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BC 5 INC
Lucedale, MS
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 685632 · MC 318639
Broker (Inactive)
No Safety Rating
Active 8 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 1997
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-318639 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 31 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 1 crash reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC417574
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
8 yrs, 7 mo
Revocation Filings
5
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 8 yrs, 7 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective March 13, 2018; first granted May 14, 1997 (29 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 31 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC318639
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
MC417574
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0144426002
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
685632
MC Number
MC-318639
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 15, 1997
Authority First Granted
May 14, 1997
Authority Reinstated
After March 13, 2018
Annual Mileage
1,273,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
12276 Hwy 98, Lucedale, MS 39452
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tony Ables
Officer 2
Chevy Ables
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
31
Driver Inspections
24
Vehicle Inspections
11
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate30.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (9.3pp higher)
14.3% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
35th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
5 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 21 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 21 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 21 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 21 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
1
Fatalities
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 16, 2025 | MS | 1 | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA7
MS7
FL5
NC2
AL1
OK1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
12
Tractor
10
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7009JDJR5548 | 6 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM962XDH718557 | 4 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7007JDJR5547 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A298R019969 | 3 | — |
| 1999 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148301X1581642 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C0N1550200 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1GRDM0622HH732468 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9621GH727457 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYFS2537L5029507 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X37D650397 | 2 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X87D650394 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X7PD830002 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHDP9XXBD126828 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1LD653832 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5LD648259 | 2 | 1 |
| Reit | Semi-trailer | F53A298R019969 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148205C1556318 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830161532620 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C8N1550199 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9621DH718558 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 51 ft | 1RND51A25MR051713 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X2ND788612 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALAXA707JDJR5547 | 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 (31)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | 5700001615 | SISSETON SD | I | 1 | 1 | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPXD49X1LD653832 13N1532C0N1550200 |
MS A525709 MS 148445A |
| 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB | OOSDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| September 13, 2026 | I039583985 | ARDMORE TN | I | 2 | 1 | THREADED FASTENERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X5LD648259 1GRDM9621GH727457 |
MS A525707 MS 128442A |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47F-B | Brake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | LANNS00950 | NATCHITOCHES LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPHDP9XXBD126828 13N148301X1581642 |
MS A521596 MS 131763A |
| July 15, 2026 | 6620003714 | NASA EB INSP STATION, MS | III | — | — | UNITED RENTALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3ALAXA707JDJR5547 13N148205C1556318 |
MS A525705 MS 12849A |
| February 20, 2026 | LARIS01882 | JEFFERSON LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN REITNOUER INC |
3ALXA7007JDJR5547 1RNF53A298R019969 |
MS A525705 MS 123941A |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| February 18, 2026 | 3233008934 | GRAND RIDGE FL | III | — | — | LANGBOARD INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X37D650397 1GRDM0622HH732468 |
MS A525710 MS 165020A |
| February 7, 2026 | V262216457 | 820M US59, TX | II | 1 | — | THREADED FASTENERS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X1LD653832 1GRDM9621GH727457 |
MS A525709 MS 128442A |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 23, 2025 | LAPPS00796 | LAKE PROVIDENCE LA | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3ALXA7009JDJR5548 1GRDM962XDH718557 |
MS A525706 MS 131609A |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 16, 2025 | 2279004815 | PERRY FL | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXA7007JDJR5547 1UYFS2537L5029507 |
MS A525705 MS 130857A |
| 393.51C-BLPW | OOSAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 6, 2025 | 3137009363 | BRANFORD FL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X37D650397 1GRDM0622HH732468 |
MS A525710 MS 165020A |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| THREADED FASTENERS INC | 5 | September 13, 2026 |
| LANGBOARD | 2 | February 18, 2026 |
| CROWN USA INC | 2 | September 8, 2025 |
| UNITED RENTALS | 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| LACROIX NURSERY INC | 1 | April 1, 2025 |
| LIPPERT | 1 | December 14, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 3, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 19, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 28, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 13, 2018 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| March 13, 2018 | Inactive Revoked | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| February 22, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 29, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 22, 2017 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
| May 14, 2013 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 8, 2018 | BROKER | On Record |
| April 11, 2013 | BROKER | On Record |
| May 23, 2011 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 28, 2005 | BROKER | On Record |
| October 27, 1998 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Owner Operator Services Inc
1 NW OOIDA DR, Grain Valley, MO, 64029
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