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WILLIAM L SARK
DBA: Bst
Argillite, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1472965 · MC 576517
No Safety Rating
Active 19 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-576517 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 14 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 19 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 14 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC576517
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-FB6710
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1472965
MC Number
MC-576517
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 11, 2006
Authority Granted
October 2, 2006
Annual Mileage
200,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
96 Silvie Hollow, Argillite, KY 41121
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
William L. Sark
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsCoal/CokeConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
14
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH8
KY4
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Flatbed
4
Dump
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X97D655359 | 6 | — |
| 2019 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y289KR063752 | 4 | — |
| 2026 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 34 ft | 1E1F9R289TR088525 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X7CD159639 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4824LA051582 | 2 | — |
| 2021 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 34 ft | 1E1F9R288MR072432 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG50D250714 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGGX0D250689 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A298R020992 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X67D646361 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X86D636042 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4827KA049792 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (14)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | CV44713746 | PRESTONSBURG, KY | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PTRB |
1NPXGGGG50D250714 |
KY 007574A |
| May 27, 2026 | CV44861495 | PRESTONSBURG, KY | I | 1 | — | ARCH/CALGON CARBON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XP5DB9X97D655359 1E1F9R289TR088525 |
KY 015434A KY P0V488 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | 0892001329 | CHILLICOTHE OH | I | 1 | — | NUCOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X97D655359 5MAPA4827KA049792 |
KY 015434A KY V6C981 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| April 1, 2026 | 1998000153 | CHILLICOTHE OH | II | 3 | — | NUCOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPHD49X7CD159639 5MAPA4824LA051582 |
KY 000696A KY H6R861 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 9, 2026 | 3299001661 | COAL GROVE OH | II | 1 | — | BWC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XP5DB9X86D636042 1E1F9R289TR088525 |
KY 013461A KY P0V488 |
| 392.9A-DFSL | Driver - Failing to properly secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| January 2, 2026 | 1956000227 | LUCASVILLE OH | II | 1 | — | BWC TRUCKING CO INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1NPXGGGGX0D250689 1E1F9R288MR072432 |
KY 010154A KY POV450 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| December 17, 2025 | 3284001276 | CHILLICOTHE OH | III | — | — | NUCOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPHD49X7CD159639 5MAPA4824LA051582 |
KY 000696A KY H6R861 |
| October 1, 2025 | 0892000831 | LUCASVILLE OH | I | 1 | — | NUCOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5DB9X67D646361 1RNF48A298R020992 |
KY 011858A KY POV468 |
| 393.104F4-C | Cargo - No edge protection for tiedowns | Tiedown | ||||||||
| August 6, 2025 | S220000132 | GRAYSON, KY | I | 3 | — | HEIDELBERG MATERIALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XP5DB9X97D655359 1E1H5Y289KR063752 |
KY A65494 KY 890918 |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 9, 2024 | 0892000034 | LUCASVILLE OH | II | 1 | — | NUCOR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XP5DB9X97D655359 1E1H5Y289KR063752 |
KY A65494 KY 890918 |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| NUCOR | 6 | April 14, 2026 |
| ARCH/CALGON CARBON | 1 | May 27, 2026 |
| BWC | 1 | March 9, 2026 |
| BWC TRUCKING CO INC | 1 | January 2, 2026 |
| HEIDELBERG MATERIALS | 1 | August 6, 2025 |
| NUCOR - MARION | 1 | August 9, 2024 |
| TN07 | 1 | June 17, 2024 |
| NUCOR STEEL MARION, INC. | 1 | March 14, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 26, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 2, 2006 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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