H J SAELER INC
USDOT 252231 • 809 E MCKISSACK, WALDO, AR, 71770
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-193235 | REVOKED | Jun 29, 2004 | Jul 2, 2012 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 638101001 | ON FILE | Jun 23, 2018 | Jun 23, 2024 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08515902 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2017 | Jun 23, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA08515901 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2016 | Jun 23, 2017 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PRA1027328 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2015 | Jun 23, 2016 |
| LIBERTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS | BIPD/Primary | TIA-000268-0314 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2014 | Jun 23, 2015 |
| LIBERTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS | BIPD/Primary | TIA-000268-0213 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2013 | Jun 23, 2014 |
| LIBERTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS | BIPD/Primary | TIA-000268-0112 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2012 | Jun 23, 2013 |
| WESTERN WORLD INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | MCC0102469 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2011 | Jun 23, 2012 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PICAR0001078 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2010 | Jun 23, 2011 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 58 MOA001539 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2009 | Jun 23, 2010 |
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | BIPD/Primary | 58 MOA001539 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2008 | Jun 23, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 347506 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2007 | Jun 23, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 345006 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2006 | Jun 23, 2007 |
| CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DSSA00002723 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2005 | Jun 23, 2006 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL764243 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2004 | Jun 23, 2004 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL764243 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2004 | Jun 23, 2005 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PAP2314750603 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2003 | Jun 23, 2004 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LRA 335 527 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2002 | Jun 23, 2003 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | RPA 316 268 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2001 | Jul 15, 2002 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | RPA 316 268 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2001 | Jun 23, 2002 |
| AMERICAN EQUITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ACC116886 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2000 | Jun 23, 2001 |
| MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MCV0798052 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 1999 | Jun 23, 2000 |
| NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NB 001 371 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 1998 | Jun 23, 1999 |
| MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MCV 0767667 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 1997 | Jun 23, 1998 |
| MIDLAND RISK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AMTP 61 08 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 1996 | Jun 23, 1997 |
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SBA 597339 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 1994 | Jun 23, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 638101001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2024 | Jun 23, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08515902 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2018 | Jun 23, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA08515901 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2017 | Jun 23, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PRA1027328 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2016 | Jun 23, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS | TIA-000268-0314 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2015 | Jun 23, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS | TIA-000268-0213 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2014 | Jun 23, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERS | TIA-000268-0112 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2013 | Jun 23, 2013 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN WORLD INSURANCE CO | MCC0102469 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2012 | Jun 23, 2012 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICAR0001078 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2011 | Jun 23, 2011 |
| CANCEL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 58 MOA001539 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2010 | Jun 23, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 58 MOA001539 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2009 | Jun 23, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 347506 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2008 | Jun 23, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 345006 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2007 | Jun 23, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | DSSA00002723 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2006 | Jun 23, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL764243 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2005 | Jun 23, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | PAP2314750603 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2004 | Jun 23, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL764243 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2004 | Jun 23, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LRA 335 527 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2003 | Jun 23, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | RPA 316 268 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 2002 | Jul 15, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | RPA 316 268 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2002 | Jun 23, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN EQUITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACC116886 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2001 | Jun 23, 2001 |
| CANCEL | MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MCV0798052 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2000 | Jun 23, 2000 |
| CANCEL | NAUTILUS INSURANCE COMPANY | NB 001 371 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 1999 | Jun 23, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MCV 0767667 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 1998 | Jun 23, 1998 |
| CANCEL | MIDLAND RISK INSURANCE COMPANY | AMTP 61 08 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 1997 | Jun 23, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | SBA 597339 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 1996 | Jun 23, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-193235 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-193235 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-193235 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC193235 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 11, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC193235 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2011 |
| MC193235 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2010 |
| MC193235 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2009 |
| MC193235 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 27, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2008 |
| MC193235 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 29, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2007 |
| MC193235 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 23, 2006 |
| MC193235 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2005 |
| MC193235 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 2, 2004 | REVOKED | Jul 2, 2012 |
| MC193235 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 12, 1997 |
| MC193235 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 23, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC193235 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 23, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC193235 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 8, 1993 | REVOKED | Jun 29, 2004 |
| MC193235 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 3, 1992 | REVOKED | Jun 29, 2004 |
| MC193235 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC193235 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 6, 1986 | REVOKED | Jun 29, 2004 |
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
2 states • 24 inspections
Violation Summary (26 violations from 24 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
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 (24 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(COLUMBIA COUNTY) | US79S | ...JY3019 | H J SAELER INC |
| Sep 25, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-20 | ...JY3019 | H J SAELER INC |
| Aug 25, 2025 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL(COLUMBIA COUNTY) | SH98 | ...HS1271 | H J SAELER INC |
| May 27, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(COLUMBIA COUNTY) | US79S | ...FR4444 | H J SAELER INC |
| Feb 15, 2025 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 3 | EL DORADO | CST(NORTH COLLEGE AVENUE) | ...FR4444 | H J SAELER INC |
| Feb 11, 2025 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | LA-9 | ...FR0742 | H J SAELER INC |
| Feb 2, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALDO | CST(EAST MCKISSACK STREET) | ...HS1271 | H J SAELER INC |
| Jan 28, 2025 | AR | FATAL | 1 | 1 | RURAL(LAFAYETTE COUNTY) | US82 | ...FR0742 | H J SAELER INC |
| Sep 27, 2019 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2019 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 25, 2018 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2017 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2017 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 10, 2015 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2015 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2014 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2013 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 5, 2012 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 29, 2008 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2007 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2007 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2006 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2005 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2004 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2004 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
52 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 52 events