Ards Trucking Company Inc
USDOT 63366 · MC-145794 · Timmonsville, South Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Ards Trucking Company Inc (dba Ard) is a corporation based in Timmonsville, South Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 220 power units and 199 drivers, which ranks it #11 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 504 times – about 2.3 inspections per power unit. 28.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% 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 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 15 tow-away), or 7.3 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, intermodal containers, commodities dry bulk, beverages and more.
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| Legal name | Ards Trucking Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Ard |
| USDOT number | 63366 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-145794 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4190 Alligator Road, Timmonsville, SC 29161 |
| Phone | (843) 393-5101 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 63366.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 215 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,500 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.90 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 7.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 20,017,544 miles reported for 2025 – about 90,989 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 199 CDL drivers; 199 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 | Ards Trucking Company Inc | Same size, US | SC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 28.0% | 18.8% | 22.0% | 49% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.0% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 62% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.3 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 62% higher than average |
| Inspections | 504 | 504 with a driver check, 182 with a vehicle check, 213 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 9, 2015) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ards Trucking Company Inc?
Ards Trucking Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 63366 and operating authority MC-145794.
How many trucks does Ards Trucking Company Inc have?
It reports 220 power units (215 tractors, 5 straight trucks) and 1,500 trailers, with 199 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 23, 2026).
Where is Ards Trucking Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Timmonsville, South Carolina 29161.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ards Trucking Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 28.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.0% 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.