JAMES DARYL ASHFORD
DBA: ASHFORD CONSTRUCTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 2172 days Sep 4, 2007 → Aug 15, 2013
- Prior insurance gap · 1971 days Dec 27, 2014 → May 20, 2020
- Common (Property) gap · 2061 days Inactive Jan 5, 2015 → reinstated Aug 27, 2020
- Common (Property) gap · 2591 days Inactive Jul 31, 2006 → reinstated Sep 3, 2013
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 100.0% vs 23.4% national (+76.6 pts).
- 2 fatalities on crash record 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JAMES DARYL ASHFORD (USDOT 1329817) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): JAMES ASHFORD (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 2172 days — Sep 4, 2007 → Aug 15, 2013 • Prior insurance gap · 1971 days — Dec 27, 2014 → May 20, 2020 • Common (Property) gap · 2061 days — Inactive Jan 5, 2015 → reinstated Aug 27, 2020 • Common (Property) gap · 2591 days — Inactive Jul 31, 2006 → reinstated Sep 3, 2013 • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 100.0% vs 23.4% national (+76.6 pts). • 2 fatalities on crash record — 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1329817/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 2/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 40% · 2/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 2/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No active policies on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 9 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 6 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 16.67% | 33.33% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
JAMES DARYL ASHFORD is a motor carrier based in WINNSBORO, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1329817. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 13 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
JAMES DARYL ASHFORD is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 19 years on FMCSA's records, based in Winnsboro, SC. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 60.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 29% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in SC (5 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
60.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (58.3% of violations); top code 392.16-D (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Summit tra, Freightliner, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 5, 2015 to Aug 27, 2020 (2061 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 31, 2006 to Sep 3, 2013 (2591 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (3)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Sep 4, 2007 to Aug 15, 2013 (2172 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 27, 2014 to May 20, 2020 (1971 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 6, 2020 to Aug 27, 2020 (21 days)
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) | 6 | 3 | 50.0% | May 26, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 6 | |
| Dors | 4 | |
| Summit Tra | 3 | |
| East Manuf | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Dorsey Tra | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.42 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 28.00 | 28 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 13.50 | 14 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87956575 | May 26, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 87337046 | Mar 19, 2026 | SC | 3 | COLUMBIA SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 86639938 | Dec 23, 2025 | SC | 3 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.25A1, 392.16-D | Yes |
| 86347977 | Nov 18, 2025 | SC | 2 | COLUMBIA SC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.205C-WR | Yes |
| 86294696 | Nov 12, 2025 | SC | 3 | CHAPIN SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86074545 | Oct 17, 2025 | SC | 2 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 80941889 | Feb 26, 2024 | SC | 2 | I-77 NB ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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16 | 393.9(a), 393.75(c), 393.11 | No |
| 80171263 | Nov 14, 2023 | SC | 2 | I-26 EB ROADSIDE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 390.21T(b) | Yes |
| 80039213 | Oct 30, 2023 | SC | 3 | I-77 NB ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79716735 | Sep 21, 2023 | SC | 2 | I-26 EB ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 393.9(a), 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 79184464 | Jul 19, 2023 | SC | 2 | I-26 EB ROADSIDE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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19 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.11 | No |
| 78630400 | May 15, 2023 | SC | 2 | I-20 EB ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 396.17(c), 392.2, 393.78 | No |
| 78630124 | May 12, 2023 | SC | 3 | US 76 SUMTER COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0025259676 | Jun 23, 2025 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0024229564 | Mar 18, 2024 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0021230104 | Apr 8, 2021 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0019624523 | Sep 9, 2019 | SC | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0019579253 | May 15, 2019 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0016636049 | Oct 3, 2016 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0016564842 | Jun 3, 2016 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0014597100 | Sep 21, 2014 | SC | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| SC0013524641 | Apr 14, 2013 | SC | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC529675 | common | INACTIVE | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2020 | MC529675-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Sep 3, 2013 | MC529675-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 29, 2005 | MC529675-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS110837 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 27, 2020 | Oct 31, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 21 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 6, 2020 to Aug 27, 2020 | ||||||
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 52-745255-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 20, 2020 | Aug 6, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 1971 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 27, 2014 to May 20, 2020 | ||||||
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN110154 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 15, 2013 | Dec 27, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 2172 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Sep 4, 2007 to Aug 15, 2013 | ||||||
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00100301 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2006 | Sep 4, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 474111 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2005 | Nov 2, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C036847 | CARGO | — | Sep 21, 2005 | Jul 21, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C036847 | CARGO | — | Jul 21, 2005 | Oct 18, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 451629 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 21, 2005 | Jul 21, 2005 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C036832 | CARGO | — | Jul 21, 2005 | Jul 21, 2005 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 451629 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 21, 2005 | Nov 2, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C036832 | CARGO | — | Jul 21, 2005 | Aug 31, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C036847 | CARGO | — | Jul 21, 2005 | Sep 21, 2005 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 9, 2020
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Nov 9, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 31, 2020insuranceCANCEL — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 6, 2020insuranceCANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 6, 2020insurance gapCoverage gap: 21 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 27, 2020)
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Jan 5, 2015
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Jan 5, 2015authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 5, 2015authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 2061 days (through Aug 27, 2020)
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Dec 27, 2014insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 27, 2014insurance gapCoverage gap: 1971 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 20, 2020)
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Sep 4, 2007insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 4, 2007insurance gapCoverage gap: 2172 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 15, 2013)
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Nov 2, 2006insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 31, 2006
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Jul 31, 2006authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 31, 2006authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 2591 days (through Sep 3, 2013)
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Jul 21, 2006insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 3, 2005
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Nov 2, 2005insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 18, 2005insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 22, 2005
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Sep 21, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 31, 2005insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 21, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 21, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-26 EB ROADSIDE | SC | 3 | 1 |
| COLUMBIA SC | SC | 2 | 1 |
| I-77 NB ROADSIDE | SC | 2 | 0 |
| WEST COLUMBIA SC | SC | 2 | 2 |
| CHAPIN SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| I-20 EB ROADSIDE | SC | 1 | 0 |
| US 76 SUMTER COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 383.71(h) | Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC529675
common · INACTIVE · MC
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COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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13 inspections
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9 reportable crashes
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