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B W MITCHUM TRUCKING CO INC

237 FARMINGTON ROAD · Summerville, SC 29486

AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MC #231970
  • USDOT #391855 USDOT Active
  • 228
    Power Units
  • 200
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

B W MITCHUM TRUCKING CO INC is a Summerville, SC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of South Carolina. This company has 228 truck(s) in their fleet and 200 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-231970 and their USDOT number is 391855.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/08/2025 · last updated Jun 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/08/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 12,132,216 (2022)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Fresh Produce
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Carolina — 124 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 33 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 33 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Montana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 14 states over the past 24 months: SC (124), NC (33), GA (8), TN (7), KY (5), VA (3), NM (2), LA (2), MS (2), AL (1), MN (1), MT (1), +2 more. Home base: Summerville, South Carolina.

Safety Record

30 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 11
    Tow
  • 16
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.73 19 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.12 9 Vehicle Maintenance 6.04 52 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.29 5

Inspection Summary

  • 191
    Total
  • 113
    Clean
  • 78
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 77 unique codes

Critical 30

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS9× OOS×9 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.4× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5A-HNLOWHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.4× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 31

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured7× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BHCRAir Brake - Crimped or restricted1× SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed1× SW 3
  • 393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation8× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
B W MITCHUM TRUCKING CO INC
237 FARMINGTON ROAD
SUMMERVILLE, SC 29486
Mailing Address
B W MITCHUM TRUCKING CO INC
P O BOX 63308
NORTH CHARLESTON, SC 29419

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