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OWEN TRANSPORT SERVICES LLC
Russellville, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1785082 · MC 650585
No Safety Rating
Active 18 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-650585 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 18 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC650585
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
National Interstate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy VEN 8000137-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1785082
MC Number
MC-650585
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 23, 2008
Authority Granted
July 11, 2008
Annual Mileage
859,300 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
214 Commerce Dr, Russellville, KY 42276
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Derek Grant
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2026 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY3
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Tank
2
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Bluegrass Tank & Equipment Co, Inc Bluegrass Tank & Equipment Co, Inc Trailer | Tank · 38 ft | 1B9AP38295E601240 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532BXHL020300 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPBGGGG00D448420 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXLD732203 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB002JDJR5718 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Tanks NON-DOT/TC Spec | Tank | 5WSABB239PN347190 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | CV43336639 | FRANKLIN, KY | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH TANKS |
1XPBDP9XXLD732203 5WSABB239PN347190 |
KY A81817 KY B6P780 |
| September 20, 2024 | CV43733425 | ELKTON, KY | II | 1 | — | OWEN TRANSPORT LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT BLUEGRASS TANK & EQUIPMENT CO, INC |
3ALXFB002JDJR5718 1B9AP38295E601240 |
KY A84781 KY 56433T |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| August 22, 2024 | CV43733369 | CROFTON, KY | II | — | — | TYSON FOODS. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB WABASH VANS |
1NPBGGGG00D448420 1JJV532BXHL020300 |
KY 004965A KY 25899T |
| February 13, 2024 | CV43445848 | CORBIN, KY | II | 1 | 1 | HANDSOME BROOK FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFB005GDHS4333 1UYVS2535CM401802 |
KY A60278 KY D2A193 |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| January 31, 2024 | 7115000513 | PERU IN | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3ALXFB005GDHS4333 1UYVS2535CM294606 |
KY A60278 KY F4R086 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| January 10, 2024 | I030A80005 | CLAY, TN | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PTRB WALK |
1XPBDP9X8FD258787 1W9P82A24C1026136 |
UK A73901 UK E9E393 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| January 4, 2024 | I034Y60010 | ARLINGTON TN | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BLUEGRASS TANK & EQUIPMENT CO, INC |
1XPBDP9X5JD448605 1B9AP382X9E601172 |
KY A77781 KY 468849T |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TYSON FOODS. | 1 | August 22, 2024 |
| HANDSOME BROOK FARMS | 1 | February 13, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 26, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 26, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 29, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 21, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 11, 2008 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| July 11, 2008 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 26, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 20, 2026.
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