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BASSFIELD TIMBER COMPANY INC
Bassfield, MS
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 33.3% of 6 driver inspections — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 505198 · MC 258983
Satisfactory
Active 3 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 1993
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-258983 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Shelter General Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
55.6% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
55.6% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 86% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 33.3% of 6 driver inspections — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 3 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 16, 2023; first granted April 21, 1993 (33 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC258983
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 01-C-8923636
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
505198
MC Number
MC-258983
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 14, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 20, 1992
Authority First Granted
April 21, 1993
Authority Reinstated
February 16, 2023
Annual Mileage
80,147 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
447 Bassfield Cemetary Rd, Bassfield, MS 39421
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Thompson
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance40
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
55.6% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
86th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS10
AL1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Flatbed
3
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS25398A480503 | 8 | 3 |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D69X5YD518203 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBAV93LK69212 | 2 | 1 |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM96245M702380 | 2 | 1 |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1XP5D69X5YD18203 | 2 | 1 |
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS248X3A947403 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADP8X2EJ405074 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D69XXXN489600 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Peterbilt 379 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X1SD370714 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | 7639002931 | PERRY COUNTY MS | III | 1 | — | NO SHIPPER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X1SD370714 1GRDM96245M702380 |
MS A559860 MS 84960T |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | 6628006336 | LUCEDALE SCALE US 98 WEST MS | I | 7 | 1 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJBBAV93LK69212 1UYFS25398A480503 |
MS A559865 MS 83002T |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | MC00391562 | OSYKA SCALE HOUSE, MS | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJBBAV93LK69212 1UYFS25398A480503 |
MS A559865 MS 83002T |
| May 12, 2026 | 7647099896 | LAMAR COUNTY MS | I | 7 | 2 | BASSFIELD TIMBER CO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5D69X5YD518203 1UYFS25398A480503 |
MS A545044 MS 83002T |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 5, 2025 | MC00390854 | ROADSIDE-SIBLEY, MS | I | 8 | — | CANFOR SOUTHERN PINE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5D69X5YD518203 1UYFS25398A480503 |
MS A545044 MS 08303T |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLT-1/16AD | Air Disc Brake - Lining/pad thickness less than 1/16 inch | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| May 23, 2025 | 5009012575 | CLARKE COUNTY, MS | II | 8 | 2 | BIEWER LUMBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XKADP8X2EJ405074 1GRDM96245M702380 |
MS A306589 MS TLR83001T |
| 383.51A-SIN | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.110B | OOSInsufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| April 8, 2025 | 6611182610 | STONE CO, MS | II | 3 | — | BIEWER LUMBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5D69X5YD18203 1UYFS25398A480503 |
MS A545044 MS 83002T |
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| February 28, 2025 | 2035000098 | ROADSIDE, AL | II | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5D69XXXN489600 1UYFS248X3A947403 |
MS A470572 MS 30281T |
| 393.51 | OOSNo or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| January 28, 2025 | 6623301748 | GREENE COUNTY, MS | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5D69X5YD18203 1UYFS25398A480503 |
MS A545044 MS 40995T |
| 383.51A-SOUT | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance | License-related: Medium | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| October 15, 2024 | 5018012978 | CLARK COUNTY, MS | II | 5 | — | ROY O LUMBER CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5D69X5YD518203 1UYFS25398A480503 |
MS A545044 MS 40995T |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BIEWER LUMBER | 2 | May 23, 2025 |
| CANFOR SOUTHERN PINE | 1 | September 5, 2025 |
| ROY O LUMBER CO | 1 | October 15, 2024 |
| TWO RIVERS LUMBER COMPANY, LLC | 1 | August 21, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 16, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 6, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| October 20, 2016 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 22, 2016 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 22, 2016 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| August 5, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 6, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 26, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 24, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 3, 2023 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| July 19, 2016 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 23, 2007 | COMMON | On Record |
| July 1, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| September 11, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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