PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC

USDOT 2563254 Active Based in BLADENBORO, NC

PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC is a motor carrier based in BLADENBORO, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2563254. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 5 drivers, with 26 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.2%. 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 Overview

PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 5 drivers, based in Bladenboro, NC. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.

Power Units
8
Drivers
5
Inspections
26
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
22.2%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
6 all-time
Authorities
0

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 36% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (12) and SC (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

13.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Mcln, and Bigj are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 22.2% vs 23.4% -1.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.33 vs 1.80 -1.47
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
16183 NC 242 S
BLADENBORO, NC 28320
Phone: 9108186992
Registration
USDOT 2563254
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 266,500 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 22.2% is well above the 10–15% national average.

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

Compared against 107,869 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 107,869 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
22.2%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 107,869 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-05 2025-12

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 12 2 16.7% Dec 8, 2025
South Carolina (SC) 3 0 0.0% Oct 21, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 20
Bigj 8
Mcln 6
Mcle 4
Other 3
Kenworth 3
Big John 1
International 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (26 rows) View all 26 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86517651 Dec 8, 2025 NC 2 nc-sampson-county,-faison
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.87A Yes
86350660 Nov 17, 2025 NC 3 NC 87 NEAR AIRPORT RD
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86243836 Nov 4, 2025 NC 2 US74
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
86123725 Oct 21, 2025 SC 3 MULLINS SC
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
85338064 Jul 25, 2025 NC 2 US 301
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75A3 Yes
85071739 Jun 25, 2025 NC 2 US1 NEAR MORGANTON RD
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84554345 Apr 30, 2025 NC 2 87
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
84025719 Mar 3, 2025 NC 2 87
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83859386 Feb 12, 2025 NC 2 US76 FAIRBLUFF
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83243811 Nov 23, 2024 NC 3 nc-nc87-@-airport
INTL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
83223745 Nov 19, 2024 SC 3 HAMER SC
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLED No
83166265 Nov 14, 2024 NC 3 US74 EXIT 190
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82446514 Aug 20, 2024 NC 2 nc-nc-87-@-nc-27
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
81695865 May 23, 2024 SC 3 US 301 DILLON COUNTY
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
81655627 May 20, 2024 NC 2 US1 AT NC 690
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.9(a) No
80889873 Feb 20, 2024 SC 3 I-95 NB DILLON COUNTY
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80462890 Dec 21, 2023 NC 2 87
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80142357 Nov 13, 2023 NC 3 NC 87 NEAR US 701
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79942719 Oct 18, 2023 NC 1
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 396.3(a)(1) No
79661955 Sep 13, 2023 NC 3
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79362849 Aug 8, 2023 NC 2 nc-cumberland-county,-nc-24
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79292426 Aug 1, 2023 NC 2 nc-i-95-@-mm-41
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
79183541 Jul 19, 2023 NC 3
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
79183477 Jul 19, 2023 NC 1
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
5 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 392.2 Yes
78328737 Apr 12, 2023 NC 2 NC 87 0 No
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
SC0021244257 Jun 10, 2021 SC 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
NC0106403920 Nov 12, 2020 NC 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
NC0105492556 May 25, 2018 NC 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
NC0104971040 Jan 6, 2017 NC 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
NC0104615060 Jan 12, 2016 NC 0 1 No Yes Injury
NC0104330050 Mar 24, 2015 NC 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
87 NC 3 0
NC 87 NC 1 0
NC 87 NEAR AIRPORT RD NC 1 0
NC 87 NEAR US 701 NC 1 0
US1 AT NC 690 NC 1 0
US1 NEAR MORGANTON RD NC 1 0
US 301 NC 1 1
US74 NC 1 0
US74 EXIT 190 NC 1 0
US76 FAIRBLUFF NC 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.47(e) Slack adjuster defective Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection/repair/maintenance - general Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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Frequently asked questions about PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC

Is PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2563254 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 PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC's safety rating?
PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC had?
26 roadside inspections are on file for PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING 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 PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC's out-of-service rate?
PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 22.2% (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 PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC based?
PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 16183 NC 242 S, BLADENBORO, North Carolina 28320. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC have valid operating authority?
PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING 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 PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC operate?
PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC self-reports 8 power units and 5 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 PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING LLC had any crashes?
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PREMIER TIMBER HARVESTING 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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