CAMERON ASHLEY BUILDING PRODUCTS INC
DBA: CAMERON ASHLEY BUILDING PRODUCTS
FMCSA Live Status
Fleet & equipment
- Power units
- 169
- Drivers · CDL
- 258 · 171
- Annual miles
- 21.4M
| Type | Own | Term | Trip | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 22 | 45 | 0 | 67 |
| Tractors | 11 | 91 | 0 | 102 |
| Trailers | 304 | 10 | 0 | 314 |
Registration
- Organization
- CORPORATION
- Registered
- 02-05-1992 (34 yrs)
- MCS-150 Update
- 06-05-2025 (Address Change)
- FRED Score Date
- Nov 07, 2026
- Officer
- DONALD DE MARIE JR
Cargo
Estimated from the commodity types reported to FMCSA, not from loss history or the true cargo mix.
Its risk relativity (0.53× similar fleets) would put it in Excellent; this rule holds it at Strong:
- Excellent withheld: a fatal crash inside the window
The downside is never capped.
Expected crash rate is about half that of similar fleets.
Similar fleets: interstate fleets of 100–199 trucks with the same kind of operation, years in business and amount of road activity. Compared using its own crash record and roadside inspections.
Worth a closer look
From the FMCSA record. The grade already counts the safety items; insurance filings and links to other motor carriers are not in it.
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Fatal crashes2 crashes with 2 fatalities in 24 months (most recent Oct 21, 2025).Ask: the accident register and loss runs for these crashes.
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Injury crashes3 crashes with 6 people hurt in 24 months.Ask: claim status and driver history for these crashes.
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Drivers put out of service7 out-of-service violations against drivers: 4 no valid CDL, 2 medical certificate, 1 hours of service (Feb 2025 – Jul 2026).Ask: driver supervision and dispatch practices.
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Brakes and lightsBrakes are 29 of 158 violations (18%). Brake or light defects led to 10 out-of-service orders.Ask: the preventive-maintenance schedule and shop records.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.0% vs 22.3% national; driver 1.6% vs 6.7%.
- No FMCSA BASIC alerts.
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Dangerous driving: 6
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High speeding: 8
Track record
Inspected about as often as interstate fleets of 100–199 trucks in South Carolina (about 265 in 24 months would be typical).
| This motor carrier | Peers | |
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| Crashes | 0.024 | 0.019 |
| Inspections | 1.70 | 0.56 |
| Violations | 0.47 | 0.22 |
| Critical violations | 0.10 | 0.04 |
Yearly rates from the last 24 months. Peers: interstate fleets, 100–199 power units, low-risk cargo.
What they get cited for
158 violations · 24 months-
Vehicle maintenance No alert109 · 31 OOSBrakes 29 · Lights 27 · Tires 18 · Cargo securement 9 · Wheels & hubs 8 · 18 more
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Unsafe driving No alert25 · 0 OOSReckless / lane 11 · Speeding 9 · Seat belt 3 · Phone use 2
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Hours of service No alert17 · 1 OOSLogbook / ELD paperwork 14 · False log 1 · No log 1 · Over hours limit 1
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Driver fitness No alert7 · 6 OOSNo valid CDL 4 · Medical certificate 3
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Drugs & alcohol No alert0
Violations by quarter
Tap a category to show or hide itCrashes
24 months-
Jun232026IowaProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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May12026CaliforniaProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Mar122026MontanaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Oct212025South DakotaFatal · 1 deathDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.In the newsUPDATE: 1 dead in semi crash on I-90 near Rapid CityKELO · Oct 21, 2025
Why this link: FMCSA crash report SD0202518358 (South Dakota Highway Patrol) lists CAMERON ASHLEY BUILDING PRODUCTS INC’s truck in this crash. This third-party news report covers a crash with the same date, place and number of deaths, matched automatically. It may not name CAMERON ASHLEY BUILDING PRODUCTS INC and doesn't establish fault. Wrong article?
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Aug152025IndianaFatal · 1 deathDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. FMCSA: not preventable.In the newsTruck driver killed in head-on crash in southern Lake County: sheriffNorthwest Indiana Times (nwitimes.com) · Aug 15, 2025
Why this link: FMCSA crash report IN0904781156 (Lake Sd) lists CAMERON ASHLEY BUILDING PRODUCTS INC’s truck in this crash. This third-party news report covers a crash with the same date, place and number of deaths, matched automatically. It may not name CAMERON ASHLEY BUILDING PRODUCTS INC and doesn't establish fault. Wrong article?
