Carolina National Transportation LLC
USDOT 659150 · MC-309127 · Mount Pleasant, South Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Carolina National Transportation LLC is a corporation based in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 121 power units and 121 drivers, which ranks it #34 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 214 times – about 1.8 inspections per power unit. 26.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 2 fatalities, 11 tow-away), or 9.1 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, intermodal containers, chemicals and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Carolina National Transportation LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 659150 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-309127 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 950 Houston Northcutt Blvd Suite 100, Mount Pleasant, SC 29464 |
| Phone | (843) 849-0451 |
| First registered | Sep 16, 1996 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 659150.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 121 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 7 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.1 trailers per tractor.
- 9,210,023 miles reported for 2024 – about 76,116 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 121 CDL drivers; 111 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 10 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and South Carolina carriers with 50+ units (94).
| Measure | Carolina National Transporta | Same size, US | SC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 26.5% | 18.8% | 22.0% | 41% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 64% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.1 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 103% higher than average |
| Inspections | 214 | 214 with a driver check, 117 with a vehicle check, 243 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 30, 2016) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in South Carolina
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among South Carolina carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Hauling LLC USDOT 1909295 | Duncan | 89 | 90 | 137 | 29.8% | 3 |
| L Ed Trucking Inc USDOT 899544 | Spartanburg | 125 | 125 | 293 | 19.8% | 6 |
| American Transport Services LLC USDOT 2953269 | Fort Mille | 170 | 170 | 175 | 40.3% | 10 |
| Antler Transport LLC USDOT 951978 | Mt Pleasant | 143 | 143 | 242 | 45.5% | 15 |
| Quality Logistics Inc USDOT 721468 | Duncan | 183 | 184 | 368 | 17.3% | 19 |
| Senn Freight Lines Inc USDOT 536920 | Newberry | 100 | 100 | 304 | 27.9% | 10 |
Other carriers near Mount Pleasant
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fast Freight Systems Inc USDOT 897765 | Mount Pleasant | 75 | 75 | 75 | 27.9% | 6 |
| B W Mitchum Trucking Co Inc USDOT 391855 | Summerville | 228 | 200 | 194 | 45.0% | 13 |
| CMC Logistics LLC USDOT 2423483 | Charleston | 176 | 88 | 56 | 35.1% | 4 |
| Ats Intermodal LLC USDOT 776430 | North Charleston | 139 | 117 | 136 | 36.0% | 7 |
| KRM Fleet LLC USDOT 3517010 | Summerville | 114 | 114 | 41 | 50.0% | 4 |
| TXN Intermodal Inc USDOT 2144745 | Charleston | 110 | 100 | 49 | 73.7% | 7 |
| Els LLC USDOT 2074781 | North Charleston | 100 | 40 | 86 | 35.8% | 6 |
| US Services LLC USDOT 951224 | North Charleston | 77 | 77 | 103 | 23.5% | 4 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Carolina National Transportation LLC?
Carolina National Transportation LLC is registered with USDOT number 659150 and operating authority MC-309127.
How many trucks does Carolina National Transportation LLC have?
It reports 121 power units (121 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 7 trailers, with 121 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 9, 2025).
Where is Carolina National Transportation LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina 29464.
What is the out-of-service rate of Carolina National Transportation LLC?
Over 24 months, 26.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.