BAKER TRANSPORTATION LLC
54-unit dry-bulk carrier based in Lake City, SC. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 4121773
- MC
- MC212528
- Based
- Lake City, SC
- Contact
- 8542302250 · michaelbaker@bakertransportation.net
What this carrier is
BAKER TRANSPORTATION LLC is a mid-sized-fleet dry-bulk carrier based in Lake City, SC. Operating footprint: 54 power units, 53 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC212528 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, fresh produce, intermodal containers, dry bulk commodities, and paper products.
Fleet composition on file: 54 owned tractors, 229 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 494 motor carriers operating 54 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Controlled Substances/Alcohol at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 33 | 25.52 | 129.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 8 | 9.61 | 83.3% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 4.39 | 68.4% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | 76.42 | 36.6% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.21 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 54-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 4121773: 118 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 10, 2026 in SC.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 28 |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 31 |
| Total violations | 66 (11 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 3 reportable crashes . Most recent: Nov 4, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a dry-bulk carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, fresh produce, intermodal containers, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (229 trailers against 54 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 494 peer carriers operating 54 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 85 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 66 violations, 3 reportable crashes.
- Controlled Substances/Alcohol is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet dry-bulk carrier running over-the-road lanes with 54 power units on file.
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