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Carrier profile · USDOT 63366 · MC-145794 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Ards Trucking Company Inc
DBA ARD
220 power unitsavg 6.1 yrNational · 30 statesTIMMONSVILLE, SC81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-145794 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
220Power units
220 observed · MCS-150
317Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo26.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal88
14 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.1 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC (USDOT 63366) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 26.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 508 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 184 vehicle-level and 508 driver-level — across 30 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 8 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 220 power units and 199 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 23, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 9, 2015 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC's USDOT number?
ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC's USDOT number is 63366, and its motor carrier number is MC-145794.
Is ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC's safety record?
ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC has a 26.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 767 roadside inspections, with 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC's fleet?
ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC operates 220 power units and 199 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC based?
ARDS TRUCKING COMPANY INC is based in TIMMONSVILLE, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 30 states.
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