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FIDELITY FUNDING LLC
DBA: 3 Tier Trucking
Brinkley, AR
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2496680 · MC 953976
Conditional
Active 2 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 2016
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-953976 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Shelter General Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
37.5% OOS · 24 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on August 15, 2024; first granted March 30, 2016 (10 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 75.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC953976
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 01-C-3618086
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2496680
MC Number
MC-953976
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
December 10, 2024
FMCSA Registration
April 17, 2014
Authority First Granted
March 30, 2016
Authority Reinstated
August 15, 2024
Annual Mileage
373,146 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
126 W Cypress St, Brinkley, AR 72021
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ross King
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance49
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (54.3pp higher)
37.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
69th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
6 of 6 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
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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2024 | AR | — | 1 | 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
AR16
MO2
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Grain / Hopper
4
Dry Van
1
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE04220NPJ64259 | 6 | 2 |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X0JD486050 | 6 | 2 |
| 2019 Iti | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1Z92A4521KT199113 | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X94D827790 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX5D820252 | 2 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR0JN633964 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Kentucky Dry Freight Trailer | Dry Van · 42 ft | 1KKVA4221RL097204 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1PLE04227NPJ64260 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE0452XCPD57353 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR8X5VN435928 | 1 | — |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X3AD110791 | 1 | — |
| 2000 International 9900i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHAMR5YC045516 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Dorsey | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 7KYCV4222LED00176 | 1 | — |
| Peerless D | Semi-trailer | ARKVIN00441785582 | 1 | 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 (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | 7780000309 | PALESTINE AR | I | 7 | 2 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PEERLESS |
1XPBDP9X0JD486050 1PLE04220NPJ64259 |
AR K61300 AR PT216535 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.43A-TPV | OOSAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 4, 2026 | 7080001313 | PINE BLUFF AR | III | 3 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PEERLESS |
1XPBDP9X0JD486050 1PLE04220NPJ64259 |
AR K59282 AR PT216535 |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| January 8, 2026 | 7690000992 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | I | 14 | 2 | PLANTER COTTON OIL MILL, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PEERLESS |
1XPBDP9X0JD486050 1PLE04220NPJ64259 |
AR K59282 AR PT216535 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.28-WS | Wiring Systems - Copper wire exposed | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LPL | Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| December 4, 2025 | 7770000864 | MARION AR | III | 1 | — | FARMERS FIRST GIN COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PEERLESS |
3HSDZTZR0JN633964 1PLE04220NPJ64259 |
AR K59286 AR PT216535 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| July 15, 2025 | 5100000522 | WIDENER AR | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ITI |
1XPBDP9X0JD486050 1Z92A4521KT199113 |
AR K59282 AR PT224607 |
| February 4, 2025 | 7080000610 | LITTLE ROCK AR | III | 1 | — | FARMERS UNION GIN CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ITI |
1XP5DB9X94D827790 1Z92A4521KT199113 |
AR K57609 AR PT224607 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| January 2, 2025 | 7770000429 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | II | 5 | 2 | TRIPP GIN COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT ITI |
1XP5DB9X94D827790 1Z92A4521KT199113 |
AR K57609 AR PT224607 |
| 393.207A-SUBL | OOSSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| November 25, 2024 | W134008308 | STEELE MO | II | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PEERLESS |
1XPBDP9X0JD486050 1PLE04220NPJ64259 |
AR K59282 AR PT216535 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| October 29, 2024 | 7880000415 | BRADFORD AR | I | 16 | 5 | MONETTE COOP INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL PEERLESS D |
3HSDZTZR0JN633964 ARKVIN00441785582 |
AR K59286 AR PT154501 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.207A-STCB | OOSSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BARS | OOSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.67C7V-F | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| October 4, 2024 | 7690000298 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | II | 5 | — | 3 TIER TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PEERLESS |
1XPBDP9X0JD486050 1PLE04220NPJ64259 |
AR K59282 AR PT216535 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| J. P. ROSS COTTON COMPANY | 3 | September 4, 2024 |
| FARMERS UNION GIN CO. | 2 | February 4, 2025 |
| PLANTERS COTTON OIL MILL | 2 | September 19, 2024 |
| PLANTERS COTTON GIN | 2 | June 20, 2024 |
| PLANTER COTTON OIL MILL, INC | 1 | January 8, 2026 |
| FARMERS FIRST GIN COMPANY | 1 | December 4, 2025 |
| TRIPP GIN COMPANY | 1 | January 2, 2025 |
| MONETTE COOP INC | 1 | October 29, 2024 |
| PLANTERS | 1 | June 5, 2024 |
| FARMERS UNIN GIN CO | 1 | January 25, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 19, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 13, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 15, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 5, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 19, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 11, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 3, 2024 | COMMON | On Record |
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