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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 7, 2026
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ASSOCIATED PETROLEUM CARRIERS INC
USDOT 104701 · MC106119 · EIN 57-0277715 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1746 UNION STREET, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29302
(864) 573-9301 · David Royster
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
234 / 203
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
519 / 2610
Crashes (24 mo)
18 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Great West Casualty Co — $1M BIPD · policy GRT56052A · eff 06/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2012 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance305 pts
Unsafe Driving257 pts
Other122 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance39 pts
Not in SMS5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 14 | 270 |
| 393.207A-STBW | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 20 | 234 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 128 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 96 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 87 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 80 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 | 72 |
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 63 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 63 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 60 |
Most inspected states
SC278
NC100
GA68
FL21
AL20
US11
TN8
VA5
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.93 | 0.86 | ≈8–15% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.04 | 0.04 | ≈13–20% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2.79 | 2.78 | ≈40–44% | steady |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.42 | 0.41 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-05 · 14 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from SC to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 36% · Seat belt 27% · Speeding 25%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 6 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
False log / RODS 69% · Log / ELD device 31%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 35% (27 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 20% (11 OOS) · Suspension / axle 17% (23 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 22 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 59 inspections, 52 violations, 7 OOS, 31 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance28 viol · 6 OOS · 54%
393.207A-SAPPCBLM ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
≈ 85 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.093).
2. Other12 viol · 23%
392.2-SLLIRP ×2, 393.47E ×2, 392.2-SLLIFTA
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Hazardous Materials Compliance6 viol · 1 OOS · 12%
172.516C6-HMPMC ×2, 172.519C1-HMPMC, 177.823A-HMPMCM
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
Repeat offenders: 393.207A-SAPPCBLM ×3, 392.2-SLLLR ×3, 393.75A3-TAOL ×2, 172.516C6-HMPMC ×2, 396.17C-PI ×2, 393.45B2-B-AIR ×2, 393.95A4-EEUS ×2, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 ×2
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Crash record — 18 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/08/2026 | GREENVILLE, SC | ✓ | ||
| 07/21/2026 | INDIANTOWN, FL | ✓ | ||
| 07/14/2026 | SMITHFIELD, NC | ✓ | ||
| 06/02/2026 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 05/06/2026 | PORT WENTWORTH, GA | ✓ | ||
| 02/26/2026 | DARLINGTON, SC | ✓ | ||
| 02/04/2026 | HARLEYVILLE, SC | ✓ | ||
| 01/18/2026 | GA | ✓ | ||
| 09/26/2025 | RURAL AUTAUGA, AL | ✓ | ||
| 08/21/2025 | FLORENCE, SC | ✓ |
Equipment — 107 vehicles seen in inspections
53 truck36 trailer16 other2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
David Royster
Annual mileage
14.2M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
203
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 19 carriers
Shares identifiers with 19 carriers (19 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPINX TRANSPORTATION COMPANY INC | 917597 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
06/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Co
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT56052A
06/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Great West Casualty Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CEP000007502
06/01/2026 — Insurance ended — Great West Casualty Company
policy CEP000007502
03/02/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
14.2M mi reported (2025)
06/28/2024 — Insurance cancelled — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AEC0061364
06/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AEC0061364
06/30/2022 — Insurance cancelled — CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy SEO-108482
06/03/2022 — Insurance cancelled — ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Excess · policy EXT30006712400
06/01/2022 — Insurance cancelled — UPLAND SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy USXTL0010021
06/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy SEO-108482
06/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Excess · policy EXT30006712400
06/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy UXP103804401
06/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0011240-00
05/05/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/24/2022)
05/05/2022 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/24/2022)
06/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — ARCH SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Excess · policy UXP103804400
06/01/2021 — Insurance cancelled — ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Excess · policy EXT30001718400
05/05/2021 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/14/2021)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/104701.