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Carrier profile · USDOT 63366 · MC-145794 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Ards Trucking Company Inc
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220 power unitsavg 6.1 yrNational · 30 statesTIMMONSVILLE, SC81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-145794 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
220Power units
216 observed · MCS-150
316Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 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)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo26.7%
▲ 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 Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 26.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 505 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 180 vehicle-level and 505 driver-level — across 30 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 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 Sep 6, 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 Sep 6, 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 Sep 6, 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 26.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 771 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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