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RICKY LEE BAKER

USDOT 3125719 • 1204 VALLEY RIDGE RD, GASTON, SC, 29053

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,125,719
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
South Carolina
Phone
8035437455
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
200,000
BOC-3 Agent
TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
Physical Address
1204 VALLEY RIDGE RD, GASTON, SC, 29053
Contact
Phone: 8035437455

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 5, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-090397ACTIVEUnknownJan 5, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP632342ON FILEJan 5, 2025Jan 5, 2026

Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP632342REPLACEDJan 5, 2025Jan 3, 2026
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP528118REPLACEDJan 5, 2024Jan 5, 2025
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP528118CANCELLEDJan 5, 2024Jan 9, 2025
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP422930CANCELLEDJan 5, 2023Jan 5, 2024
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP316958REPLACEDJan 5, 2022Jan 5, 2023
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP212577CANCELLEDJan 5, 2021Jan 6, 2022
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP212577REPLACEDJan 5, 2021Jan 5, 2022
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP108475CANCELLEDSep 1, 2020Jan 5, 2021
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP108475REPLACEDJan 5, 2020Sep 1, 2020
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP108475CANCELLEDJan 5, 2020Sep 5, 2020
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP004663CANCELLEDMar 12, 2019Jan 5, 2020
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP004663REPLACEDJan 5, 2019Mar 12, 2019
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP004663CANCELLEDJan 5, 2019Mar 14, 2019
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryK2GP901301CANCELLEDApr 30, 2018Jan 5, 2019

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP632342BIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2026Jan 5, 2026
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP632342BIPD/PrimaryJan 3, 2026Jan 3, 2026
TERM/CANCLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP528118BIPD/PrimaryJan 9, 2025Jan 9, 2025
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP528118BIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2025Jan 5, 2025
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP422930BIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2024Jan 5, 2024
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP316958BIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2023Jan 5, 2023
TERM/CANCLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP212577BIPD/PrimaryJan 6, 2022Jan 6, 2022
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP212577BIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2022Jan 5, 2022
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP108475BIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2021Jan 5, 2021
TERM/CANCLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP108475BIPD/PrimarySep 5, 2020Sep 5, 2020
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP108475BIPD/PrimarySep 1, 2020Sep 1, 2020
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP004663BIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2020Jan 5, 2020
TERM/CANCLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP004663BIPD/PrimaryMar 14, 2019Mar 14, 2019
TERM/REPLAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP004663BIPD/PrimaryMar 12, 2019Mar 12, 2019
CANCELAMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANYK2GP901301BIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2019Jan 5, 2019

Authority Action History (10 events)

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Authority Action History (10 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC090397COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 9, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 5, 2026
MC090397COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 13, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 6, 2025
MC090397COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 11, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 5, 2024
MC090397COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 10, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 5, 2022
MC090397COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 9, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 6, 2021
MC090397COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 10, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 2, 2020
MC090397COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 9, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 8, 2020
MC090397COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 15, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 13, 2019
MC090397COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 10, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 4, 2019
MC090397MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMay 10, 2018—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
18%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
17
Violations
35
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
11.8%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
3
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 17 of 17 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 17 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (35 violations from 17 inspections)

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Violation Summary (35 violations from 17 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps333Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21(b)USDOT number not displayed203General/Admin
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
fmcsr:9A-LPL9A-LPL10——
fmcsr:45D-B45D-B10——
fmcsr:2-SLLS22-SLLS210——
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.51C-BLPWSteering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
11.8%vs nat'l 23.4%
-11.6 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.06vs nat'l 1.80
+0.26 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (17 inspections)

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Inspection History (17 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 7, 202687550527RoadsideSCLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER39A-LPL, 45D-B, 2-SLLS2No
Mar 18, 202687321618GASTON SCSCLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR6393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LILYes
Jan 17, 202686838720I-85 NB NEAR MM 72NCLevel 3LIDD SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Dec 10, 202586537930ORANGEBURG SCSCLevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 10, 202586537893ORANGEBURG SCSCLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LILNo
Oct 30, 202586205713AIKEN SCSCLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR2396.17C-PI, 392.2-SLLTLNo
Oct 9, 202586013366LEXINGTON SCSCLevel 3TRANSPORT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Sep 15, 202585789806STATESVILLENCLevel 1OT SEMI-TRAILER1390.21(b)No
Apr 25, 202584520066WEST COLUMBIA SCSCLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 25, 202583966411NEWBERRY SCSCLevel 2TRANSPORT SEMI-TRAILER3393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.45D-B, 393.78A-WSNo
Dec 17, 202483412308GASTON SCSCLevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 17, 202483412350GASTON SCSCLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 17, 202483412315GASTON SCSCLevel 1PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 24, 202482987374GASTON SCSCLevel 2LANDMASTER SEMI-TRAILER10396.17C-PI, 393.78A-WS, 393.95A1Yes
Dec 12, 202380368373I-26 WB ROADSIDESCLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Dec 12, 202380368385I-26 WB ROADSIDESCLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.45(b)(2), 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1)No
Jul 19, 202379218558HIGH CRASH CORRIDORGALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK3396.17(c), 390.21(b)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

14 total · 14.3% OOS
2024-102026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

GASTON SC5 · 2 OOS
I-26 WB ROADSIDE2
ORANGEBURG SC2
AIKEN SC1
LEXINGTON SC1
NEWBERRY SC1
HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR1
WEST COLUMBIA SC1

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving4 · 1 OOS
Uncategorized3

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 30, 2025SCTOW00ORANGEBURG26...376161RICKY LEE BAKER

Compliance Timeline

17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 5, 2026
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-090397
Jan 5, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 3, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 30, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 9, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 5, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 5, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 5, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 6, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 5, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 5, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 5, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 5, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 14, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 12, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 5, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AMGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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StationGASTON SC
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