DBA: Jim Ard Trucking Llc
James I Ard Jr is an active interstate carrier based in Ruth, MS.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 7 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 7 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 55% | 77% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 3 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 1 |
| Oct 21, 2025 | MS | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 2 |
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1.85 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 2 states. Top state LA accounts for 93% of activity. Activity outside home state (MS): 93%.
| Sep 17, 2025 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2025 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 5, 2025 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| May 1, 2025 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 29, 2024 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | 39360C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 39617CPI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Oct 21, 2025 | 3965AHNL | Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Sep 22, 2025 | 3965AHNL | Hubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 39345B2PC | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit | Vehicle Maintenance | — |