ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC

DOT #188223 • MC #147554
Active

ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC is a motor carrier based in ARAB, AL registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 188223 and MC number 147554. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC reports a fleet of 63 power units and 52 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Paper Products and General Freight. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 86 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 1.16% and 3 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, and IN. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of May 2004. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC
DOT Number
188223
MC Number
147554
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Jun 1, 1974

Location

Physical Address
1101 NATHAN RD SW
ARAB, AL 35016
Mailing Address
1101 NATHAN RD SW
ARAB, AL 35016

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
63
Total Drivers
52
Truck Units
63
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Paper Products General Freight

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

86
Total Inspections
44
Inspections with Violations
19
Inspections with OOS Violations
1.16%
Driver OOS Rate
42.86%
Vehicle OOS Rate
3
Reportable Crashes
1
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
May 4, 2004

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 147554 Active None Inactive 2020-07-16 00:00:00

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
Cargo 2020-06-01 00:00:00
BI&PD 2026-01-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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