Carrier profile · USDOT 473983 · MC584106 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James D Bass

DBA Truck Service of Florence · Florence, SC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1992
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large Objects
4
Power units
16
Drivers
17
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
386K
Annual miles
34 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
10.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 10 inspections
Driver out-of-service
5.9%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 17 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 1.30 per 1M mi
Total inspections
17
Driver inspections
17
Vehicle inspections
10
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2006)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC584106
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Apr 30, 2025Liability (BIPD) · New Hampshire Insurance Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
3
Trailers owned
16
Drivers
14
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery, Large Objects
Annual mileage
386,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
473983
MC / docket
MC-584106
Legal name
James D Bass
DBA
Truck Service of Florence
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 17, 1992
Last MCS-150
May 8, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
16 (14)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Individual

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (843) 667-4601
Sharing this email address
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is James D Bass's USDOT number?

James D Bass's USDOT number is 473983 and its docket number is MC584106.

Is James D Bass authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James D Bass's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 17 roadside inspections, a 10.0% vehicle and 5.9% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is James D Bass's fleet?

4 power units and 16 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 8, 2026.

What insurance does James D Bass carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with New Hampshire Insurance Co..

Where is James D Bass located?

James D Bass is located at 1811 Trade St, Florence, SC, 29501. Phone: (843) 667-4601.

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