HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3847081-emerald-lake-shipping-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:32 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
EMERALD LAKE SHIPPING LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average66.7% vs South Carolina average 30.2%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (803) 719-3296, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1401021.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1401021 | — | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA879727323 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Sep 26, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1401021 | — | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA879727323 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Nov 16, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 6 · South Carolina avg 30.2%
1 of 12 · South Carolina avg 6.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | AR | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 15, 2026 | SC | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| May 28, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 23, 2026 | WV | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Apr 14, 2026 | MO | 1 | 13 | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2026 | TN | 1 | 9 | Yes |
| Sep 11, 2025 | NC | 3 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 11, 2025 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The South Carolina average covers 18,704 vehicle and 40,858 driver inspections of all South Carolina-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
20 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 34 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | South Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 6 | 65.0% | 68.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 1 | 25.0% | 11.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 10.0% | 13.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABIBD | 2 | 0 |
| False Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 1 | 1 |
| Driveline/Driveshaft - Any loose broken or missing end fitting fastener Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1DLDSEF | 1 | 1 |
| Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209DSTPAL | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length or fraction thereof Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110CC | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the South Carolina column is the mix across all South Carolina-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3847081 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1401021 |
| Legal name | EMERALD LAKE SHIPPING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 5 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 169,142 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (May 5, 2026) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 21, 2022 · 4 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about EMERALD LAKE SHIPPING LLC
What does EMERALD LAKE SHIPPING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1401021: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about EMERALD LAKE SHIPPING LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking EMERALD LAKE SHIPPING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3847081. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (803) 719-3296, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1401021, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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