Joe Ponder's Used Cars Inc

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier · InterstateHazmat

USDOT273316
MC237174
LocationCowpens, SC
Fleet2 power units · 1 drivers

Joe Ponder's Used Cars Inc (USDOT 273316, MC-237174) is an interstate motor carrier based in Cowpens, South Carolina with 2 power units and 1 driver reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 12, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-237174Carrier Liability insurance$1,000,000 on fileRequired: $750,000 · as of May 2026 Safety ratingSatisfactoryRated Dec 8, 1987 Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders file Registration (MCS-150)Updated Mar 26, 20267 months ago Process agent (BOC-3)On fileLogistec/Tts Resident Agents Service

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 12, 2026

Docket	Authority type	Status
MC-237174	Common carrierContract carrier	Active

First granted on March 22, 1991 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA legacy licensing records (last updated May 2026); filings may have changed since

Liability (BIPD) required$750,000
Liability (BIPD) on file$1,000,000
Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / Yes
Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91X	Great West Casualty Co.	$1,000,000	Jan 3, 2024
Cargo BMC-34	Hanover Insurance Co.	$0	Jan 18, 2010

Insurance history: 29 past filings

Type	Insurer	Effective	Ended	Reason
Liability (BIPD)	Northland Insurance Company	Nov 5, 2015	Dec 6, 2023	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Northland Insurance Company	Nov 5, 2013	Nov 5, 2015	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Eastern Atlantic Insurance Company	Nov 5, 2012	Nov 5, 2013	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Progressive Northern Insurance Company	Nov 30, 2010	Nov 5, 2012	Replaced
Cargo	Hanover Insurance Co.	Jan 18, 2010	Feb 25, 2010	Term / cancl
Liability (BIPD)	United Financial Casualty Company	Nov 5, 2009	Nov 30, 2010	Cancel
Cargo	Underwriters at Lloyds London	Jan 18, 2009	Jan 18, 2010	Cancel
Cargo	Underwriters at Lloyds London	Jan 18, 2008	Jan 18, 2009	Cancel
Cargo	Clarendon America Insurance Company	Jan 18, 2007	Jan 18, 2008	Cancel
Cargo	Clarendon America Insurance Company	Jan 18, 2006	Jan 18, 2007	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Maxum Casualty Insurance Company	Nov 5, 2005	Nov 5, 2009	Cancel
Cargo	Clarendon America Insurance Company	Jan 18, 2005	Jan 18, 2006	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Occidental Fire and Casualty Co. of N.c.	Nov 5, 2003	Nov 5, 2005	Replaced
Cargo	Westchester Fire Insurance Company	Jan 18, 2003	Jan 18, 2005	Replaced
Cargo	Westchester Fire Insurance Company	Jan 18, 2002	Jan 18, 2003	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Lancer Insurance Company	Nov 5, 2001	Nov 5, 2003	Replaced
Cargo	Underwriters at Lloyds London	Jan 18, 2001	Jan 18, 2002	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	American Alternative Insurance Corporation	Nov 5, 2000	Nov 5, 2001	Cancel
Cargo	Underwriters at Lloyds London	Jan 18, 2000	Jan 18, 2001	Replaced
Cargo	Underwriters at Lloyds London	Jan 18, 1999	Jan 18, 2000	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Xl Specialty Insurance Company	Nov 5, 1998	Nov 5, 2000	Cancel
Cargo	Underwriters at Lloyds London	Jan 18, 1998	Jan 18, 1999	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Canal Insurance Co.	Nov 5, 1997	Nov 5, 1998	Cancel
Cargo	Great American Insurance Co.	Jan 18, 1997	Jan 18, 1998	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Canal Insurance Co.	Nov 5, 1996	Nov 5, 1997	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Canal Insurance Co.	Nov 5, 1995	Nov 5, 1996	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Canal Insurance Co.	Mar 23, 1995	Nov 5, 1995	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Canal Insurance Co.	Nov 5, 1994	Mar 23, 1995	Cancel
Cargo	St. Paul Protective Insurance Company	Jan 18, 1994	Jan 18, 1997	Replaced

Process agent (BOC-3)

Logistec/Tts Resident Agents Service, Florence, SC

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes are on file for this USDOT number in the last 24 months.

FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated December 8, 1987)

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

January 24, 2024Reinstated — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authority
December 12, 2023Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authority
October 9, 2015Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on November 3, 2015
October 9, 2013Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on November 1, 2013
January 29, 2010Reinstated — Common carrier authorityRevoked on December 12, 2023
January 25, 2010Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority
October 9, 2009Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on October 27, 2009
February 10, 2009Reinstated — Common carrier authorityRevoked on January 25, 2010

Show 10 earlier events

January 26, 2009Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority
December 26, 2007Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 18, 2008
December 22, 2005Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 18, 2006
November 15, 2005Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 6, 2005
March 23, 1995Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on April 25, 1995
March 23, 1995Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on April 26, 1995
November 5, 1994Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 14, 1994
November 5, 1993Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority; Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on November 26, 1993
April 2, 1991Granted — Common carrier authorityRevoked on January 26, 2009
March 22, 1991Granted — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on December 12, 2023

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated March 26, 2026

Power units: 2
Trucks: 2
Tractors owned: 2
Trailers owned: 2
Drivers: 1
CDL drivers: 1
Interstate drivers: 1
Miles traveled: 66,000 (2025)
Classification: Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials: Yes
USDOT registered: May 20, 1986
Address: Cowpens, SC

Cargo carried

Motor vehicles

Key facts

USDOT number 273316 was registered on May 20, 1986.
Operating authority MC-237174 was first granted on March 22, 1991.
The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on March 26, 2026.
It reported 66,000 vehicle miles traveled in 2025.
2 insurance filings are on file in FMCSA’s legacy licensing records (as of May 2026), including Liability (BIPD) coverage with Great West Casualty Co..
Its most recent FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, issued on December 8, 1987.
Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with Logistec/Tts Resident Agents Service.

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