JH Seale & Son Inc
USDOT 2051129 · MC-772934 · Sumter, South Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
JH Seale & Son Inc is a company based in Sumter, South Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 134 power units and 213 drivers, which ranks it #28 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 176 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 11.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 3.0 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 general freight, liquids / gases, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | JH Seale & Son Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 2051129 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-772934 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 870 S Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150 |
| Phone | (803) 773-7353 |
| First registered | Jun 30, 2010 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 27, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 2051129.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 9 | 39 | 0 |
| Trailers | 70 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.59 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 4,332,566 miles reported for 2025 – about 32,333 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 68% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 71 CDL drivers; 71 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 71 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 | JH Seale & Son Inc | Same size, US | SC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.8% | 18.8% | 22.0% | 37% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.0 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 33% lower than average |
| Inspections | 176 | 176 with a driver check, 152 with a vehicle check, 84 BASIC violations recorded, 150 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 11, 2017) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of JH Seale & Son Inc?
JH Seale & Son Inc is registered with USDOT number 2051129 and operating authority MC-772934.
How many trucks does JH Seale & Son Inc have?
It reports 134 power units (48 tractors, 5 straight trucks) and 70 trailers, with 213 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 27, 2026).
Where is JH Seale & Son Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Sumter, South Carolina 29150.
What is the out-of-service rate of JH Seale & Son Inc?
Over 24 months, 11.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.