Safety Measurement System - Inspection VA7247004152 (U.S. DOT# 63366)

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Use of SMS Data/Information

FAST Act of 2015:

Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating under part 385 of title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, it is authorized to operate on the Nation's roadways.

Safety Measurement System:

The data in the Safety Measurement System (SMS) is performance data used by the Agency and Enforcement Community. A symbol, based on that data, indicates that FMCSA may prioritize a motor carrier for further monitoring.

The symbol is not intended to imply any federal safety rating of the carrier pursuant to 49 USC 31144. Readers should not draw conclusions about a carrier's overall safety condition simply based on the data displayed in this system. Unless a motor carrier in the SMS has received an UNSATISFACTORY safety rating pursuant to 49 CFR Part 385, or has otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the FMCSA, it is authorized to operate on the nation's roadways.

Motor carrier safety ratings are available at http://safer.fmcsa.dot.gov and motor carrier licensing and insurance status are available at http://li-public.fmcsa.dot.gov/.

Detailed Inspection Report as of 12/26/2025

Carrier Information

Carrier Name: Ards Trucking Company Inc
U.S. DOT#: 63366
Carrier Address: 4190 Alligator Road
Timmonsville, SC 29161

Time/Location

Report #: VA7247004152
Report State: VA
State: VA
Date: 11/19/2024
Start Time: 1156
End Time: 1236
Level: I. Full
Facility: Fixed Site
Post Crash Inspection: No
Hazmat Placard Required: No

Vehicle Information

Unit	Type	Make	Plate State	Plate Number	VIN
1	Truck Tractor	INTERNATIO	SC	A005036	3HSDZAPR6LN385780
2	Intermodal Chassis	CIMC VEHIC	TN	518627T	57VAA4023N2004193

Carrier Violations

Vio Code	Section	Unit	OOS	Description	Included in SMS	BASIC	Reason Not Included in SMS
393.207A-STCB	393.207(a)	2	Yes	Suspension - Suspension Connecting Rod Or Tracking Component Assembly (Including Spring Leaves Used As A Suspension Connecting Rod) Or Any Part Used For Attaching	Yes	Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB	396.3(a)(1)	1	Yes	Driveline/Driveshaft - Any Missing, Broken Or Loose Universal Joint Bearing Cap Bolt, Bearing Strap Or Retainer Bolt	Yes	Vehicle Maint.