CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 1022968· MC429559· CARRIER· EIN 10641800
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SOURCE LOGISTICS INC

500 WEST MAIN ST STE 216, RUSSELLVILLE, AR, 72801(479) 968-2069jports@themartelgroup.comJOHN PORTS
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$1M BIPD
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
32.6%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
6
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
73
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Vehicle OOS 32.6% — above the 22% national average6 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Broker payment signals

Bond, cancellation & authority risk for this broker — from free FMCSA records.

Payment risk — red flags
Broker bond
Not on file
required
Cancellation filed
None
Authority
Inactive
6 past revocations
Registered
24 yrs
since 04/25/2002
  • No active broker bond on file — a bond is required to operate. High non-payment risk.
  • Broker authority is inactive, not active.
  • Bond has changed hands 3 times across 1 sureties — churn can signal payment or coverage trouble.

These are FMCSA bond & authority signals — not a credit report. A filed bond cancellation is the biggest early warning that a broker may stop paying, but days-to-pay and slow-pay history aren’t public FMCSA data — verify those with a broker-credit service or references before extending terms.

Authority & insurance

MC429559

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$1M on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$1M coverageeff 06/05/2025
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY· policy CA250115
Authority history (9) ▾
05/15/2009PROPERTY BROKERGRANTEDREVOKED (06/25/2025)
05/12/2006COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/2006)
05/12/2006CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/2006)
10/24/2005COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/15/2005)
05/09/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2005)
05/09/2005COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/03/2005)
05/10/2004COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/09/2004)
09/20/2002MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
06/14/2002MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history4 insurers on record
Filing timeline (23)
  1. CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    SURETY · eff 10/01/201310/11/2025
  2. CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/05/202406/05/2025
  3. CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/05/202306/05/2024
  4. CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/05/202206/05/2023
  5. CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/05/202106/05/2022
  6. CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/05/202006/05/2021
  7. CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/05/201906/05/2020
  8. CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/05/201806/05/2019
  9. CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/05/201706/05/2018
  10. CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/05/200606/05/2017
  11. CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    SURETY · eff 05/11/200910/31/2013
  12. CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    SURETY · eff 05/11/200910/01/2013
  13. CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 06/05/200605/05/2011
  14. EQUITY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/05/200506/08/2006
  15. EQUITY INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/05/200506/05/2006

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle46 inspections · 32.6% OOS · National 22%
Driver84 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

84 inspections · 30 violations (7 OOS) · 20% of inspections had an OOS finding.

84
Inspections
30
Violations
7
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

15
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • MD6
  • NM5
  • KY4
  • LA3
  • AR2
  • TX2
  • FL2
  • TN2

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 31.3% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
  • Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 46% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing19 violations (24 mo)
Seat belt4 viol38%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× · 38%
Following / lane / reckless5 viol26%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 19%
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 5%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× · 2%
Other5 viol19%
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× · 11%
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× · 8%
Speeding5 viol17%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× · 13%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 4%
What to do
  • Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected estimatecould improve up to 26 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 16% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing6 violations (24 mo)
Log / ELD device5 viol65%
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× · 30%
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× · 25%
  • 395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× · 10%
Hours exceeded1 viol35%
  • 395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× · 35%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected estimatecould improve up to 8 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 58% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing37 violations · 15 OOS (24 mo)
Tires9 OOS10 viol48%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× · 39%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 7%
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 2%
Brakes3 OOS14 viol26%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× · 8%
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× · 5%
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× · 5%
Lighting / lamps3 OOS10 viol20%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× · 6%
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required3× · 5%
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative3× · 4%
Inspection / repair / DVIR3 viol6%
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection3× · 6%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 37 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

Improving
12
Inspections
10
Violations
1
Out-of-service
6
Clean
Where the violations are
Unsafe Driving 40%Vehicle Maintenance 30%Other 20%Hours-of-Service Compliance 10%
Focus here first
1Unsafe Driving
4 violations · 40% of recent
  • 392.16-D×2Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
  • 392.2-SLLTCD×2State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
2Vehicle Maintenance
3 violations · 1 OOS · 30% of recent
  • 393.45B2-B-AIR×2Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. · OOS
Do this
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
3Other
2 violations · 20% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
  • 393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
Do this
  • Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
  • Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

121
Inspections
127
Violations
18
Out-of-service
617
CSA points
67
Crashes
28
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

