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TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC

USDOT 2327440 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: JAMES MATTHEW SUMMERS Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Based in ST MATTHEWS, SC Grade B · 80
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  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Company officer: JAMES MATTHEW SUMMERS
Cargo: Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber
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TruckCodex risk summary — TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC (USDOT 2327440)
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 MATTHEW SUMMERS (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2327440/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 72.7% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=113962 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2327440
In FMCSA records since Jul 24, 2012 (~13y)
Company officer JAMES MATTHEW SUMMERS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber
Fleet size 9 units
Drivers 7
Annual mileage 400,550 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (803) 206-7202
Email: [email protected]
Physical
5790 OLD STATE RD
ST MATTHEWS, SC 29135
Mailing
PO BOX 1887
ORANGEBURG, SC 29116
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2327440
In FMCSA records since Jul 24, 2012 (~13y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 400,550 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 72.7% vs 23.4% +49.3 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.24 vs 1.80 +1.44
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 9 0 0
Trailers 12 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 36 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 17 17 0
OOS inspections 0 8 0
OOS percentage 0% 47.06% —
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%).

Power Units
9
Drivers
7
Inspections
36
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
72.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
3 all-time
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC is a motor carrier based in ST MATTHEWS, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2327440. 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 9 power units and 7 drivers, with 36 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 72.7%. 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.

Carrier overview

TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 7 drivers, based in St Matthews, SC. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 34.8% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 77% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in SC (23 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

34.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (70.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 6 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Unknown, Western Star, and International are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 72.7% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 113,962 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 113,962 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
72.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
7.7%
Median across 113,962 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +65 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
43 violations
12 OOS · 27.9%
Unsafe Driving
11 violations
General/Admin
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
South Carolina (SC) 17 8 47.1% Feb 9, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Western Star 17
Unknown 12
International 8
Pitz 6
Evan 5
Kenworth 3
John Pitze 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 — 3.88 4 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 11 — 16.83 17 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (36 rows) View all 36 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86991818 Feb 9, 2026 SC 3 ORANGEBURG SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P878484 · 1HSDJAPR3FH569287
1 392.16-D No
85541302 Aug 20, 2025 SC 3 ORANGEBURG SC
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P836444 · 1XKDD49XXBJ289158
1 392.2-SLLEWG2 No
85517317 Aug 18, 2025 SC 2 ROWESVILLE SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P878484 · 1HSDJAPR3FH569287
4 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 393.9A-LLPL Yes
85252661 Jul 14, 2025 SC 3 BAMBERG SC
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P836444 · 1XKDD49XXBJ289158
1 392.2-SLLEWG1 No
84860815 Jun 4, 2025 SC 3 NEESES SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P878484 · 1HSDJAPR3FH569287
2 392.16-D, 392.2-SLLIRP No
84783818 May 27, 2025 SC 2 SAINT MATTHEWS SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P859062 · 3HSDPAPT3MN376490
5 393.23-LEU, 393.9A-LTSIR, 396.9D2-FTF Yes
84665013 May 14, 2025 SC 2 ORANGEBURG SC
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P506244 · 5KJJALDV3DPFG3292
4 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.95A4-EEUS Yes
84515551 Apr 25, 2025 SC 2 OLAR SC
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P676662 · 5KJJAVDV7FLGK6128
3 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.78A-WS, 393.11A1-LLPL No
84511720 Apr 24, 2025 SC 2 ORANGEBURG SC
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P541569 · 5KJJAVDV6FPGC3435
5 393.9A-LHLI, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.78A-WS No
84465749 Apr 22, 2025 SC 2 ORANGEBURG SC
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P817898 · 5KJJAVDV9FLGK6129
10 393.205C-WR, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Yes
84076606 Mar 10, 2025 SC 2 BARNWELL SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P859062 · 3HSDPAPT3MN376490
4 393.116B-CL, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LHWS Yes
83806078 Feb 5, 2025 SC 2 SAINT MATTHEWS SC
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P859094 · 4V4NC9EH1DN150227
4 393.205C-WR, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-BHTD Yes
83763642 Jan 29, 2025 SC 3 LEESVILLE SC
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P541568 · 5KJJAVDV4FPGC3434
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
83082233 Nov 5, 2024 SC 2 ORANGEBURG SC
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P878484 · 1HSDJAPR3FH569287
1 393.116A-CL Yes
83079055 Oct 31, 2024 SC 3 ALCOLU SC
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P817898 · 5KJJAVDV9FLGK6129
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
82766609 Sep 26, 2024 SC 2 US 601 RICHLAND COUNTY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P836444 · 1XKDD49XXBJ289158
2 396.17(c) No
82669187 Sep 16, 2024 SC 1 US 601 CALHOUN COUNTY
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
SC 2327440 · 1HSDJAPR3FH569287
6 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b), 393.55(e) Yes
82129946 Jul 16, 2024 SC 3 SC 33 ORANGEBURG COUNTY
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P676662 · 5KJJAVDV7FLGK6128
0 — No
82059956 Jul 8, 2024 SC 3 US 601 RICHLAND COUNTY
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P676662 · 5KJJAVDV7FLGK6128
2 392.2 No
81854904 Jun 11, 2024 SC 3 US 601 CALHOUN COUNTY
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P836444 · 1XKDD49XXBJ289158
2 392.2 No
81738453 May 29, 2024 SC 3 US 601 RICHLAND COUNTY
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P859094 · 4V4NC9EH1DN150227
2 392.2 No
81556767 May 8, 2024 SC 3 SC 33 ORANGEBURG COUNTY
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P859090 · 5KJJAVDV5FLGK6127
0 — No
81483361 Apr 30, 2024 SC 3 SC 33 ORANGEBURG COUNTY
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P859090 · 5KJJAVDV5FLGK6127
0 — No
81471261 Apr 1, 2024 SC 3 US 178 ORANGEBURG COUNTY
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P817898 · 5KJJAVDV9FLGK6129
4 392.2 No
81140466 Mar 19, 2024 SC 3 SC 33 ORANGEBURG COUNTY
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P541569 · 5KJJAVDV6FPGC3435
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
SC0023266870 Aug 24, 2023 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0022233642 Apr 26, 2022 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC0015587735 Aug 13, 2015 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 26 0
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing Vehicle Maintenance 3 3
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 3 3
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
387.301(a) Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 General/Admin 1 0
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How to verify TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC

Is TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2327440 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC's safety rating? ▾
TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC had? ▾
36 roadside inspections are on file for TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 72.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC based? ▾
TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5790 OLD STATE RD, ST MATTHEWS, South Carolina 29135. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC operate? ▾
TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC self-reports 9 power units and 7 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for TRI COUNTY TIMBER LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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