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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 18, 2026
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ART TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 1058546 · MC441786 · EIN 20-2829364 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
5530 ALMA HWY, VAN BUREN, AR, 72956
(479) 474-5600 · MARGARET DECKER
25
High risk
Risk factors
2 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 40% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
136 / 127
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
275 / 2710
Crashes (24 mo)
11 · 2 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy FNCAP00025000 · eff 02/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate40% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.3% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2057 pts
Unsafe Driving519 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance462 pts
Other80 pts
Driver Fitness47 pts
Not in SMS3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 20 | 410 |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 168 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 128 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 | 90 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 88 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 70 | |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 63 | |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 60 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 60 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 56 |
Most inspected states
AR32
TN23
TX20
MS15
IN14
OK14
MO14
GA12
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5.49 | 5.12 | ≈80–87% (over 60) | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.67 | 0.69 | ≈81–88% (over 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.08 | 0.08 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.56 | 6.76 | ≈88–92% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-13. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · high impact
Speeding 47% · Following / lane / reckless 28% · Seat belt 11%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 40 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · high impact
False log / RODS 69% (3 OOS) · Log / ELD device 21% · Following / lane / reckless 9%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 31 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Tires 36% (28 OOS) · Brakes 29% (27 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 19% (12 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 37 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Cumberland County, PA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cumberland County, PA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 44 inspections, 45 violations, 10 OOS, 22 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance18 viol · 10 OOS · 40%
393.75A3-TAOL ×5, 393.53B-B ×2, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 31 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.92).
2. Other12 viol · 27%
393.47E ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 395.3A2-HOSPRNP
✓ 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
3. Unsafe Driving8 viol · 18%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 392.2-SLLSWZ, 392.16-D
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 61 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 4.118).
Repeat offenders: 393.75A3-TAOL ×5, 393.47E ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 395.8E1PC ×2, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2, 393.53B-B ×2, 392.2WG ×2
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Crash record — 11 in 24 months · 2 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/28/2026 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 05/18/2026 | FORT SMITH, AR | ✓ | ||
| 04/21/2026 | RICHMOND, IN | ✓ | ||
| 02/20/2026 | STATESVILLE, NC | ✓ | ||
| 01/28/2026 | DICKINSON TOWNSHIP, PA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/10/2025 | RURAL(WHITE COUNTY), AR | 1 | ✓ | |
| 10/24/2025 | SPRINGDALE, AR | ✓ | ||
| 10/14/2025 | ADDISON, TX | ✓ | ||
| 08/18/2025 | Not Reported, VA | ✓ | ||
| 06/01/2025 | PACIFIC JUNCTION, IA | ✓ |
Equipment — 100 vehicles seen in inspections
54 truck46 trailer
Company profile
Officer
MARGARET DECKER
Annual mileage
7.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
127
Registered since
2002-10-02
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 124 carriers
Shares identifiers with 124 carriers (122 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BAD BOY TRANSPORTATION INC | 2354386 | 17 VINs | strong |
| TRANSCO LINES INC | 260968 | 15 VINs | strong |
| USA TRUCK LLC | 213754 | 8 VINs | strong |
| CLARKSVILLE REFRIGERATED LINES LLC | 3390833 | 4 VINs | strong |
| EOS INC | 2413373 | 3 VINs | strong |
| NEW PRIME INC | 3706 | 3 VINs | strong |
| M E DECKER TRANSPORTATION INC | 682965 | officer, address | strong |
| AMERICAN CENTRAL TRANSPORT INC | 76198 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
02/26/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
7.9M mi reported (2025)
02/01/2026 — Insurance filed — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy FNCAP00025000
02/01/2026 — Insurance cancelled — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6525275
01/05/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/30/2026)
02/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 6525275
02/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GAT0000218
02/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy GFL0017770
02/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GAT0000218
11/23/2022 — Insurance replaced — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GFL0001777
02/01/2022 — Insurance cancelled — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy AE-000402-01
01/05/2022 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/31/2022)
02/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy A0050199001
03/04/2016 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP08344A
02/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy MCP08344A
02/25/2014 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF654064
02/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF654064
07/25/2011 — Insurance cancelled — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy TF654064
03/07/2011 — Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy GWP75492A
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