VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Nov 10, 2026
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UPSTATE TRUCKING INC
USDOT 522954 · MC215647 · EIN 57-0877963 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
500 GEORGIA STREET, FOUNTAIN INN, SC, 29644
(864) 862-1343 · ROBERT MCDANNALD
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
15 / 10
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
34 / 306
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. — $1M BIPD · policy GRT24474A · eff 07/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate17.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance150 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance63 pts
Unsafe Driving57 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance36 pts
Other5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 48 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.3-F | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 36 |
| 177.834A-HMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 177.801-HMHCNP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 20 | |
| 392.82DUMT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 20 | |
| 392.2-SLLML | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 15 | |
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 | 14 |
| 393.207C-SLSB | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 14 |
Most inspected states
SC31
NC3
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4.46 | 4.46 | ≈48–55% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.55 | 0.59 | — | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.81 | 3.84 | ≈41–45% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1.91 | 1.87 | — | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01. “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 Spartanburg County, SC · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Spartanburg County, 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 53% · Phone / texting 35% · Seat belt 12%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 29 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 51% · Tires 27% (2 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 11%
• 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 28 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: 2 inspections, 3 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Hours-of-Service Compliance1 viol · 1 OOS · 33%
392.3-F
✓ Audit ELD logs weekly and correct edits promptly
✓ Plan loads around available hours
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.413).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLML
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 8 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.345).
3. Other1 viol · 33%
392.2-SLLSR
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
FleetTrained — my companion project — turns these exact violations into branded, multilingual training videos your driver watches, with a completion certificate for the DQ file. fleettrained.com
Equipment — 37 vehicles seen in inspections
19 trailer16 truck2 other
Company profile
Officer
ROBERT MCDANNALD
Annual mileage
0.6M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
10
Registered since
1993-05-12
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier (1 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| WOODGRAIN TRANSPORTATION LLC | 3421234 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/20/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.6M mi reported (2024)
07/31/2024 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy GWP39464A
07/01/2024 — Insurance filed — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GRT24474A
07/01/2024 — Insurance cancelled — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AN-100045
06/04/2024 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/18/2024)
07/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP39464A
07/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AN-100045
07/14/2006 — Insurance cancelled — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT772091-3804-041
07/01/2006 — Insurance cancelled — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
CARGO · policy CIM0111212
06/11/2006 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CT772091-3804-041
06/11/2006 — Insurance replaced — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
CARGO · policy CIM0111212
06/05/2006 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/09/2006)
06/11/2004 — Insurance cancelled — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 382862
05/17/2004 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/04/2004)
05/10/2004 — Insurance replaced — THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO.
CARGO · policy MT 61 54 26
05/10/2003 — Insurance replaced — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IM03203033
06/07/2002 — Insurance cancelled — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA0101248
06/06/2002 — Insurance replaced — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 382862
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/522954.