Southway Crane & Rigging Columbia LLC
USDOT 1049100 · MC-1709116 · Lexington, South Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Southway Crane & Rigging Columbia LLC is a company based in Lexington, South Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 74 power units and 42 drivers, which ranks it #52 by fleet size among 94 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in South Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 25 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 0.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 2.7 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Southway Crane & Rigging Columbia LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1049100 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1709116 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1784 Tow Notch Rd, Lexington, SC 29073 |
| Phone | (803) 957-3222 |
| First registered | Aug 19, 2002 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 30, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1049100.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 30 | 10 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 8 | 0 |
- 0.57 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 2,000,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 27,027 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 70% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 42 CDL drivers; 42 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and South Carolina carriers with 50+ units (94).
| Measure | Southway Crane & Rigging Col | Same size, US | SC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 20.5% | 22.0% | none recorded |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.0% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 20% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.7 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 43% lower than average |
| Inspections | 25 | 25 with a driver check, 5 with a vehicle check, 17 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Southway Crane & Rigging Columbia LLC?
Southway Crane & Rigging Columbia LLC is registered with USDOT number 1049100 and operating authority MC-1709116.
How many trucks does Southway Crane & Rigging Columbia LLC have?
It reports 74 power units (14 tractors, 40 straight trucks) and 28 trailers, with 42 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 30, 2026).
Where is Southway Crane & Rigging Columbia LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Lexington, South Carolina 29073.
What is the out-of-service rate of Southway Crane & Rigging Columbia LLC?
Over 24 months, 0.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.