What is East Coast Cargo's safety grade?

East Coast Cargo has a CarrierRecord safety grade of B. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does East Coast Cargo have?

East Coast Cargo has 13 inspections on record with a 46.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 20 violations.

Has East Coast Cargo been involved in any crashes?

East Coast Cargo has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does East Coast Cargo have active authority and insurance?

East Coast Cargo has active common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

East Coast Cargo Safety Record

DOT# 4145755 · Charleston, SC 29414 · 8438130055

Legal name: East Coast Cargo LLC

Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 30/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, East Coast Cargo (DOT# 4145755) in Charleston, South Carolina has 13 inspections on record with 20 violations and a 46.2% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

13 Inspections

46.2% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

20 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 46.2%

Carrier: 46.2% (6 of 13) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 13) National: 6.4%

21% OOS rate better than 21% of carriers in South Carolina

31% crash rate better than 31% of carriers in South Carolina

Violation Categories · 20 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.

20 total violations across 13 inspections

6 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (30%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Inspection History · 13 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.

Inspected across 7 states: KS, MA, MD, NC, NJ, OH, PA

Level 1: 1 (8%) Level 2: 7 (54%) Level 3: 5 (38%)

2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
03/25/2026	NC	2	0
03/23/2026	KS	2	1
01/20/2026	NC	2	0
01/15/2026	NC	2	0
01/06/2026	PA	2	3
12/08/2025	PA	2	2
12/01/2025	MA	3	0
11/10/2025	MA	3	0
05/02/2025	NJ	3	0
03/07/2025	NJ	3	0
12/13/2024	OH	2	0
11/14/2024	OH	3	0
11/07/2024	MD	1	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.

MC/MX Number MC1590478

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	Bricktown Specialty Insurance Company	$750	10/01/2025

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.

Power Units 20

Drivers 22

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 10/17/2023

MCS-150 Filed 20260115 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 2,595,427

Address 699 Jancus St, Charleston, SC 29414