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BIG RED CONTRACTING LLC
Powhatan, AR
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
85.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% 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 3236375 · MC 1015686
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 2019
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1015686 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Northwestern Ins. Co.
Safety
Not Rated
85.7% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
85.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% 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 6 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on April 30, 2020; first granted February 13, 2019 (7 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 80.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1015686
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA969657116
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3236375
MC Number
MC-1015686
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 23, 2019
Authority First Granted
February 13, 2019
Authority Reinstated
April 30, 2020
Annual Mileage
53,314 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Powhatan, AR
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
11
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance42
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate80.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (59.3pp higher)
85.7% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
98th 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
5 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
4 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR7
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
6
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCSZB3YPF06166 | 5 | 4 |
| Auto-mate | Semi-trailer | 1A9EB3926RL305007 | 2 | 2 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 1A9EB3925SL305361 | 1 | — |
| Fruehauf C | Semi-trailer | 1H2R04629JH009801 | 1 | 1 |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 1H5D03528GM054401 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCDR9X7XD488080 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHALR7SC027153 | 1 | 1 |
| Homemade T | Semi-trailer | ARKAVTL60161837 | 1 | 1 |
| Rogers Tra | Semi-trailer | DTA240BG1176 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 23, 2026 | 7840000809 | CAVE CITY AR | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNPUBLISHE |
1FUPCSZB3YPF06166 1A9EB3925SL305361 |
AR K814045 AR PT248445 |
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| September 18, 2025 | 4710000474 | STRAWBERRY AR | III | 1 | 1 | AMERICAN SILICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER AUTO-MATE |
1FUPCSZB3YPF06166 1A9EB3926RL305007 |
AR K814045 AR PT238493 |
| 391.11B4 | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | Physical | ||||||||
| June 20, 2025 | 4710000376 | STRAWBERRY AR | III | 1 | 1 | AMERICAN SILICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER A-1 TRAILE |
1FUPCSZB3YPF06166 1A9EB3926RL305007 |
AR K814045 AR PT142275 |
| 391.11B4 | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | Physical | ||||||||
| January 8, 2025 | 7880000581 | CAVE CITY AR | I | 15 | 5 | AMERICAN SILICA LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FRUEHAUF C |
1FUPCSZB3YPF06166 1H2R04629JH009801 |
AR K814045 AR PT97598 |
| 383.25A1 | OOSLearner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 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-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.9BA-NOREGINTER | Operating a commercial motor vehicle with no USDOT number when required. | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.53B-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 | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| January 8, 2025 | 5760000224 | CAVE CITY AR | I | 13 | 1 | AMERICAN SILICA LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER ROGERS TRA |
1FUPCSZB3YPF06166 DTA240BG1176 |
AR K59554 AR PT224406 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 1, 2025 | 7880000559 | CAVE CITY AR | I | 12 | 2 | AMERICAN SILICA LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FRUEHAUF |
2HSFHALR7SC027153 1H5D03528GM054401 |
AR K830616 AR PT240213 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WR | OOSWheel/Rim - 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| December 10, 2024 | 7880000510 | CAVE CITY AR | II | 5 | 1 | AMERICAN SILICA LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HOMEMADE T |
1XPCDR9X7XD488080 ARKAVTL60161837 |
AR K814045 AR AB795860 |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | OOSTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SILICA LLC | 6 | September 18, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 26, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 30, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| March 12, 2019 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 13, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 17, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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