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Mar202025IowaInjury · 3 people hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway not divided. FMCSA: not preventable.
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Feb182025PennsylvaniaInjury · 2 people hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway not divided.
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Feb142025KansasProperty damage onlySnow road, daylight, snow, two-way trafficway not divided.
About “In the news”: these links go to third-party news reports that FRED Score matched automatically to FMCSA crash records — same date and place, with a truck or bus involved, and the same number of deaths or, for a crash that released hazardous materials, the release — and checked a second time before showing. A link doesn't mean this motor carrier caused the crash: FMCSA crash reports don't assign fault, and news coverage can be incomplete or wrong. FRED Score doesn't verify or endorse what the articles say.
1 more in the FMCSA records below.
2 of the 9 crashes were fatal.
3 of the 9 crashes hurt someone but killed no one.
Insurance filed with FMCSA
FMCSA record through May 14, 2026 · no change recorded by FMCSA since- Last on FMCSA's record (May 14, 2026)
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$750,000 · STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANYon record since Jan 8, 2019 · FMCSA minimum $750,000 · no gap on FMCSA's record since Jun 2013
- Cargo filing
- not required by FMCSA (household-goods motor carriers only); the cargo policy is not on FMCSA's record
- No gap in filed liability coverage while liability was required
Operating authority active (FMCSA's L&I record of May 14, 2026, status since Feb 6, 2019)
FMCSA filings only, not a policy audit. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
12 filings and 6 authority events since 1993 · FMCSA record through May 14, 2026
Newest first. Insurer names as filed. FMCSA does not publish why a filing was cancelled.
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Jan 29, 2019FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Feb 6, 2019cause not stated in FMCSA's older recordsMC 841881 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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Jan 8, 2019STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $750,000 · on fileMC 841881 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 18, 2018STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Jan 8, 2019 · superseded by the same policy9 months in forceMC 841881 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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Jul 14, 2015FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Aug 11, 2015cause not stated in FMCSA's older recordsMC 841881 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 1, 2015ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $5,000,000 · ended Apr 18, 2018 · replaced by another insurer35 months in forceMC 841881 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 1, 2014ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $5,000,000 · ended Jun 1, 2015 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceMC 841881 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 17, 2013Operating authority grantedMC 841881 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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Sep 24, 2013INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICACargo · ended Aug 17, 2015 · insurer name change23 months in forceMC 841881 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 1, 2013ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $5,000,000 · ended Jun 1, 2014 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceMC 841881 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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Aug 31, 2005Operating authority revoked (cause not stated)MC 263468 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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Jun 1, 2005ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYLiability · $2,000,000 · on fileMC 263468 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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Oct 31, 1996ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICALiability · $1,000,000 · ended Aug 25, 2005 · cancellation notice took effect106 months in forceMC 263468 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 31, 1995ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICALiability · $1,000,000 · ended Oct 31, 1996 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)a cancellation notice effective Jan 30, 1997 came after the replacement; 10 months in forceMC 263468 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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May 28, 1995FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Jul 19, 1995cause not stated in FMCSA's older recordsMC 263468 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 31, 1994ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANYCargo · ended Sep 15, 2005 · cancellation notice took effect128 months in forceMC 263468 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 31, 1994ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICALiability · $1,000,000 · ended Dec 31, 1995 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceMC 263468 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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Dec 20, 1993THE HOME INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended Dec 31, 1994 · replaced by another insurer12 months in forceMC 263468 · L&I to May 14, 2026
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Jul 21, 1993Operating authority grantedMC 263468 · L&I to May 14, 2026
What the terms mean
- Liability filing (BIPD):
- The insurer's certificate (form BMC-91 or 91X) that the motor carrier carries bodily-injury and property-damage liability at or above FMCSA's minimum. A BMC-82 is the same promise made by a surety bond.
- FMCSA minimum:
- $750,000 for general freight in vehicles of 10,001 lb or more; $300,000 under 10,001 lb; $1,000,000 for oil and some hazardous materials; $5,000,000 for bulk hazardous materials (49 CFR 387.9).
- Primary / excess:
- An excess filing sits on top of a primary one; together they make the total filed limit.
- Replaced:
- A new filing took over from this one. Replaced the same day is an ordinary change of insurer or renewal.
