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Brannon M Babb

Hodges, SC

DBA: LONG CANE LOGGING

DOT# 1334929 | FMCSA since 2005 (21 yrs)
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Profile data updated Jun 6, 2026 from official FMCSA records

68

Trust Score

Mixed

FMCSA data ↓

7

Power Units

7

Drivers

FMCSA since 2005 (21 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

BRANNON M BABB is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since February 2005. Based in Hodges, SC, they operate a fleet of 7 power units with 7 CDL drivers. They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed and Step Deck / RGN.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Brannon M Babb operates the following equipment types:

Flatbed Step Deck / RGN

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Tractors 7 0 0 7
Trailers 9 0 0 9

Fleet Size Classification: 6-10 Trucks

Authorized Cargo Types

Brannon M Babb is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:

Logs/Poles/Beams Machinery (Large)

Operations Scope

Intrastate (within 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 7

MCS-150 Mileage: 345,000 miles (2025)

Driver Information

7

Total Drivers

7

CDL Drivers

7

Intrastate Drivers

Vehicles Operated by BRANNON M BABB

9 trucks and 7 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Feb 20, 2026.

What this fleet looks like

Top makes on record: Western Star, ITI, Big John. Equipment breakdown: 8 TRUCK TRACTOR, 5 SEMI-TRAILER, 2 POLE TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 62.5% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.

Trucks
9
Trailers
7
OOS (24 mo)
10
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
Vehicle type Count Share
TRUCK TRACTOR 8 50%
SEMI-TRAILER 5 31%
POLE TRAILER 2 13%
OTHER 1 6%
Trailers (7 on record)

Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.

Trailer types
Semi-trailer 5
Pole Trailer 2
Trailer makes
ITI 2
Unpublishe 1
Unknown 1
Othr 1
Mcle 1
Big John 1
Trailer specs — from NHTSA VIN decode of 4 trailers
Body type
Flatbed or Platform Trailer 4
Length
42 ft 3
45 ft 1
Axles
2 axles 4
Vehicle makes (7 brands on record)
Make Vehicles Share
Western Star 8 50%
ITI 3 19%
Big John 1 6%
Unpublishe 1 6%
Mac Traile 1 6%
Mclendon Trailers 1 6%
Unknown 1 6%
Truck models in this fleet

Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.

License plates on file (16 shown)
Plate State Vehicle Inspections Last seen
P829237 SC Western St TRUCK TRACTOR 3 Feb 2026
PV52459 SC ITI SEMI-TRAILER 3 Feb 2026
P855741 SC Western Star TRUCK TRACTOR 7 Feb 2026
79657PT SC Othr SEMI-TRAILER 7 Feb 2026
P525621 SC Western St TRUCK TRACTOR 4 Jan 2026
PV74996 SC Big John POLE TRAILER 3 Jan 2026
P880614 SC Western St TRUCK TRACTOR 4 Dec 2025
PV74995 SC Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER 4 Dec 2025
PV74997 SC Mac Traile OTHER 4 Oct 2025
P671334 SC Western St TRUCK TRACTOR 3 Oct 2025
P829239 SC Western St TRUCK TRACTOR 1 Sep 2025
PV56687 SC Mcle SEMI-TRAILER 1 Sep 2025
P654625 SC Western St TRUCK TRACTOR 1 May 2025
PV74996 SC Unknown POLE TRAILER 1 Apr 2025
P855742 SC Western St TRUCK TRACTOR 1 Feb 2025
79656PT SC ITI SEMI-TRAILER 1 Feb 2025
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 16)
5KJJBWDR7NLNN6454 TRUCK TRACTOR
2022 Western Star 49X Chassis
Diesel DD15 engine · Class 8
Last seen Feb 2026 · 3 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1Z92B4222AT199024 SEMI-TRAILER
2010 ITI ITI
Last seen Feb 2026 · 3 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
5KJJBWDR7RPUL9987 TRUCK TRACTOR
2024 Western Star 49X Chassis
Diesel DD15 engine · Class 8
Last seen Feb 2026 · 7 insp · 5 OOS · recalls ↗
1Z92E4227PT199002 SEMI-TRAILER
2023 ITI ITI
Last seen Feb 2026 · 7 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
5KJJABCK16PV60090 TRUCK TRACTOR
2006 Western Star 4900
Series 60 engine · Class 8
Last seen Jan 2026 · 4 insp · 2 OOS · recalls ↗
1B9PA40226FBJ2965 POLE TRAILER
Big John
Last seen Jan 2026 · 3 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
5KJJBWDR3SLVJ7470 TRUCK TRACTOR
2025 Western Star 49X Chassis
Diesel DD15 engine · Class 8
Last seen Dec 2025 · 4 insp · 2 OOS · recalls ↗
1B9PA40215FBJ2888 SEMI-TRAILER
Unpublishe
Last seen Dec 2025 · 4 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
Mac Traile
Last seen Oct 2025 · 4 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
5KJJAVDV6LLLX1867 TRUCK TRACTOR
2020 Western Star 4700
Diesel DD13 engine · Class 8
Last seen Oct 2025 · 3 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
5KJJBWDR9NLNN6455 TRUCK TRACTOR
2022 Western Star 49X Chassis
Diesel DD15 engine · Class 8
Last seen Sep 2025 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗
1M9LB45297A776136 SEMI-TRAILER
2007 Mclendon Trailers Mclendon Trailers
Last seen Sep 2025 · 1 insp · 0 OOS · recalls ↗

Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.

Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.

Dispatch Services in SC

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✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.

Safety Performance

D

Below Average

Above average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

27

Inspections

24 months

41

Violations

Total found

11

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 7.4%
Nat'l avg: 7.5%

✓ Better than national average (-0.1%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 33.3%
Nat'l avg: 21.7%

✗ Worse than national average (+11.6%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
07/10/2026 SC Driver Only 1
06/12/2026 SC Driver Only 1
06/01/2026 SC Walk-Around 2 1
05/28/2026 SC Driver Only 1
02/20/2026 SC Driver Only 1
02/09/2026 SC Driver Only 1
02/06/2026 SC Driver Only 1
02/03/2026 SC Walk-Around 7 4
01/08/2026 SC Walk-Around 3 1
12/15/2025 SC Driver Only 0
11/13/2025 SC Walk-Around 0
10/28/2025 SC Walk-Around 7 1
10/23/2025 SC Walk-Around 2 1
10/22/2025 SC Driver Only 1
10/20/2025 SC Driver Only 1

Showing 15 of 27 inspections.

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

41 Total Violations 27 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
7
0.26 violations per inspection 2 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
11
0.41 violations per inspection 9 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 40.7% (11 / 27)

Recent Changes

Safety Grade
Jun 6, 2026
C D
Safety Grade
Jun 2, 2026
D C
Safety Grade
May 9, 2026
C D

Changes tracked daily from FMCSA data.

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Our read on this carrier
No Red Flags Found
We didn't find any major fraud or legitimacy red flags for this carrier in public FMCSA and Treasury data. This is not an endorsement — always verify authority and insurance before booking.
Looks fine ! Worth checking × A real concern
Trucks fail roadside inspections often (33%)
33% of this carrier's roadside inspections ended with a truck or driver ordered off the road — well above the ~21% national average. Higher means more safety problems.
Not on any U.S. sanctions list
This carrier's name doesn't appear on the U.S. Treasury sanctions blocklist — clear to work with on that basis.
Licensed and authorized to operate
The FMCSA lists this carrier as having active operating authority right now.
No history of a revoked license
This carrier's operating authority has not been revoked and re-registered.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does BRANNON M BABB operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BRANNON M BABB is inferred to operate: Flatbed and Step Deck / RGN.

Is BRANNON M BABB's authority currently active?

BRANNON M BABB currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has BRANNON M BABB been in business?

BRANNON M BABB has been registered with the FMCSA since February 2005, making their authority approximately 21 years, 5 months old.

Where is BRANNON M BABB located?

BRANNON M BABB is physically located at HODGES, SC 29653.

68 / 100

Carrier Trust Score

Mixed

Computed from FMCSA public data — how this is calculated →

Active operating authority No reportable crashes (24 mo) High OOS rate 33.3%

Roadside Inspection History 27 records

Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.

What this means

BRANNON M BABB has been inspected 27 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in SC. Out of these, 8 inspections (about 30%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLEWG3 — 4 times in this window.

Severity
Drive on Out-of-service rate
Date State Level Violations OOS
2026-07-10 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 1
2026-06-12 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 1
2026-06-01 SC Level 2 · Walk-around 2 OOS · 1
2026-05-28 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 1
2026-02-20 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 1
2026-02-09 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 1
2026-02-06 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 1
2026-02-03 SC Level 2 · Walk-around 7 OOS · 4
2026-01-08 SC Level 2 · Walk-around 3 OOS · 1
2025-12-15 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2025-11-13 SC Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2025-10-28 SC Level 2 · Walk-around 7 OOS · 1
2025-10-23 SC Level 2 · Walk-around 2 OOS · 1
2025-10-22 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 1
2025-10-20 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 1
2025-10-01 SC Level 2 · Walk-around 5 OOS · 1
2025-09-19 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2025-08-13 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 1
2025-08-08 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 1
2025-06-12 SC Level 2 · Walk-around 0
2025-05-30 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 2 OOS · 1
2025-05-21 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2025-05-20 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2025-04-24 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 0
2025-02-03 SC Level 3 · Driver-only 1

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Roadside Violation Profile

Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), BRANNON M BABB was cited for 27 violations, of which 10 (37%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.

Violations by safety category
BASIC category Violations Out-of-service
Vehicle Maintenance 24 8
Driver Fitness 2 2
Unsafe Driving 1 0
Most-cited violation types
Lighting 7 2 OOS Clearance Identification Lamps/Other 5 Tires 5 3 OOS Improper Load Securement 3 3 OOS Inspection Reports 2 Windshield/ Glass/ Markings 2 License-related: High 1 1 OOS Physical 1 1 OOS Texting 1

Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.

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