Walter P Rawl & Sons Inc
USDOT 283654 · MC-276571 · Pelion, South Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Walter P Rawl & Sons Inc is a corporation based in Pelion, South Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 81 power units and 69 drivers, which ranks it #47 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 75 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 21.7% of vehicle inspections and 5.3% 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 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 11.1 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 general freight, household goods, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages and more.
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| Legal name | Walter P Rawl & Sons Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 283654 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-276571 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 824 Fairview Road, Pelion, SC 29123 |
| Phone | (803) 894-1900 |
| First registered | Dec 11, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 283654.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 76 | 5 | 0 |
| Trailers | 121 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.85 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 6,763,016 miles reported for 2025 – about 83,494 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 69 CDL drivers; 68 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 | Walter P Rawl & Sons Inc | Same size, US | SC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.7% | 20.5% | 22.0% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.3% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 60% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.1 | 4.8 | 5.2 | 133% higher than average |
| Inspections | 75 | 75 with a driver check, 23 with a vehicle check, 33 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 9, 2006) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Walter P Rawl & Sons Inc?
Walter P Rawl & Sons Inc is registered with USDOT number 283654 and operating authority MC-276571.
How many trucks does Walter P Rawl & Sons Inc have?
It reports 81 power units (81 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 121 trailers, with 69 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 28, 2026).
Where is Walter P Rawl & Sons Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Pelion, South Carolina 29123.
What is the out-of-service rate of Walter P Rawl & Sons Inc?
Over 24 months, 21.7% of vehicle inspections and 5.3% 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.