C L CANNON & SONS INC
C L CANNON & SONS INC is a corporation based in SPARTANBURG, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 374656. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 7 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
C L CANNON & SONS INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 7 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Spartanburg, SC. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.
Safety Snapshot
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 240% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in SC (16) and NC (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (58.8% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWG3 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Mack, Kenworth, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 133,144 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 16 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 3, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 9 | |
| Western Star | 5 | |
| Kenworth | 3 | |
| Direct | 2 | |
| Fontaine | 2 | |
| Other | 2 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| Direct Tra | 1 | |
| Dirt | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87144843 | Feb 24, 2026 | SC | 3 | WELLFORD SC |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87132903 | Feb 24, 2026 | SC | 3 | GREER SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86861542 | Jan 22, 2026 | SC | 3 | CHAPIN SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 86713622 | Jan 5, 2026 | SC | 3 | WELLFORD SC |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86220084 | Nov 3, 2025 | SC | 3 | GREER SC |
KENWORTH M STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86087527 | Oct 16, 2025 | SC | 3 | STARTEX SC |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85730991 | Sep 9, 2025 | SC | 3 | STARTEX SC |
KENWORTH M STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2WG | No |
| 85668076 | Sep 3, 2025 | SC | 3 | DUNCAN SC |
WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2WG | No |
| 85651756 | Sep 2, 2025 | SC | 1 | KINARDS SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.11A1-LIL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84961255 | Jun 13, 2025 | SC | 2 | WELLFORD SC |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84475201 | Apr 23, 2025 | SC | 3 | KINARDS SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 84276873 | Mar 31, 2025 | SC | 3 | GREER SC |
KENWORTH M STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2WG | No |
| 83362165 | Dec 9, 2024 | SC | 5 | SPARTANBURG SC |
STERLING T STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 83362132 | Dec 9, 2024 | SC | 5 | SPARTANBURG SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83362118 | Dec 9, 2024 | SC | 5 | SPARTANBURG SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82009295 | Jul 1, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-26 EB SPARTANBURG COUNTY |
WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2, 396.17(c) | No |
| 81783376 | Jun 3, 2024 | NC | 2 | nc-charlotte-weigh-station,-i-85, |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80718862 | Jan 30, 2024 | SC | 3 | US 176 SPARTANBURG COUNTY |
STRG STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80526200 | Jan 3, 2024 | SC | 2 | I-385 NB ROADSIDE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80379185 | Dec 13, 2023 | SC | 3 | SC 213 NEWBERRY COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 79184242 | Jul 18, 2023 | SC | 2 | SC 81 ANDERSON COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.9(a), 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| 78862272 | Jun 12, 2023 | SC | 2 | I-85 SB ROADSIDE |
WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.95(f), 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0024233480 | Apr 3, 2024 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| SC0024223473 | Feb 22, 2024 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| SC0023235623 | Apr 7, 2023 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NC0104108358 | Jun 24, 2014 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| SC0012586147 | Nov 10, 2012 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| SC011085407A | Aug 12, 2011 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| SC007023247A | Mar 5, 2007 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
| SC002153590A | Dec 26, 2002 | SC | 0 | 4 | No | Yes | Injury |
| SC096136197A | Nov 22, 1996 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| SC094011430A | Feb 3, 1994 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 22, 2025enforcementEnforcement case SC-2024-0124-SC0177 — $9,690
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREER SC | SC | 3 | 0 |
| SPARTANBURG SC | SC | 3 | 0 |
| WELLFORD SC | SC | 3 | 0 |
| KINARDS SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| STARTEX SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| CHAPIN SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| DUNCAN SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| I-26 EB SPARTANBURG COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
| I-385 NB ROADSIDE | SC | 1 | 0 |
| I-85 SB ROADSIDE | SC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | General/Admin | 1 | 1 |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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