RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
178847
MC Number
189612
Fleet Size
135
Total Drivers
150
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in PIEDMONT, South Carolina, operating 135 power units with 150 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.2% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 14 crashes on file (1 fatal, 9 with injuries). FMCSA records show 481 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in South Carolina is 13.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 36.0% across 24,265 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
481
Total
88%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Oct 1, 2024
Cargo
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. — eff. Nov 1, 2014
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
14
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC (USDOT #178847) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC's safety record?
RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC has 481 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 14 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC operate?
RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC operates 135 power units with 150 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC transport hazardous materials?
No. RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC located?
RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC is based in PIEDMONT, South Carolina at 321 SOUTH OLD PIEDMONT HIGHWAY, 29673-8758. Phone: (864) 277-5234.
What are RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC's out-of-service rates?
RAY WALKER TRUCKING COMPANY INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.2%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 37.9%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.