TOMMY J PONDER

AUTHORIZED

DBA: PONDER TRUCKING

6144 HIGWAY 167 SOUTH, SHERIDAN, AR, 72150|(870) 942-2198

USDOT

1014219

MC Number

486395

Fleet Size

Total Drivers

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Safety overview

TOMMY J PONDER is a small intrastate only (hazmat) motor carrier based in SHERIDAN, Arkansas, operating 5 power units with 6 drivers. All 5 BASIC scores sit well below FMCSA intervention thresholds, which is a good sign for anyone vetting this carrier. No crashes on file.

BASIC scores

SMS Percentiles

Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% may trigger an FMCSA investigation.

⚠Unsafe Driving

⏰HOS / Fatigue

👤Driver Fitness

⚗Controlled Substances

🔧Vehicle Maintenance

Company details

Entity Type: N/A
Carrier Operation: Intrastate Only (Hazmat)
Operation Classification: Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried: N
Hazmat: No
Safety Rating Date: N/A

What are BASIC scores?

FMCSA tracks carrier performance through its Safety Measurement System (SMS), which scores carriers across six categories called BASICs. Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, based on inspection and crash data from the past 24 months.

A score of 65 means the carrier performed worse than 65% of its peers. Anything above 75% can trigger FMCSA alerts or investigations. Brokers vetting new carriers should pay attention to scores above 50%.

Unsafe driving: Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, seatbelt violations. All based on what officers find during roadside inspections.
HOS / Fatigue: Hours-of-service violations, logbook problems, driving past the allowed limits. Fatigued driving is one of the top causes of truck crashes in the US.
Driver fitness: Licensing problems, expired medical certificates, and other driver qualification issues.
Controlled substances: Drug and alcohol testing violations, possession, or impairment.
Vehicle maintenance: Brake problems, tire issues, lighting defects, load securement failures. Caught during the vehicle portion of roadside inspections.
Crash indicator: Based on crash history from state-reported data. Higher percentile means more crashes relative to the carrier's size and mileage.

Inspections

Total

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Driver %

Driver Inspections0

Vehicle Inspections0

Crash history

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0

Injury Crashes0

Tow Crashes0

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Frequently asked questions

Is TOMMY J PONDER authorized to operate?

Yes. TOMMY J PONDER (USDOT #1014219) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an intrastate only (hazmat) carrier.

What is TOMMY J PONDER's safety record?

Based on FMCSA data, TOMMY J PONDER has no BASIC scores above the 75th percentile intervention threshold. They haven't received a formal FMCSA safety rating. No crashes on record.

How many trucks does TOMMY J PONDER operate?

TOMMY J PONDER operates 5 power units with 6 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does TOMMY J PONDER transport hazardous materials?

No. TOMMY J PONDER does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is TOMMY J PONDER located?

TOMMY J PONDER is based in SHERIDAN, Arkansas at 6144 HIGWAY 167 SOUTH, 72150. Phone: (870) 942-2198.