/11/2025 MS 3 0 0
05/23/2025 GA 3 0 0
03/14/2025 TX 2 0 0
07/07/2024 GA 3 0 0
06/21/2024 KY 3 0 0
04/23/2024 SC 3 0 0
04/14/2024 NC 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 MC933803
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Canal Insurance Co. $1,000 05/23/2025

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 3
Drivers 3
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 09/06/2015
MCS-150 Filed 20260131 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 181,182
Address 10 Timberlake Dr, Inman, SC 29349