JH SEALE & SON INC

USDOT 2051129 • 870 S GUIGNARD DRIVE, SUMTER, SC, 29150

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,051,129
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8037737353
Power Units (MCS-150)
45
Drivers (MCS-150)
55
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
3,997,307
Physical Address
870 S GUIGNARD DRIVE, SUMTER, SC, 29150
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: May 2, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-772934ACTIVEUnknownAug 21, 2015

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONBIPD/Excess1084PSM2000055-70190ON FILEMay 2, 2021Jul 4, 2025
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBIPD/PrimaryCPP142802AON FILEJun 30, 2019Jun 30, 2021

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONBIPD/ExcessSCT1111520CANCELLEDMay 2, 2021Mar 31, 2026
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBIPD/ExcessCU142802ACANCELLEDJun 30, 2019May 2, 2021
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPP142802ACANCELLEDJun 30, 2018Sep 22, 2019
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/ExcessCU142802AREPLACEDJun 30, 2018Jun 30, 2019
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/ExcessCU142802ACANCELLEDJun 30, 2018Sep 22, 2019
FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPP142802AREPLACEDJun 30, 2018Jun 30, 2019
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPHPK1356137REPLACEDJun 30, 2015Jun 30, 2018
PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/ExcessPHUB504605REPLACEDJun 30, 2015Jun 30, 2018
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary9408564REPLACEDJun 30, 2011Jun 30, 2015
FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary9408564CANCELLEDJun 30, 2011Aug 28, 2015

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELUNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDONSCT1111520BIPD/ExcessMar 31, 2026Mar 31, 2026
CANCELUNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON1084PSM2000055-70190BIPD/ExcessJul 4, 2025Jul 4, 2025
TERM/REPLNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPCPP142802ABIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 2021Jun 30, 2021
CANCELNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPCU142802ABIPD/ExcessMay 2, 2021May 2, 2021
TERM/CANCLFARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CU142802ABIPD/ExcessSep 22, 2019Sep 22, 2019
TERM/CANCLFARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CPP142802ABIPD/PrimarySep 22, 2019Sep 22, 2019
TERM/REPLFARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CPP142802ABIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 2019Jun 30, 2019
TERM/REPLFARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.CU142802ABIPD/ExcessJun 30, 2019Jun 30, 2019
TERM/REPLPHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYPHPK1356137BIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 2018Jun 30, 2018
TERM/REPLPHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYPHUB504605BIPD/ExcessJun 30, 2018Jun 30, 2018
TERM/CANCLFEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.9408564BIPD/PrimaryAug 28, 2015Aug 28, 2015
TERM/REPLFEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.9408564BIPD/PrimaryJun 30, 2015Jun 30, 2015

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC772934COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 3, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 21, 2015
MC772934COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 3, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 21, 2015
MC772934MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 8, 2012Unknown
MC772934MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 8, 2012Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
217
Violations
62
11 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
6.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
45
Drivers (MCS-150)
55
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
6
Feb
8
Mar
10
Apr
4
May
9
Jun
6
Jul
6
Aug
6
Sep
8
Oct
5
Nov
2
Dec
8
Jan
13
Feb
6
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 217 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

8 states217 inspections

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Violation Summary (62 violations from latest 100 of 217 inspections)

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Violation Summary (62 violations from latest 100 of 217 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate407Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-STCBSuspension defective227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:177.801-HMHCNPHM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain20Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWPBOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-STBWSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:177.817A-HMPSPMCPlacarding violation108Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205A-WRTCWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:173.24B1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping)11Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:177.823A-HMPMCNP-L6-1Movement of damaged hazmat packages109Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A3IIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45A-BHTBSBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
6.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-17.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.62vs nat'l 1.80
-1.18 below avg

