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HENDERSON SPECIALTIES INC
Russellville, AR
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 365532 · MC 286311
Satisfactory
Active 18 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 1997
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-286311 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Travelers Indemnity Co. Of Connecticut
Safety
Satisfactory
60.0% OOS · 8 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 18 yrs, 10 mo since reinstatement on December 4, 2007; first granted February 27, 1997 (29 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC286311
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 5D974059
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
365532
MC Number
MC-286311
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 13, 1989
Authority First Granted
February 27, 1997
Authority Reinstated
December 4, 2007
Annual Mileage
130,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2008 E 2nd St, Russellville, AR 72801-5354
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Marvin James Henderson
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance33
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
60.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
88th 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 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2025 | MO | — | — | 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
AR5
IL1
MO1
TX1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Not Applicable
2
Semi-trailer
2
Tractor
2
Flatbed
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American | Semi-trailer | 1A9AF523931572078 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 357 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPADBEX97N734593 | 4 | 1 |
| 2013 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3B05331DL012115 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Ford F-350 | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 1FD8W3HT4PEC68124 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Peterbilt 367 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XPTD4EX28D756978 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Peterbilt 367 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPTD4EX88D761117 | 1 | — |
| Hmde | Semi-trailer | ARKAVTL0900244162 | 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 (8)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2026 | 5005370021 | I-64 W/B EXIT RAMP 117, IL | I | 20 | 4 | TYSON CHICKEN | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD HMDE |
1FD8W3HT4PEC68124 ARKAVTL0900244162 |
AR B342244 AR PT47066 |
| 391.41A1-NPH | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.43D | OOSNo or defective automatic trailer brake | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TA | CMV not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.8F1 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | 5630001180 | KNOXVILLE AR | II | 1 | 1 | HENDERSON SPECIALTIES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT AMERICAN |
1XPTD4EX28D756978 1A9AF523931572078 |
AR K831743 AR PT54833 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | 7890001463 | LITTLE ROCK AR | III | 1 | — | HENDERSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT AMERICAN |
1XPADBEX97N734593 1A9AF523931572078 |
AR K831742 AR PT54833 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| October 7, 2025 | 7890001275 | ALEXANDER AR | II | 12 | 4 | HENDERSON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT AMERICAN |
1XPADBEX97N734593 1A9AF523931572078 |
AR K831742 AR PT54833 |
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 23, 2025 | W168000099 | LEONARD MO | III | — | — | TOTAL ENERGY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPADBEX97N734593 4U3B05331DL012115 |
AR K831742 AR PT228251 |
| August 15, 2024 | 5430000265 | BRYANT AR | III | 1 | — | KEWEITT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT AMERICAN |
1XPTD4EX88D761117 1A9AF523931572078 |
AR K820079 AR PT56833 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| June 5, 2024 | 8040000148 | HOPE AR | III | 1 | — | CUSTOM METALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XPADBEX97N734593 4U3B05331DL012115 |
AR K754317 AR PT228251 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| April 15, 2024 | V241383420 | US 82 EAST OF MUENST, TX | II | 6 | 1 | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT OTHR |
1XPTD4EX88D761117 1A9AF523931572078 |
AR K820079 AR PT54833 |
| 392.9A | OOSFailing to secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 CHICKEN | 1 | September 23, 2026 |
| TOTAL ENERGY | 1 | May 23, 2025 |
| KEWEITT | 1 | August 15, 2024 |
| CUSTOM METALS | 1 | June 5, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 4, 2007 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 9, 2007 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| October 2, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 5, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 3, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 6, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 27, 1997 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| July 19, 1995 | DISMISSED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 1, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 4, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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