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JOSEPH BARNES
DBA: Barnes Trucking
Tyronza, AR
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2580288 · MC 966938
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 9 mo · first granted 2016
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-966938 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
37.5% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 yrs, 9 mo since reinstatement on January 21, 2022; first granted May 16, 2016 (10 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC966938
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZS0925
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2580288
MC Number
MC-966938
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 22, 2024
FMCSA Registration
February 12, 2015
Authority First Granted
May 16, 2016
Authority Reinstated
January 21, 2022
Annual Mileage
240,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Tyronza, AR
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp 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
3 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2026 | 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
AR4
MO4
IN1
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Grain / Hopper
3
Flatbed
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X52N581408 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCG96LW33194 | 3 | — |
| 2007 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 1TDH422207B111891 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A23DR028239 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40029KB161365 | 2 | 1 |
| Mate Inc. | Semi-trailer | 1M9A3033XBH036633 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A27GR035845 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 43 ft | 1TDH43029EB143549 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEBG1GSGZ6867 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV6FSGE1644 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | 0803000655 | MANSFIELD MO | III | 3 | — | OAKLEYS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5DB9X52N581408 1TDH422207B111891 |
AR K821791 AR PT141116 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| November 20, 2025 | 7880001202 | NEWPORT AR | III | — | — | WINDMILL RICE COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJBBCG96LW33194 1TDH40029KB161365 |
AR K56836 AR PT141116 |
| September 26, 2025 | 6198006253 | WASHINGTON IN | II | 1 | — | INGREDION INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJBBCG96LW33194 1TDH422207B111891 |
AR K56836 AR PT238378 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 1, 2025 | 8120001075 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | III | 4 | — | INTEROCEANIC CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJBBCG96LW33194 1TDH43029EB143549 |
AR K56836 AR PT189190 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 26, 2025 | W135009741 | CARDWELL MO | II | 8 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MATE, INC. |
3AKJGEBG1GSGZ6867 1M9A3033XBH036633 |
AR K60071 AR PT238373 |
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| June 6, 2025 | W135009693 | KENNETT MO | II | 3 | 1 | SIMPLOT GROWERS SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
3AKJGEDV6FSGE1644 1TDH40029KB161365 |
AR F327110 AR PT141116 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| June 3, 2025 | W172004323 | PLATTE CITY MO | II | 3 | 1 | CROSS OVER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5DB9X52N581408 1RNF48A23DR028239 |
AR K821791 AR PT189145 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| May 22, 2025 | MC58400278 | BOX ELDER SD | III | 2 | — | WANZEK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5DB9X52N581408 1RNF48A23DR028239 |
AR K821791 AR PT189145 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| September 30, 2024 | 8120000231 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | III | — | — | MEMPHIS ROOFING PLANT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5DB9X52N581408 1RNF48A27GR035845 |
AR 821791 AR PT238359 |
| May 6, 2024 | 7640000058 | WILSON AR | III | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1XP5DB9X52N581408 1TDH422207B111891 |
AR K821791 AR PT141116 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CAPITAL SAND CO INC | 2 | February 20, 2024 |
| OAKLEYS | 1 | June 4, 2026 |
| WINDMILL RICE COMPANY | 1 | November 20, 2025 |
| INGREDION INC | 1 | September 26, 2025 |
| INTEROCEANIC CORPORATION | 1 | July 1, 2025 |
| SIMPLOT GROWERS SOLUTIONS | 1 | June 6, 2025 |
| CROSS OVER | 1 | June 3, 2025 |
| WANZEK | 1 | May 22, 2025 |
| MEMPHIS ROOFING PLANT | 1 | September 30, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 2, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 21, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 18, 2016 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 16, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 31, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 13, 2016 | COMMON | On Record |
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