Company Information
Legal NameARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC
DBA NameARD
DOT Number63366
MC Number145794
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
LocationTimmonsville, South Carolina
Added06/01/1974
Last Updated04/23/2026
Operating Authorities
AuthorityAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
DocketMC145794
CommonActive
ContractActive
BrokerInactive
Operating45 years
Cargo Transported
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheets/CoilsBuilding MaterialsIntermodal ContainersDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOther
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Mileage
Annual Mileage13,246,338 miles
Mileage Year2023
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form
Drivers
299
Interstate Total
0
Intrastate Total
299
CDL Drivers
299
Grand Total
Interstate >100mi254
Interstate <100mi45
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Equipment
| Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck | 5 | - | - |
| Tractor | 302 | - | - |
| Trailer | 1713 | - | - |
Fleet Size CodeS
HazMatNo
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TypeCarrier
Fleet307 units
Mileage13,246,338 mi
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Inspections723
Drivers299
Operating45 years
MCS-15004/2026
Fleet CodeS
Licensing & Insurance
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| Form | Type | Insurance Carrier | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | TP460195 | $1,000 | 11/05/1993 | 11/01/1999 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WEL1000024UNG | $1,000 | 11/01/2001 | 10/01/2003 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | UNITED NATIONAL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | WEL1000024UNG | $0 | 11/01/2001 | 10/01/2002 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | TGC175001UIC | $1,000 | 11/01/1999 | 11/01/2001 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | TGC175001UIC | $0 | 11/01/1999 | 11/01/2001 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA220162 | $1,000 | 10/01/2022 | 10/01/2023 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA210170 | $1,000 | 10/01/2021 | 10/01/2022 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA200190 | $1,000 | 10/01/2020 | 10/01/2021 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA190200 | $1,000 | 10/01/2019 | 10/01/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA180176 | $1,000 | 10/01/2018 | 10/01/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA170177 | $1,000 | 10/01/2017 | 10/01/2018 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | MC050159 | $0 | 10/01/2005 | 05/05/2011 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA050209 | $1,000 | 10/01/2005 | 10/01/2017 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | SE11000429 | $0 | 10/01/2004 | 10/01/2005 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | LHT1001793B103 | $1,000 | 10/01/2004 | 10/01/2005 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | SE11000136 | $0 | 10/01/2003 | 10/01/2004 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | LHT1001292A102 | $1,000 | 10/01/2003 | 10/01/2004 | Cancelled |
| 34 | CARGO | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP1624827 | $0 | 10/01/2002 | 10/01/2003 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | MT 473318 | $0 | 10/01/1993 | 11/01/1999 | Replaced |
| 84 | SURETY | WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 610 151089 5 | $0 | 08/23/1990 | 07/22/1991 | Cancelled |
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC145794 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 10/09/1981 | - | - |
| MC145794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/07/1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/21/1991 |
| MC145794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/01/1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/14/1991 |
| MC145794 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/01/1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/14/1991 |
| MC145794 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/01/1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/17/1990 |
| MC145794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/01/1990 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/17/1990 |
| MC145794 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | 09/09/1987 | - | - |
| MC145794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/07/2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/06/2004 |
| MC145794 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/07/2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/06/2004 |
| MC145794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/06/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/27/2005 |
| MC145794 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/06/2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 09/27/2005 |
| MC145794 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | 09/01/1987 | TRANSFERRED | 12/17/1990 |
| MC145794 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 08/25/1981 | - | - |
| MC145794 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/29/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 06/08/2021 |
| MC145794 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 04/29/2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 06/08/2021 |
| MC145794 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 04/16/1982 | - | - |
| MC145794 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 04/12/1991 | - | - |
| MC145794 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 03/09/1981 | - | - |
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Crash & Inspection Records
46
Individual Crash Records
903
Inspection Records
| Date | Location | State | Details | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2025 | Houston | TX | Rear-end collision | Injury |
| 11/02/2024 | Memphis | TN | Lane departure | Tow-Away |
| 06/18/2024 | Chicago | IL | Intersection | Property Damage |
Contact Details
Phone(555) 123-4567
Cell(555) 987-6543
Email[email protected]
Contact NameJohn Smith
Physical Address123 Main St, City, ST
Mailing AddressPO Box 123, City, ST
Insurance Information
Insurance FiledYes
Type91X - BIPD/Primary
Amount$750,000
Effective Date06/01/2025
CompanyGEICO Marine Insurance
Policy #9300148493
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes19
Fatal0
Injury5
Tow-Away14
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total Inspections535
Out of Service5
OOS Rate0.9%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total Inspections188
Out of Service53
OOS Rate28.2%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
HazMat Inspections
Total1
OOS0
OOS Rate0.0% (avg 4.5%)
Last FMCSA Review: 02/25/2021 | Rated: 04/09/2015
BASIC Safety Scores
FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Lower measure values indicate better safety performance.
Unsafe Driving
61 violations
/ 59 inspections
Measure: 5.42
Threshold: 65%
Hours-of-Service Compliance
8 violations
/ 7 inspections
Measure: 0.04
Threshold: 65%
Driver Fitness
1 violations
/ 1 inspections
Measure: 0.01
Threshold: 80%
Controlled Substances/​Alcohol
1 violations
/ 1 inspections
Measure: 0.04
Threshold: 80%
Vehicle Maintenance
56 violations
/ 27 inspections
Measure: 3.65
Threshold: 80%
BASICS data as of 01/27/2017