- Cancellation notice:
- Form BMC-35 (insurance) or BMC-36 (bond): the insurer tells FMCSA the filing ends in 30 days. The insurer files it whether the insurer or the motor carrier ended the policy; FMCSA does not publish the reason.
- Cancellation processed by FMCSA:
- FMCSA itself ended the filing, for example when the authority was revoked.
- Lapse:
- Time with no liability filing on FMCSA's record while the authority required one. A filing received later can be back-dated, which closes a lapse after the fact.
- Suspended for insurance:
- FMCSA suspended the operating authority because no filing meeting the minimum was on file. FMCSA's records state this reason only since May 14, 2026; before then they show a revocation notice without a cause.
- FMCSA notice resolved in time:
- Before May 14, 2026, FMCSA served a revocation notice when a required filing lapsed and dropped it when the filing was restored. The notice does not say which filing lapsed.
- Suspension notice:
- Since May 14, 2026, FMCSA serves a notice that the authority will be suspended on a date unless the missing filing is restored. The notice does not say which filing.
- Cargo filing:
- Form BMC-34. FMCSA has required it only of household-goods motor carriers and forwarders since 2011, so most motor carriers' cargo policies are not on FMCSA's record.
- Broker bond / trust fund:
- Form BMC-84 (surety bond) or BMC-85 (trust fund): the $75,000 security a broker or freight forwarder must keep on file.
- Self-insurance authority:
- FMCSA lets a few large motor carriers carry their own liability; it appears as a filing by "Self-Insured".
- Risk retention group:
- An insurer owned by its policyholders (often trucking groups). It is not covered by state insurance guaranty funds.
- FMCSA record through:
- The date of the FMCSA file this section was built from. Dockets FMCSA's new system has not yet published are shown from the legacy record, frozen on May 14, 2026.
FMCSA's record of the insurance filed for this motor carrier's operating authority (forms BMC-91/91X liability, BMC-34 cargo, BMC-84/85 broker bond or trust), not the motor carrier's full insurance program. Only for-hire motor carriers with operating authority file with FMCSA; private and intrastate-only motor carriers keep proof of insurance at their place of business, so no filing does not mean no insurance. A filed limit is the amount the insurer certified to FMCSA, which can be below the policy's full limits; cargo and bond filings are shown as on file or not because FMCSA records the federal minimum rather than the policy amount. FMCSA's new registration system (May 14, 2026) publishes a partial set of dockets; a docket not yet in it is shown from the legacy record, frozen on that date, and the live check above is today's reading. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Where it happens
- California 35
- North Carolina 23
- Louisiana 21
- Colorado 20
- Missouri 19
- New York 18
- Texas 18
- Maryland 17
Runs well beyond its home state: 12 of 366 inspections were in South Carolina.
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
Forward 12-Month Risk Outlook
The FRED Score predicts this motor carrier's crash risk over the next 12 months — how often they're likely to crash and how severe those crashes tend to be — versus a typical fleet of its size (190 power units: 169 filed, 190 seen roadside in 24 months).
We'd expect a typical fleet of 190 power units this active to have about 9.8 crashes a year (sized from the 190 units seen roadside; 169 filed). This motor carrier recorded 13 in its scoring window (Sep 1, 2023 → Aug 31, 2026, about 4.3 a year) — fewer than a typical fleet. Factoring in its inspection and violation record inside that window and the credibility of its own experience, the model projects about 5.2 over the next 12 — below a typical fleet. When this motor carrier does crash, those crashes tend to be substantially more severe than average — roughly 3.2× the injury/fatal weight of a typical crash.
- 3 inspections with no out-of-service result
FRED multiplies three factors: the class rate a fleet of this size, class and activity is expected to run, a violation relativity from its roadside record, and its own crash experience over 36 months weighted by how much exposure stands behind it. The grade is the band of the resulting relativity to class, then the screens.
- Excellent withheld: a fatal crash inside the window
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA BASIC Scores
AB Property| BASIC | Insp w/ Viol | Measure | Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0.48 | |
| HOS Compliance | 13 | 0.13 | |
| Driver Fitness | 7 | 0.12 | |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 74 | 2.34 |
SMS record data is sourced from FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (01-APR-25 – 31-OCT-24) and may cover a different time window than the scoring window used for the FRED grade (Sep 1, 2023 → Sep 30, 2026). Counts here may differ from the grade's in-window counts.