ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC
USDOT 63366 • DBA: ARD • 4190 ALLIGATOR ROAD, TIMMONSVILLE, SC, 29161
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA220162 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MC050159 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2005 | May 5, 2011 |
| WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 610 151089 5 | ON FILE | Aug 23, 1990 | Jul 22, 1991 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA210170 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA200190 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA190200 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA180176 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA170177 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA050209 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LHT1001793B103 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | SE11000429 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LHT1001292A102 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CARGO | SE11000136 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IMP1624827 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | WEL1000024UNG | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2002 |
| UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WEL1000024UNG | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2001 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TGC175001UIC | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 2001 |
| PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TGC175001UIC | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 2001 |
| FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | TP460195 | REPLACED | Nov 5, 1993 | Nov 1, 1999 |
| FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | CARGO | MT 473318 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1993 | Nov 1, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220162 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2023 | Oct 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210170 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200190 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2021 | Oct 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190200 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2020 | Oct 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180176 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA170177 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA050209 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC050159 | CARGO | May 5, 2011 | May 5, 2011 |
| CANCEL | SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | LHT1001793B103 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | SE11000429 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | LHT1001292A102 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | SE11000136 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WEL1000024UNG | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP1624827 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WEL1000024UNG | CARGO | Oct 1, 2002 | Oct 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | TGC175001UIC | CARGO | Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | TGC175001UIC | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | TP460195 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | MT 473318 | CARGO | Nov 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 610 151089 5 | SURETY | Jul 22, 1991 | Jul 22, 1991 |
Authority Action History (18 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC145794 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC145794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC145794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2005 |
| MC145794 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 27, 2005 |
| MC145794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2004 |
| MC145794 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2004 |
| MC145794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC145794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC145794 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC145794 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 12, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC145794 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC145794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC145794 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 9, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC145794 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Sep 1, 1987 | TRANSFERRED | Dec 17, 1990 |
| MC145794 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 16, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC145794 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 9, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC145794 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 25, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC145794 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 9, 1981 | — | Unknown |
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
30 states • 702 inspections
Violation Summary (45 violations from latest 100 of 702 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:171.2K-HMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Representing vehicle with Hazardous Materials with none present. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials Compliance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (702 inspections)
Showing 50 of 702
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | TN | — | 0 | 1 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | TN-131 | — | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Jan 21, 2026 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL ST. CLAIR | I-20 | ...392317 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Nov 25, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | PERRY (TOWNSHIP OF) | NAVARRE SW RD | ...135637 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Sep 13, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | GROVEPORT | SR 33 | ...240837 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Sep 1, 2025 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KINGSVILLE | 46.71 FEET EAST OF MILE POINT 24.720 ON IS 95 - J | ...381580 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Jul 18, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONCKS CORNER | 3050 S LIVE OAK DR | ...UF2260 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| May 19, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILSON | 301 | ...102620 | ARD TRUCKING |
| Apr 6, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LATTA | 181NB ENTRANCE RAMP | ...282982 | ARD |
| Mar 6, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GEORGETOWN | 701 | ...479138 | ARD |
| Jan 29, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPARTANBURG | INTERSTATE 26 | ...755826 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Dec 10, 2024 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | ROUTE 460/GENERAL MAHONE HIGHWAY | ...381632 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Oct 12, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 81 | ...755821 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Aug 29, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 95 SOUTH | ...238156 | ARD |
| Aug 8, 2024 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | IS 695 - BALTO BELTWAY (INNER LOOP) | ...753641 | ARD |
| Jul 31, 2024 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | I-75 | ...386981 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Jul 17, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL CLEBURNE | I-20 | ...132116 | ARD |
| Jul 3, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINSTON-SALEM | 40 | ...385769 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Jun 5, 2024 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LITTLE CANADA | ISTH 694 | ...788484 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| May 6, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | BISHOPVILLE | ELLIOTT HWY | ...222751 | ARD |
| Mar 26, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHAPIN | I 26 | ...282965 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Nov 30, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMDEN | I20 | ...131071 | ARD |
| Oct 20, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WOODBURY | ISTH 94 | ...403756 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Jul 11, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | I 0064 | ...132112 | ARD |
| Apr 10, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...319453 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Nov 28, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERNATIONAL PARK NEAR SR 34 | ...345555 | ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
Compliance Timeline
48 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 48 events