R W POSTON TRUCKING LLC
Risk factors
Moderate riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 202632 inspections · 17 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 2393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Vehicle Maintenance
Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
8
1× · sev 8
- 3392.16-DUnsafe Driving
Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
7
1× · sev 7
- 4383.51A-NSINDriver Fitness
Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance
5
1× · sev 5
- 5396.3A1-OALVehicle Maintenance
Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.
4
1× · sev 4
- 6393.53B-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
4
1× · sev 4
- 7390.17Not in SMS
Carrier - Operating a CMV with additional equipment/accessories which decreases the safe operation of the CMV. Explain
1
1×
- 8393.78A-WSVehicle Maintenance
Washers - Inoperative washing system.
1
1× · sev 1
- 9393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
1
1×
- 10392.2-SLLS1
State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 2 states
- SC21
- NC9
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average
High impactVehicle OOS rate is 37.5% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.
- Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
- Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
- Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed
A high share of violations are occurring in Marlboro County, SC
Medium impact5 of 8 violations in the last 12 months (63%) came from inspections in Marlboro County, SC. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Marlboro County, SC to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 0% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA38 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 8 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi7 drivers
- Intrastate · <100 mi2 drivers
- Company officer
- RUSSSELL POSTON
- Operation
- Interstate
- Registered since
- 2007-04-25
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-03-17
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 8 trucks · 8 owned tractors · 11 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Data change history
Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs or addresses with 4 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
34 events- 03/17/2026MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2025)
- 05/15/2024Insurance filed — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 54-500264-00
- 05/15/2024Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 54-500264-00
- 05/15/2023Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy WF007067
- 05/04/2018Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OPO0048110
- 09/07/2017Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OPO0048110
- 08/11/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/08/2017)
- 05/04/2017Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OPO0048088
- 04/07/2017CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2017)
- 02/03/2017MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 01/16/2017Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OPO0048088
- 08/22/2016Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OPO0048088
- 07/26/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/16/2016)
- 05/06/2016Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OPO0040983
- 05/04/2016Insurance replaced — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy OPO0040983
- 04/11/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2016)
- 05/04/2015Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1388353
- 04/07/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/05/2015)
- 05/04/2014Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTO1388316
- 04/07/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/06/2014)
- 05/04/2013Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy SAP010032
- 04/08/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/06/2013)
- 12/08/2012Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy SAP010032
- 12/06/2012Insurance replaced — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy SAP010032
- 11/13/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/07/2012)
- 05/04/2012Insurance cancelled — ACCIDENT INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy ACC2801112
- 04/09/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/07/2012)
- 05/04/2011Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy SAP003335
- 04/07/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/04/2011)
- 01/14/2011Insurance cancelled — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary · policy SAP003335
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Conditional
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 2020-04-28
- Last review
- 2020-02-06
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-03-17
- Reported mileage
- 522,647 mi (2025)
Changes on file
FMCSA census historyJune, 2022
- Fleet grew to 12 power units
- Drivers grew to 12
January, 2021
First on-record entry — R W POSTON TRUCKING LLC, EFFINGHAM, SC
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