ARD TIMBER CO INC
ARD TIMBER CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 8 drivers, based in Andrews, SC. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 20.0% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with 1 reportable crash. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 8.30% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 66.7% vs peer 10.0% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ARD TIMBER CO INC (USDOT 2130363) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 8.30% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 66.7% vs peer 10.0% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2130363/ As of: Sep 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Driver OOS 8.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 66.7% vs peer median 10% (worse). n=93299 same-size ACTIVE peers.
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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing 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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 13 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 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 41 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5% | 20% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
ARD TIMBER CO INC had 20 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 20.0%, which is in line with the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 22.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in SC (20 stops).
20.0% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (33.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 20 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 8 drivers; Western Star, Whit, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 93,299 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (22 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 20 | 4 | 20.0% | Jul 16, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.36 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 22.16 | 22 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (41 rows) View all 41 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88435420 | Jul 16, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87794105 | May 6, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87381543 | Mar 23, 2026 | SC | 3 | SCRANTON SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87196796 | Mar 2, 2026 | SC | 3 | KINGSTREE SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 86928885 | Jan 29, 2026 | SC | 3 | EFFINGHAM SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86928856 | Jan 29, 2026 | SC | 3 | CADES SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86888516 | Jan 22, 2026 | SC | 3 | KINGSTREE SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86775160 | Jan 13, 2026 | SC | 3 | CADES SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 86774717 | Jan 12, 2026 | SC | 2 | GREELEYVILLE SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
9 | 393.207A-STBW, 393.87A-FPLR, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 86576556 | Dec 12, 2025 | SC | 2 | CADES SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.207A-STBW, 393.87A-FPLR, 396.3A1-OAL | Yes |
| 86561844 | Dec 10, 2025 | SC | 3 | CADES SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86203510 | Oct 27, 2025 | SC | 3 | LAKE CITY SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85501816 | Aug 13, 2025 | SC | 3 | HEMINGWAY SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85440313 | Aug 7, 2025 | SC | 3 | GREELEYVILLE SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 84879600 | Jun 5, 2025 | SC | 3 | COWARD SC |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 84223443 | Mar 19, 2025 | SC | 3 | KINGSTREE SC |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83976376 | Feb 24, 2025 | SC | 3 | LAKE CITY SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 83477753 | Dec 18, 2024 | SC | 2 | ANDREWS SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
18 | 393.9A-LTSI, 392.9A2-C, 393.9B-LRLIWR | Yes |
| 83152745 | Nov 13, 2024 | SC | 2 | SCRANTON SC |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.9A2-C, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 83162671 | Nov 12, 2024 | SC | 3 | GEORGETOWN SC |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 81983782 | Jun 27, 2024 | SC | 3 | US 378 FLORENCE COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81932642 | Jun 21, 2024 | SC | 3 | US 378 FLORENCE COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81795135 | Jun 5, 2024 | SC | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2, 396.9(d)(2) | No |
| 81616393 | May 14, 2024 | SC | 2 | US 521 GEORGETOWN COUNTY |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.11 | No |
| 81471172 | Apr 29, 2024 | SC | 3 | US 378 FLORENCE COUNTY |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0025279417 | Oct 20, 2025 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0020335941 | Nov 19, 2020 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0019618469 | Aug 19, 2019 | SC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| SC0019501394 | Jan 3, 2019 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0018598243 | Jul 17, 2018 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0018530345 | Mar 13, 2018 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0018525357 | Mar 6, 2018 | SC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0016635865 | Oct 21, 2016 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0016601625 | Aug 15, 2016 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0016571457 | Jun 9, 2016 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0015587685 | Aug 21, 2015 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0015505182 | Jan 21, 2015 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0014500061 | Jan 2, 2014 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 521 GEORGETOWN COUNTY | SC | 6 | 2 |
| US 378 FLORENCE COUNTY | SC | 5 | 1 |
| CADES SC | SC | 4 | 1 |
| KINGSTREE SC | SC | 3 | 0 |
| SC 51 FLORENCE COUNTY | SC | 3 | 1 |
| GREELEYVILLE SC | SC | 2 | 1 |
| LAKE CITY SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| SC 41 WILLIAMSBURG COUNTY | SC | 2 | 0 |
| SCRANTON SC | SC | 2 | 1 |
| ANDREWS SC | SC | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 20 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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