PLUMLEY TRUCKING INC
40-unit intermodal drayage operator based in Duncan, SC. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1053808
- MC
- MC511143
- Based
- Duncan, SC
- Contact
- 8648792191 · lori@plumleytrucking.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, oilfield equipment, grain, feed, hay, paper products, utility equipment, farm supplies, construction materials, and other: insulation cable reels, PLUMLEY TRUCKING INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator from Duncan, SC. 40 power units, 29 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC511143 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Oct 23, 2009).
Fleet composition on file: 40 owned tractors, 86 owned trailers, 3 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 1,597 motor carriers operating 40 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 20 | 22.54 | 88.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 10.16 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 4.51 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 48 | 75.76 | 63.4% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.01 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 40-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1053808: 91 inspections across 28 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 25, 2026 in NC.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 19 |
| Hours-of-Service | 6 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 36 |
| Total violations | 61 (11 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 6 with reported injuries . Most recent: Sep 29, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an intermodal drayage operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (89 trailers against 40 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 1,597 peer carriers operating 40 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 61 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (7 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 61 violations, 5 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator running over-the-road lanes with 40 power units on file.
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