Brannon M Babb
Hodges, SC
DBA: LONG CANE LOGGING
Profile data updated Jun 6, 2026 from official FMCSA records
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:
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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:
Operations Scope
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.
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.
| Semi-trailer | 5 |
| Pole Trailer | 2 |
| ITI | 2 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Othr | 1 |
| Mcle | 1 |
| Big John | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 4 |
| 42 ft | 3 |
| 45 ft | 1 |
| 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% |
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)
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.
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Safety Performance
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
✓ Better than national average (-0.1%)
✗ 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 | ✓ |
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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.
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.
| 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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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 8 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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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