SUMTER TIMBER COMPANY LLC
SUMTER TIMBER COMPANY LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 22 power units and 21 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Demopolis, AL. Across 29 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 31.0% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is on file.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 361 days Jul 30, 2000 → Jul 26, 2001
- Contract (Property) gap · 395 days Inactive Oct 17, 2000 → reinstated Nov 16, 2001
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 5.40% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 34.8% vs peer 14.3% Details →
- 2 fatalities on crash record 21 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SUMTER TIMBER COMPANY LLC (USDOT 762049) 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 Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 361 days — Jul 30, 2000 → Jul 26, 2001 • Contract (Property) gap · 395 days — Inactive Oct 17, 2000 → reinstated Nov 16, 2001 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 5.40% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 34.8% vs peer 14.3% • 2 fatalities on crash record — 21 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Evilsizor Process Servers Inc Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/762049/ 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 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 5.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 34.8% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=43125 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.
Recent changes
- Legal Name SUMTER TIMBER CO LLC → SUMTER TIMBER COMPANY LLC · Aug 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
1 active liability filing
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.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2001-11-16 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceGRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Jul 26, 2002
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Process AgentEvilsizor Process Servers IncBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 40 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 70 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 29 | 29 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.9% | 24.14% | — |
| 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.
SUMTER TIMBER COMPANY LLC had 29 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 31.0%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 6.0.
29 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in AL (29 stops).
31.0% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (40.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 22 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 21 drivers; Mack, Frye, and Mack truck are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 43,125 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–33 power units (±50% of this carrier's 22 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 17, 2000 to Nov 16, 2001 (395 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 30, 2000 to Jul 26, 2001 (361 days)
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Legal Name SUMTER TIMBER CO LLC SUMTER TIMBER COMPANY LLCFMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (29 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | 29 | 9 | 31.0% | Sep 3, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 31 | |
| Frye | 18 | |
| International | 13 | |
| Mack Truck | 9 | |
| Perl | 7 | |
| Pitm | 5 | |
| Trailer | 5 | |
| Unknown | 4 | |
| Hm | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.40 | 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 | 2 | — | 1.27 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | — | 5.50 | 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 (70 rows) View all 70 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88893778 | Sep 3, 2026 | AL | 3 | JACKSON AL |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88720333 | Aug 17, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 88356543 | Jul 9, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.60C | No |
| 88101848 | Jun 10, 2026 | AL | 1 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.201A-FRWC | Yes |
| 87404627 | Mar 25, 2026 | AL | 2 | GILBERTOWN AL |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.95A1, 392.16-D | Yes |
| 87341081 | Mar 20, 2026 | AL | 3 | DEMOPOLIS AL |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87160459 | Feb 26, 2026 | AL | 3 | DEMOPOLIS AL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86746999 | Jan 9, 2026 | AL | 3 | DEMOPOLIS AL |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86065687 | Oct 16, 2025 | AL | 3 | PINE HILL AL |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85834663 | Sep 18, 2025 | AL | 1 | DEMOPOLIS AL |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.87A-FPLR, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 85604158 | Aug 26, 2025 | AL | 3 | DEMOPOLIS AL |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85593572 | Aug 25, 2025 | AL | 2 | CUBA AL |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85528728 | Aug 18, 2025 | AL | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.201A-FRCLS | No |
| 85407092 | Aug 5, 2025 | AL | 2 | PINE HILL AL |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| 85354641 | Jul 29, 2025 | AL | 2 | BUTLER AL |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17C-PI, 393.95A1 | No |
| 85037182 | Jun 25, 2025 | AL | 2 | JACKSON AL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.116E-CL, 393.104F3-C | Yes |
| 84921574 | Jun 10, 2025 | AL | 3 | CUBA AL |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC, 392.2WG | Yes |
| 84713830 | May 19, 2025 | AL | 2 | GALLION AL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84466063 | Apr 22, 2025 | AL | 3 | CUBA AL |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84348547 | Apr 9, 2025 | AL | 3 | CUBA AL |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84315248 | Apr 4, 2025 | AL | 2 | US-80 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84239215 | Mar 27, 2025 | AL | 2 | DEMOPOLIS |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A | Yes |
| 83514381 | Jan 2, 2025 | AL | 2 | US-80 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.87A | No |
| 83437441 | Dec 19, 2024 | AL | 2 | US-80 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83014908 | Oct 28, 2024 | AL | 3 | PERDUE HILL |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (21 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0002707943 | Oct 4, 2022 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0002644748 | Apr 25, 2022 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0002628736 | Mar 17, 2022 | AL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| AL0002615874 | Feb 8, 2022 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0006681056 | Jul 15, 2016 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005602728 | Jan 9, 2015 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004715906 | Nov 19, 2014 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004682129 | Aug 22, 2014 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0004679817 | Aug 19, 2014 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL003670551A | Aug 13, 2013 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL003664334A | Jul 23, 2013 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL008520402A | Aug 18, 2008 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL007514108A | May 31, 2007 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL004536308A | Dec 1, 2004 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL003529496A | Dec 10, 2003 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL001097073A | Oct 17, 2001 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL001049936A | Jun 1, 2001 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL001036195A | Mar 27, 2001 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL000043872A | May 16, 2000 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL009022239A | Apr 6, 1999 | AL | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| AL009011852A | Mar 1, 1999 | AL | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC346111 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | 6264550 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 26, 2002 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | 6264550 (FAX-TG) | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2002 | Jul 26, 2002 | REPLACED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | RPB 312 376 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2001 | Jul 26, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 361 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 30, 2000 to Jul 26, 2001 | ||||||
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP 2 541 365 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 1998 | Jul 30, 2000 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 11, 2002
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Jul 26, 2002insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Jul 26, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 16, 2001
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Oct 17, 2000
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Oct 17, 2000authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 395 days (through Nov 16, 2001)
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Jul 30, 2000insuranceCANCEL — BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Jul 30, 2000authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 30, 2000insurance gapCoverage gap: 361 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 26, 2001)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| ROADSIDE | AL | 17 | 2 |
| US-80 | AL | 9 | 1 |
| DEMOPOLIS AL | AL | 5 | 1 |
| CUBA AL | AL | 4 | 1 |
| DEMOPOLIS | AL | 4 | 1 |
| AL17 | AL | 2 | 1 |
| JACKSON AL | AL | 2 | 1 |
| LAVICA | AL | 2 | 0 |
| PENNINGTON | AL | 2 | 2 |
| PINE HILL AL | AL | 2 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.87(a) | Warning flag required on projecting load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 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 |
| 393.116 | No/improper securement of logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC346111
common · N · MC
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GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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ZURICH INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
BOC-3 process agent · 103,652 carriers served
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70 inspections
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21 reportable crashes
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