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

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Inspection History (217 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 6, 202687529709RoadsideGALevel 2MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER1Details unavailableYes
Mar 25, 202687430158NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLTLNo
Mar 24, 202687383341FRANKLINKYLevel 1HEIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Mar 18, 202687337668SAINT GEORGE SCSCLevel 1HEIL CO., SEMI-TRAILER9393.207A-STCB, 393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIRYes
Mar 10, 202687288167NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 7, 202687257851HARLEYVILLE SCSCLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 2, 202687195625SUMTER SCSCLevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 26, 202687169418MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 23, 202687124619KINARDS SCSCLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 19, 202687097806FORT MILL SCSCLevel 3MAC LTT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 19, 202687086845INMAN SCSCLevel 3WINSTON IN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 18, 202687107680INMAN SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 18, 202687097960FLORENCE SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 17, 202687105827SUMMERVILLE SCSCLevel 1INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA1No
Feb 17, 202687086667AIKEN SCSCLevel 3POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 12, 202687053894LEXINGTON SCSCLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1177.801-HMHCNPNo
Feb 11, 202687074813TOWNSEND DEDELevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 10, 202687016460HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, NNCLevel 1FRTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 4, 202686973610MANCHESTER TNTNLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 3, 202686963534PEMBROKE GAGALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 29, 202686932576AIKEN SCSCLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER2177.817A-HMPSPMC, 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBNo
Jan 21, 202686884660MONETTA SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 15, 202686828660RIDGEWAY SCSCLevel 2SPARTAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 13, 202686784795KINARDS SCSCLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 12, 202686776235HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, NNCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 12, 202686775614BELTON SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 8, 202686756956LEXINGTON SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 7, 202686759401FLORENCE SCSCLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 30, 202586691246NORTH AUGUSTA SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 14, 202586568950US 601 @ LANSFORD RDNCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 27, 202586427423PAGELAND SCSCLevel 3POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 26, 202586427269RICHBURG SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 21, 202586407731SAINT STEPHEN SCSCLevel 3HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWPBNo
Nov 13, 202586311261FRANKLINKYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 10, 202586279561RIDGEWAY SCSCLevel 3POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Oct 28, 202586175574KINARDS SCSCLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 27, 202586165081DENMARK SCSCLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5393.47E, 393.45D-B, 393.53B-BNo
Oct 20, 202586134635SAINT STEPHEN SCSCLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLMLNo
Oct 16, 202586088869FORSYTH GAGALevel 1POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LILNo
Oct 14, 202586084529SAVANNAH GAGALevel 2VOLVO MOTOR COACH0No
Oct 13, 202586053418ANDERSON SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45D-BNo
Oct 7, 202585988713RIDGEWAY SCSCLevel 3POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWG1No
Oct 2, 202585946347JONESVILLE SCSCLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWPBNo
Sep 23, 202585887228NORTH SCSCLevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 10, 202585744462LANDRUM SCSCLevel 1CUSTOM SCO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 7, 202585722620I 40 NEAR NC 53NCLevel 3HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 6, 202585723081NC 87NCLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 2, 202585717332SMYRNA GAGALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 1, 202585708753SMYRNA GAGALevel 2POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER2393.201B-FRNo
Aug 30, 202585700669CARTERSVILLE GAGALevel 2LBT SEMI-TRAILER0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

154 total · 12.3% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving43 · 2 OOS
Unknown1
Hazardous Materials Compliance1

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
9
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
23

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 27, 2025SCTOW00DILLON198SB...US0588JH SEALE & SONS
Mar 5, 2025NCINJURY01WADESBORO74...LUS057JH SEALE & SON INC
Jul 14, 2024NCTOW00DUNN95...LX6562JH SEALE & SON INC
May 29, 2024SCTOW00FORT MILL77...UH2715JH SEALE & SON INC
May 20, 2024GATOW00ATHENSJEFFERSON RD AT CAMAK DR...616087JH SEALE & SON INC
Apr 5, 2023SCTOW00FORT MILL89NB...LU4637JH SEALE & SON INC
Mar 31, 2023SCTOW00GREENVILLEINTERSTATE 85...NP7591JH SEALE & SON INC
Jan 17, 2023GAINJURY01HWY 129 N AT GALILEE CHURCH RD...NX8981JH SEALE & SON INC
Nov 7, 2022NCTOW00CHARLOTTE485...195332JH SEALE & SON INC
Jun 8, 2022NCTOW00SHANNON71...GF3107JH SEALE & SON INC
May 18, 2022SCTOW00SPARTANBURGS PINE ST...446170JH SEALE & SON INC
Mar 26, 2022SCINJURY01FLORENCE52...LU4637JH SEALE & SON INC
Mar 23, 2022GATOW00AUGUSTADEANS BRIDGE RD 547 FT SO MEADOWBROOK DR...741923JH SEALE & SON INC
Jan 21, 2022SCTOW00NORTH CHARLESTON206EB...LW1097JH SEALE & SON INC
Aug 13, 2021NCFATAL10FOREST CITY221...157055JH SEALE & SON INC
Jun 22, 2021NCINJURY01MIDLANDNC 24JH SEALE & SON INC
Jan 8, 2021NCINJURY01HUNTERSVILLE77...LR3029JH SEALE & SON INC
Aug 5, 2020NCTOW00
Jul 22, 2020NCTOW00
Jun 29, 2020SCFATAL10
Jun 23, 2020NCTOW00
Aug 28, 2019NCINJURY01
Jun 7, 2019SCINJURY02
Jun 5, 2019NCINJURY01
Mar 22, 2019SCTOW00

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
SC-2022-0035-US1326May 2, 2022383.37(a)$2,320Carrier

Compliance Timeline

39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 31, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON • BIPD/Excess
Sep 27, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 4, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON • BIPD/Excess
Mar 5, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in NC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 14, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 29, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 20, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 5, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 31, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 17, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in GA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 7, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 8, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in NC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 18, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 2, 2022
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $2,320
Case SC-2022-0035-US1326 • 383.37(a)
Mar 26, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in SC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 23, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 21, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 13, 2021
Crash
Fatal crash in NC
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Jun 30, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Primary
Jun 22, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in NC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 2, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Excess
Jan 8, 2021
Crash
Injury crash in NC
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 5, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 22, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 29, 2020
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 0 injuries

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