Jh Seale & Son INC Safety Record

DOT# 2051129 · Sumter, SC 29150 · 8037737353

B

Good safety record — scored 20/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

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.

213 Inspections
15.0% Vehicle OOS Rate
5 Crashes
45 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 15.0%
Carrier: 15.0% (32 of 213) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 213) National: 6.4%
56% OOS rate better than 56% of carriers in South Carolina
21% crash rate better than 21% of carriers in South Carolina

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.

160 total violations across 213 inspections
32 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
94
Unsafe Driving
44
Hours of Service
4
Hazardous Materials
15
Other
3

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.

Inspected across 8 states: DE, FL, GA, KY, NC, SC, TN, US
Level 1: 62 (29%) Level 2: 115 (54%) Level 3: 35 (16%) Level 4: 1 (0%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 KY 1 0 0
03/18/2026 SC 1 5 0
03/10/2026 SC 2 0 0
03/07/2026 SC 2 0 0
03/02/2026 SC 2 0 0
02/26/2026 TN 2 0 0
02/23/2026 SC 3 0 0
02/19/2026 SC 3 0 0
02/18/2026 SC 2 0 0
02/18/2026 SC 2 0 0
1 injury crash
29-MAY-24 most recent crash on record
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

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.

MC/MX Number MC772934
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Excess Underwriters at Lloyds London $2,000 05/02/2021
BIPD/Primary Crestbrook Insurance Company $1,000 06/30/2021

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.

Power Units 45
Drivers 55
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/30/2010
MCS-150 Filed 20241015 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 3,997,307
Address 870 S Guignard Drive, Sumter, SC 29150