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4190 ALLIGATOR ROAD · Timmonsville, SC 29161

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #145794
  • USDOT #63366 USDOT Active
  • 220
    Power Units
  • 199
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ARD is a Timmonsville, SC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of South Carolina. This company has 220 truck(s) in their fleet and 199 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-145794 and their USDOT number is 63366.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/23/2026 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/23/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 20,017,544 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Carolina — 171 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 154 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 154 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 8 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 6 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 3 inspections (past 24 months) New York — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Colorado — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Texas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 29 states over the past 24 months: SC (171), NC (154), KY (25), GA (21), OH (18), TN (15), VA (15), MD (14), IL (10), AR (10), IN (8), NE (8), +17 more. Home base: Timmonsville, South Carolina.

Safety Record

51 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 12
    Tow
  • 17
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.71 61 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.05 19 Vehicle Maintenance 4.29 79 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.07 5

Inspection Summary

  • 523
    Total
  • 370
    Clean
  • 153
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 85 unique codes

Critical 32

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 392.2RReckless driving1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS14× OOS×14 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak8× OOS×8 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed4× OOS×4 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on6× OOS×6 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured8× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45A-BHTBSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 13

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other6× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely4× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change2× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit17× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation13× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1

Hours of Service 10

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)2× SW 1
  • 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 30

  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) missing1× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection9× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber4× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle3× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection3× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions2× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 398.8D1-MWMigrant Workers - Failure to correct defect(s) on previous inspection report1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19972× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
ARD
4190 ALLIGATOR ROAD
TIMMONSVILLE, SC 29161
Mailing Address
ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC
PO BOX 5956
FLORENCE, SC 29502

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