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SMART CHOICE CARRIER LLC

900 RACE TRACK RD · Sumter, SC 29153

AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MC #1605580
  • USDOT #4173283 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 6
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SMART CHOICE CARRIER LLC is a Sumter, SC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of South Carolina. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 6 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1605580 and their USDOT number is 4173283.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/13/2026 · last updated Jun 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/13/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,500 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Motor Vehicles

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Tennessee — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Florida — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New Jersey — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: TX (2), SC (2), LA (2), NC (2), IL (2), AL (2), KY (1), TN (1), FL (1), MS (1), NJ (1). Home base: Sumter, South Carolina.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.63 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.63 2 Vehicle Maintenance 8.7 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.57 1

Inspection Summary

  • 17
    Total
  • 8
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
  • 393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.43No/improper breakaway or emergency braking1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.128No/improper securement of vehicles1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.67C7V-FFuel - Missing/improper filler cap1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× 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
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SMART CHOICE CARRIER LLC
900 RACE TRACK RD
SUMTER, SC 29153
Mailing Address
SMART CHOICE CARRIER LLC
3 TOPANGA CT
MANALAPAN, NJ 07726

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