71 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

37 trailer 32 truck 1 incomplete vehicle 1 other
2026 INTERNATIONAL LT62Fseen 5×
3HSDZAPR0TN437713· PXD0077 OH
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
1FUJHHDR0KLKG8055· K831894 AR
2020 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 4×
1UYVS253XL6017101· PT242016 AR
2024 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 4×
3H3V482K2RJ483030· PT234492 AR
2024 INTERNATIONAL LT62Fseen 3×
3HSDZAPR3RN113339· K827559 AR
2023 INTERNATIONAL LT62Fseen 3×
3HSDZAPR0PN729643· K824643 AR
2020 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 3×
3H3V482C1LT415015· PT195012 AR
2023 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 3×
3H3V532K0PJ508438· PT224930 AR
2024 INTERNATIONAL LT62Fseen 3×
3HSDZAPR3RN117617· K827562 AR
2025 INTERNATIONAL LT62Fseen 2×
3HSDZAPR0SN147647· K830480 AR
2024 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V482K9RJ483025· PT234492 AR
2024 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V482K5RJ483023· PT234491 AR
2024 INTERNATIONAL LT62Fseen 2×
3HSDZAPR0RN320609· K828945 AR
2020 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V482C8LT415013· PT195010 AR
2023 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHTDV3PDNH4358· K831888 AR
2026 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYD49X4TJ210179· AHF545 KS
2020 INTERNATIONAL LT625seen 2×
3HSDZAPR4LN872878· K812166 AR
2021 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2484M6089202· PT199133 AR
2015 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X6FD275703· K831891 AR
2014 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GRAA0624EW702939· PT237945 AR
2023 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYD49X6PJ268607· 232722 KS
2026 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYD49X7TJ210208· AHF546 KS
2023 INTERNATIONAL LT62Fseen 2×
3HSDZAPR9PN729642· K824660 AR
2025 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2534S2357513· 249B156 TX
2020 INTERNATIONAL LT625seen 2×
3HSDZAPR6LN872879· K812161 AR
2024 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V482K0RJ483026· PT234493 AR
2017 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2539HU877168· DH3253 OK
2026 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR1TSWS0442· K832264 AR
2026 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR1TSWS0439· K832261 AR
2024 INTERNATIONAL LT62Fseen 2×
3HSDZAPRXRN118652· K828429 AR

+ 41 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

6

Tow-away

6

Injury

3

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
55
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
52
52 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
4.3M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi52 drivers
Company officer
JOHN PORTS
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2002-04-25
Last MCS-150 update
2025-05-23
Census status
Active

Fleet: 55 trucks · 54 owned tractors · 85 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs with 22 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

22
Connected carriers
22
Fleet-transfer links
4
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
FINISH LINE EXPRESS INC
USDOT 1064345Active· ELIZABETHTOWN, PA
Strong
Shared VIN · 4
1XPBDP9X6FD2757033AKJHHDR6JSJK09531UYVS2537AM9490061UYVS2534DM465217

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

35 events
  1. 10/11/2025Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy SB130049

  2. 06/05/2025Insurance filed — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA250115

  3. 06/05/2025Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA240108

  4. 05/23/2025MCS-150 update filed

    4.3M mi reported (2024)

  5. 06/05/2024Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA230099

  6. 06/05/2023Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA220102

  7. 06/05/2022Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA210105

  8. 06/05/2021Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA200117

  9. 06/05/2020Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA190124

  10. 06/05/2019Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA180107

  11. 06/05/2018Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA170108

  12. 06/05/2017Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA060122

  13. 10/31/2013Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy SB090007

  14. 10/01/2013Insurance replaced — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy SB090007

  15. 05/05/2011Insurance cancelled — CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy MC060088

  16. 05/15/2009PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (06/25/2025)

  17. 06/08/2006Insurance cancelled — EQUITY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LTR030003

  18. 06/05/2006Insurance replaced — EQUITY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LTR030003

  19. 06/05/2006Insurance replaced — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON

    CARGO · policy DKC0300111

  20. 05/12/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/2006)

  21. 05/12/2006CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/22/2006)

  22. 11/20/2005Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON

    CARGO · policy 058170-002

  23. 10/24/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/15/2005)

  24. 06/05/2005Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON

    CARGO · policy 048211-009

  25. 06/05/2005Insurance cancelled — EQUITY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy LTR030001

  26. 05/09/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/02/2005)

  27. 05/09/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/03/2005)

  28. 06/05/2004Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON

    CARGO · policy 038131-024

  29. 06/05/2004Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

    BIPD/Primary · policy SFT 5992920

  30. 05/10/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (06/09/2004)

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Compliance review
Rated
2024-04-23
Last review
2024-04-22
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-05-23
Reported mileage
4,325,000 mi (2024)
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Changes on file

FMCSA census history
  1. June, 2025

    • Fleet grew to 55 power units
    • Drivers grew to 52
  2. January, 2021

    First on-record entry — SOURCE LOGISTICS INC, RUSSELLVILLE, AR

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