Ray Walker Trucking Company Inc
USDOT 178847 · MC-189612 · Piedmont, South Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Ray Walker Trucking Company Inc is a corporation based in Piedmont, South Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 135 power units and 150 drivers, which ranks it #27 by fleet size among 94 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in South Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 493 times – about 3.7 inspections per power unit. 40.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 1 fatality, 13 tow-away), or 10.4 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are building materials, construction.
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| Legal name | Ray Walker Trucking Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 178847 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-189612 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 321 South Old Piedmont Highway, Piedmont, SC 29673 |
| Phone | (864) 277-5234 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 178847.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 87 | 14 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 25 | 9 | 0 |
| Trailers | 39 | 8 | 0 |
- 1.11 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 7,858,179 miles reported for 2024 – about 58,209 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 83% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 150 CDL drivers; 15 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 25 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and South Carolina carriers with 50+ units (94).
| Measure | Ray Walker Trucking Company | Same size, US | SC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 40.3% | 18.8% | 22.0% | 114% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.2% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 92% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.4 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 131% higher than average |
| Inspections | 493 | 493 with a driver check, 62 with a vehicle check, 98 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 27, 1988) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ray Walker Trucking Company Inc?
Ray Walker Trucking Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 178847 and operating authority MC-189612.
How many trucks does Ray Walker Trucking Company Inc have?
It reports 135 power units (34 tractors, 101 straight trucks) and 47 trailers, with 150 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 18, 2026).
Where is Ray Walker Trucking Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Piedmont, South Carolina 29673.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ray Walker Trucking Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 40.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.