JH SEALE & SON INC
45-unit tanker operator based in Sumter, SC. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2051129
- MC
- MC772934
- Based
- Sumter, SC
- Contact
- 8037737353 · megant@jhseale.us
What this carrier is
Hauling liquids and gases, JH SEALE & SON INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator from Sumter, SC. 45 power units, 55 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC772934 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jul 11, 2017).
Fleet composition on file: 1 owned tractor, 42 term-leased tractors.
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: 1,001 motor carriers operating 45 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness 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 | 47 | 31.25 | 150.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 | 13.06 | 7.7% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 3.46 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 129 | 78.75 | 163.8% | No |
| Hazmat | 21 | 0.80 | 2,630.4% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 45-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service and Driver Fitness, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2051129: 218 inspections across 8 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 14, 2026 in SC.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 43 |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 95 |
| Hazmat | 15 |
| Total violations | 161 (35 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Sep 27, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with liquids and gases on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
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 1,001 peer carriers operating 45 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 155 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (18 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 161 violations, 5 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 2630.4% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 45 power units on file.
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