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Generated Oct 27, 2026
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ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC
USDOT 188223 · MC147554 · EIN 63-0767569 · AUTHORIZED FOR HHG
1101 NATHAN RD SW, ARAB, AL, 35016
(256) 586-3018 · BOB ELROD
69
Moderate risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 37.5% — well above the 22% national average3 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
63 / 52
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
94 / 887
Crashes (24 mo)
3
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Arch Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT6005406 · eff 01/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate37.5% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.1% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance606 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance158 pts
Unsafe Driving131 pts
Other19 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 2 | 82 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 66 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 50 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 40 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 40 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 40 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 395.24 | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 14 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 30 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 28 |
Most inspected states
TN23
AL17
MS12
FL7
GA6
TX5
US4
AR4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Oct 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2.07 | 2.07 | ≈28–35% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.58 | 0.61 | ≈55–62% (near 60) | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6.86 | 6.59 | ≈81–85% (over 75) | ▼ better |
Latest inspection 2026-10-24 · 3 new since the Oct 2026 run. “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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 35% (4 OOS) · Brakes 27% (5 OOS) · Tires 21% (7 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
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
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
False log / RODS 56% (2 OOS) · Log / ELD device 29% · Following / lane / reckless 13%
• 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 25 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in Cleburne County, AL · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Cleburne County, AL to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 53% · Following / lane / reckless 25% · Seat belt 21%
• 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 21 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness 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: 19 inspections, 20 violations, 1 OOS, 9 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance8 viol · 1 OOS · 40%
393.9A-LHLI ×2, 393.209E-SPSLA, 393.9A-LTSI
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 12 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 5.145).
2. Hours-of-Service Compliance8 viol · 40%
395.30B2-ELDDFC24 ×5, 395.24 ×3
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.435).
3. Unsafe Driving3 viol · 15%
392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLILC, 392.2-SLLLR
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.552).
Repeat offenders: 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 ×5, 395.24 ×3, 393.9A-LHLI ×2
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/23/2026 | DECATUR, AL | ✓ | ||
| 12/19/2025 | GUNTERSVILLE, AL | ✓ | ||
| 02/03/2025 | JACKSONVILLE, FL | 1 | ✓ |
Equipment — 75 vehicles seen in inspections
44 trailer29 truck2 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
BOB ELROD
Annual mileage
2.8M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
52
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Activity history (recent)
01/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT6005406
01/01/2026 — Insurance ended — Arch Insurance Company
policy ZACAT6005406
01/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6005405
04/01/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
2.8M mi reported (2024)
01/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6005404
01/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6005403
01/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6005402
01/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6005401
01/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT6005400
08/06/2020 — Insurance cancelled — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy 9A157598
07/10/2020 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/16/2020)
06/01/2020 — Insurance filed — AGCS Marine Insurance Company
Cargo — BMC-34 · policy MZI93085608
06/01/2020 — Insurance ended — AGCS Marine Insurance Company
policy MZI93085608
06/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0010575-00
06/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO · policy 9A157598
03/02/2020 — Insurance replaced — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
CARGO · policy IHA3193413
06/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy ALT 12-9-0233
05/06/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/23/2013)
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/188223.