Pats & Bells LLC Safety Record
DOT# 4083868 · Florence, SC 29505 · 8622245032
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/07/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Pats & Bells LLC (DOT# 4083868) in Florence, South Carolina has 15 inspections on record with 32 violations and a 6.7% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. 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 · 32 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 · 15 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/07/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | AL | 1 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | SC | 0 | 1 |
| 09/09/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 08/29/2025 | MO | 0 | 1 |
| 06/10/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 05/29/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 04/23/2025 | TN | 0 | 1 |
| 04/04/2025 | GA | 0 | 1 |
| 02/16/2025 | MD | 0 | 1 |
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 | Progressive Northern Insurance Company | $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.