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BOOTHE AND SONS TRANSPORT
Palestine, AR
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
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 82% 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 3914792 · MC 1446238
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1446238 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 6 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 82% 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 for 4 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1446238
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
MC055505
Carrier
FF055505
Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GRT32412A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3914792
MC Number
MC-1446238
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 11, 2022
Authority Granted
September 14, 2022
Annual Mileage
30,375 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
110 Sulcer St, Palestine, AR 72372
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Elvis Boothe
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/Gases
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
50.0% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd 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
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 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 18, 2026 | AR | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR4
MO1
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tank
2
Tractor
2
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW09Y1BM013640 | 3 | 2 |
| 1999 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAB4326X7H62977 | 3 | 1 |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 1H4T04224KL022201 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW09Y3CM017366 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1M1AW07YXGM059011 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMA2442365004701 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | 5390000664 | PROCTOR AR | I | 3 | 2 | VALERO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1M1AW07YXGM059011 1PMA2442365004701 |
AR K819508 AR PT250935 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 172.602C-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | 5020000070 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK AR | I | 6 | — | SUNOCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1AW09Y3CM017366 5HTAB4326X7H62977 |
AR K835379 AR PT242758 |
| 383.51A-NSIN | Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance | License-related: Medium | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 107.620B-HMAMC | HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No. | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| December 28, 2025 | 5180000549 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | I | 7 | 1 | DELEK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK FRUEHAUF |
1M1AW09Y1BM013640 1H4T04224KL022201 |
AR K822067 AR PT211487 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.5B-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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 14, 2025 | W143001073 | CHARLESTON MO | II | — | — | VALERO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK FRUEHAUF |
1M1AW09Y1BM013640 1H4T04224KL022201 |
AR K822067 AR PT211487 |
| August 14, 2025 | PSC1130819 | WHEELING WV | II | 3 | 2 | INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1AW09Y1BM013640 5HTAB4326X7H62977 |
AR K819508 AR PT242758 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | OOSLicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 16, 2025 | 7770000600 | MARION AR | III | 1 | — | FUTUREFUEL CHEMICAL COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1AW09Y3CM017366 5HTAB4326X7H62977 |
AR K819508 AR PT242758 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| VALERO | 2 | August 25, 2026 |
| SUNOCO | 1 | August 10, 2026 |
| DELEK | 1 | December 28, 2025 |
| INTERNATIONAL PETROLEUM | 1 | August 14, 2025 |
| FUTUREFUEL CHEMICAL COMPANY | 1 | May 16, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 14, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 18, 2022 | DISMISSED | Property Freight Forwarder |
| November 6, 2017 | WITHDRAWN | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 12, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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