Jh Seale & Son INC Safety Record
DOT# 2051129 · Sumter, SC 29150 · 8037737353
Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 20/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Jh Seale & Son INC (DOT# 2051129) in Sumter, South Carolina has 213 inspections on record with 160 violations and a 15.0% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 160 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | SC | 5 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/07/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/23/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/18/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/18/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-MAY-24 | SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27-SEP-25 | SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20-MAY-24 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-JUL-24 | NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 05-MAR-25 | NC | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Excess | Underwriters at Lloyds London | $2,000 |
| BIPD/Primary | Crestbrook Insurance Company | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.