Emerald Lake Shipping LLC Safety Record
DOT# 3847081 · West Columbia, SC 29169 · 8037193296
Average safety record — scored 34/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 01/08/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 34/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Emerald Lake Shipping LLC (DOT# 3847081) in West Columbia, South Carolina has 14 inspections on record with 27 violations and a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C. 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 · 27 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 · 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/08/2026 | TN | 3 | 0 |
| 09/11/2025 | NC | 0 | 1 |
| 07/11/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 07/08/2025 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 04/16/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 09/03/2024 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 08/16/2024 | MA | 1 | 0 |
| 07/15/2024 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 04/16/2024 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 03/28/2024 | CO | 0 | 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 | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
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.