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A C CARTAGE INC
Searcy, AR
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 50.0% of 6 driver inspections — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 311168 · MC 207911
Satisfactory
Active 35 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-207911 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Cherokee Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
50.0% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 50.0% of 6 driver inspections — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 35 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC207911
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Cherokee Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA260124
CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA250132
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
311168
MC Number
MC-207911
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 17, 1988
Authority Granted
February 7, 1991
Annual Mileage
527,850 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1702 Eastline Rd, Searcy, AR 72143-9308
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Allen Alton
Officer 2
Lori King
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
50.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
90th 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
4 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL3
IN3
MO3
AR2
TX2
ND1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Dry Van
7
Semi-trailer
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXCL675132 | 3 | 2 |
| 1996 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9XXTN403343 | 3 | — |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WXYL727254 | 2 | 1 |
| Trailmobil | Semi-trailer | 1PT01JAH9W6000091 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9XXFJ432215 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X7XN503400 | 2 | — |
| 1988 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X8JN261658 | 2 | 2 |
| 2012 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X1CD161429 | 2 | — |
| 2016 International LF677 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDHSNR8GN020485 | 2 | 2 |
| Not yet decoded | Semi-trailer | 1101A532451161600 | 1 | — |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532X9B101005 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPCGX1LG61405 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP0623DJ638337 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W1YL727241 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536SP326802 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X51D520785 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C33T098175 | 1 | — |
| Stoughton | Semi-trailer | ADW1A532X9B101005 | 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 (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2026 | V262548984 | TX, TX | II | 5 | — | GLAZER'S | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT — |
1XP5DR9XXTN403343 1101A532451161600 |
AR K821058 AR PT166526 |
| 393.201A-VFC | Van/OT Trailers - Floor crossmembers, at least 3 adjacent broken/detached and sagging below | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.78-WOOS | Wipers - Inoperative/missing/damaged on drivers side, during inclement weather requiring use of the windshield wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| February 11, 2026 | 9552000688 | BRAZIL IN | III | 2 | 1 | EARTHWISE PLASTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL WABASH VANS |
3HSDHSNR8GN020485 1JJV532DXCL675132 |
AR K825327 AR PT236256 |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| October 21, 2025 | 7840000637 | NEWARK AR | III | 1 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL TRAILMOBIL |
3HSDHSNR8GN020485 1PT01JAH9W6000091 |
AR K825327 AR PT111616 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| October 20, 2025 | 9473001290 | FISHERS IN | III | 2 | 1 | EARTHWISE PLASTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH |
1XP5D49X51D520785 1JJV532W1YL727241 |
AR K813606 TN T380845 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| September 9, 2025 | 9667000939 | CHESTERTON IN | III | — | — | JOST INTERNATIONAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH |
1XP5DR9XXTN403343 1JJV532WXYL727254 |
AR K821058 AR PT235945 |
| August 28, 2025 | V251989101 | IH35 SB DEVINE SCALE, TX | I | 11 | 1 | ARMSTED RAIL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH |
1XP5DB9X8JN261658 1JJV532WXYL727254 |
AR K819631 AR PT235945 |
| 396.3A1-SSF | OOSSliding subframe rail defective | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.11LR | No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45PC | Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 25, 2025 | W152003923 | DEXTER MO | II | 2 | 1 | EARTHWISE PLASTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X8JN261658 1GRAP0623DJ638337 |
AR K819631 AR PT219387 |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| June 24, 2025 | 5210001285 | SISSETON SD | II | 6 | — | UNITED SUGAR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XPXD49X1CD161429 1DW1A532X9B101005 |
AR K799400 AR PT134871 |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| June 23, 2025 | HP03000361 | FARGO ND | III | — | — | BAD BOY MOWERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STOUGHTON |
1XPXD49X1CD161429 ADW1A532X9B101005 |
AR K799400 AR PT134871 |
| November 21, 2024 | W152003613 | DUDLEY MO | II | 2 | — | EARTHWISE PLASTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TRAILMOBIL |
1XKYDP9XXFJ432215 1PT01JAH9W6000091 |
AR K800847 AR PT111616 |
| 395.32B-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EARTHWISE PLASTICS | 4 | February 11, 2026 |
| GLAZER'S | 1 | September 4, 2026 |
| JOST INTERNATIONAL | 1 | September 9, 2025 |
| ARMSTED RAIL | 1 | August 28, 2025 |
| UNITED SUGAR | 1 | June 24, 2025 |
| BAD BOY MOWERS | 1 | June 23, 2025 |
| SCHULZE AND COMPANY | 1 | July 17, 2024 |
| ACCORD CARTON | 1 | July 2, 2024 |
| SCHULZE AND BURCH BISCUIT CO. | 1 | May 15, 2024 |
| MRC POLYMERS | 1 | February 11, 2024 |
| SCHULZE & BURCH | 1 | January 5, 2024 |
| SENECA FOODS CORP | 1 | November 15, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 7, 1991 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 7, 1991 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Cherokee Insurance Company |
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