THELMA KELLEY
DBA: D & T TRUCKING
THELMA KELLEY is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 3 drivers, based in Columbia, SC. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 5.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with 3 reportable crashes. 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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — THELMA KELLEY (USDOT 2887366) 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 8.70% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 22.2% vs peer 0.00% • 1 fatality on crash record — 8 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2887366/ 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 8.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 22.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=195294 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 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 8 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 43 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 20 | 20 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5% | 0% | — |
| 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.
D & T TRUCKING had 20 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 5.0%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 12.0. 3 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in SC (18) and NC (2).
5.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (8.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 15 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Volvo, Mack, and Summit tra are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 195,294 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (20 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Carolina (SC) | 18 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 25, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 21 | |
| Mack | 8 | |
| Summit Tra | 7 | |
| Trst | 5 | |
| Mack Truck | 4 | |
| Other | 3 | |
| Sumt | 2 | |
| Trail Star | 2 | |
| Ot | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.37 | 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 | 3 | — | 11.77 | 12 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 6.18 | 6 | — | 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 (43 rows) View all 43 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88129163 | Jun 12, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87583418 | Apr 14, 2026 | SC | 3 | KINARDS SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 2-SLL | No |
| 87296283 | Mar 12, 2026 | SC | 3 | CAYCE SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87270442 | Mar 12, 2026 | SC | 3 | RIDGEWAY SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 87186677 | Mar 2, 2026 | SC | 2 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 86884784 | Jan 21, 2026 | SC | 2 | HARLEYVILLE SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.5B-L | No |
| 86764529 | Jan 12, 2026 | SC | 3 | ROCK HILL SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86699929 | Dec 30, 2025 | SC | 2 | ROCK HILL SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 86231161 | Nov 4, 2025 | SC | 2 | FORT MILL SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.55D2-B | No |
| 86177003 | Oct 29, 2025 | SC | 3 | ROCK HILL SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85580875 | Aug 22, 2025 | SC | 3 | RICHBURG SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85479595 | Aug 13, 2025 | SC | 3 | WINNSBORO SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85381322 | Aug 1, 2025 | SC | 3 | WINNSBORO SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 85359628 | Jul 30, 2025 | SC | 3 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85344686 | Jul 25, 2025 | SC | 2 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.9A2-C, 393.78A-WS, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 83903184 | Feb 19, 2025 | SC | 2 | HARLEYVILLE SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.201B-FR, 393.60C, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 83325890 | Dec 6, 2024 | SC | 3 | HARLEYVILLE SC |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83023384 | Oct 29, 2024 | SC | 3 | SAINT MATTHEWS SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLEWG1, 392.16-D | No |
| 83026392 | Oct 25, 2024 | NC | 3 | I-85 SB NEAR MM 70 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 383.23A2, 392.2FT | Yes |
| 82899297 | Oct 14, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 82620577 | Sep 9, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-20 EB AIKEN COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 383.51(a) | Yes |
| 82447537 | Aug 21, 2024 | SC | 2 | SC 302 LEXINGTON COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.60(c), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82395090 | Aug 15, 2024 | NC | 2 | I77 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2, 393.81 | No |
| 82279494 | Aug 1, 2024 | SC | 2 | I-77 NB YORK COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.78, 393.9(a) | No |
| 82216311 | Jul 25, 2024 | SC | 2 | I-26 EB ROADSIDE |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2), 393.30 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0025297570 | Nov 3, 2025 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0025268260 | Jul 25, 2025 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0025240299 | May 12, 2025 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107340714 | May 15, 2023 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0022207471 | Jan 27, 2022 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0021001450 | Mar 22, 2021 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0020346971 | Nov 17, 2020 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0018551665 | Apr 23, 2018 | SC | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-77 NB YORK COUNTY | SC | 6 | 0 |
| HARLEYVILLE SC | SC | 3 | 0 |
| ROCK HILL SC | SC | 3 | 0 |
| WEST COLUMBIA SC | SC | 3 | 0 |
| I-26 EB ROADSIDE | SC | 2 | 1 |
| I-26 WB ROADSIDE | SC | 2 | 0 |
| I-77 NB | SC | 2 | 1 |
| I-77 NB ROADSIDE | SC | 2 | 0 |
| I-77 SB ROADSIDE | SC | 2 | 1 |
| WINNSBORO SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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