EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO

DOT #279865 • MC #184816
Active

EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO is a motor carrier based in EAST PRAIRIE, MO registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 279865 and MC number 184816. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since October 1986, a span of roughly 39 years. EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO reports a fleet of 65 power units and 65 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight, Fresh Produce, Meat, and Refrigerated Food. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 164 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% and 2 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, and KY. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of August 2010. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and contract carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO
DOT Number
279865
MC Number
184816
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Oct 9, 1986

Location

Physical Address
219 CLAY MORGAN
EAST PRAIRIE, MO 63845
Mailing Address
PO BOX 70
EAST PRAIRIE, MO 63845

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
65
Total Drivers
65
Truck Units
65
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
General Freight Fresh Produce Meat Refrigerated Food

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO 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.

164
Total Inspections
65
Inspections with Violations
10
Out-of-Service Violations
0%
Driver OOS Rate
9.71%
Vehicle OOS Rate
2
Reportable Crashes

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

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Aug 27, 2010

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 EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 184816 Active Active Inactive

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
BI&PD 2022-10-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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Shipper History

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