JH SEALE & SON INC
USDOT 2051129 • 870 S GUIGNARD DRIVE, SUMTER, SC, 29150
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-772934 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 21, 2015 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Excess | 1084PSM2000055-70190 | ON FILE | May 2, 2021 | Jul 4, 2025 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | CPP142802A | ON FILE | Jun 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2021 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Excess | SCT1111520 | CANCELLED | May 2, 2021 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Excess | CU142802A | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2019 | May 2, 2021 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP142802A | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2018 | Sep 22, 2019 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | CU142802A | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | CU142802A | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2018 | Sep 22, 2019 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP142802A | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1356137 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2018 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | PHUB504605 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2018 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9408564 | REPLACED | Jun 30, 2011 | Jun 30, 2015 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9408564 | CANCELLED | Jun 30, 2011 | Aug 28, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | SCT1111520 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1084PSM2000055-70190 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 4, 2025 | Jul 4, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CPP142802A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2021 | Jun 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CU142802A | BIPD/Excess | May 2, 2021 | May 2, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CU142802A | BIPD/Excess | Sep 22, 2019 | Sep 22, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP142802A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2019 | Sep 22, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP142802A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CU142802A | BIPD/Excess | Jun 30, 2019 | Jun 30, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1356137 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHUB504605 | BIPD/Excess | Jun 30, 2018 | Jun 30, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9408564 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2015 | Aug 28, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9408564 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 30, 2015 | Jun 30, 2015 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC772934 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2015 |
| MC772934 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2015 |
| MC772934 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 8, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC772934 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 8, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 217 inspections
Violation Summary (62 violations from latest 100 of 217 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 8 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNP | HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWPB | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMPSPMC | Placarding violation | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRTC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:173.24B1-HMBPMC | HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1 | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (217 inspections)
Showing 50 of 217
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DILLON | 198SB | ...US0588 | JH SEALE & SONS |
| Mar 5, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WADESBORO | 74 | ...LUS057 | JH SEALE & SON INC |
| Jul 14, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DUNN | 95 | ...LX6562 | JH SEALE & SON INC |
| May 29, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT MILL | 77 | ...UH2715 | JH SEALE & SON INC |
| May 20, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATHENS | JEFFERSON RD AT CAMAK DR | ...616087 | JH SEALE & SON INC |
| Apr 5, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT MILL | 89NB | ...LU4637 | JH SEALE & SON INC |
| Mar 31, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENVILLE | INTERSTATE 85 | ...NP7591 | JH SEALE & SON INC |
| Jan 17, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | HWY 129 N AT GALILEE CHURCH RD | ...NX8981 | JH SEALE & SON INC |
| Nov 7, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | 485 | ...195332 | JH SEALE & SON INC |
| Jun 8, 2022 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHANNON | 71 | ...GF3107 | JH SEALE & SON INC |
| May 18, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPARTANBURG | S PINE ST | ...446170 | JH SEALE & SON INC |
| Mar 26, 2022 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FLORENCE | 52 | ...LU4637 | JH SEALE & SON INC |
| Mar 23, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUGUSTA | DEANS BRIDGE RD 547 FT SO MEADOWBROOK DR | ...741923 | JH SEALE & SON INC |
| Jan 21, 2022 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH CHARLESTON | 206EB | ...LW1097 | JH SEALE & SON INC |
| Aug 13, 2021 | NC | FATAL | 1 | 0 | FOREST CITY | 221 | ...157055 | JH SEALE & SON INC |
| Jun 22, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MIDLAND | NC 24 | — | JH SEALE & SON INC |
| Jan 8, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HUNTERSVILLE | 77 | ...LR3029 | JH SEALE & SON INC |
| Aug 5, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2020 | SC | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2020 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2019 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2019 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2019 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 22, 2019 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC-2022-0035-US1326 | May 2, 2022 | 383.37(a) | $2,320 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events