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ARTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT INC
Newport, KY
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 5 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 431354
Active
Conditional
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
23.8% OOS · 33 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 5 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 31.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 33 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
431354
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 14, 1990
Annual Mileage
1,254,079 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
215 E 6th St, Newport, KY 41071-1933
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ken Arlinghaus
Officer 2
David Arlinghaus
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
33
Driver Inspections
18
Vehicle Inspections
25
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate31.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (10.6pp higher)
23.8% of 21 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
59th 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
10 of 19 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 25 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 25 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 25 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 25 inspections
Crash History (5)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
5
Crashes
1
Fatalities
4
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2026 | IN | — | 2 | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
| February 10, 2026 | KY | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 5, 2026 | OH | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
| April 15, 2025 | KY | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 11, 2024 | IN | 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
KY15
OH5
IN4
WV2
Fleet & Equipment (33)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~21
of 184 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
10
Flatbed
7
Tractor
6
Truck
5
Semi-trailer
4
Full Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Dakota Manufacturing Co. / Trail-eze Detachable Gooseneck | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1DADLD039KM022522 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4GD322288 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNFG3KDKD7727 | 2 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXA7009HDHW1074 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRKBL9GG210348 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRKCL9FG615963 | 2 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 4MNDB1627P1000735 | 2 | — |
| Tria | Semi-trailer | 1D1DLD03XEM021321 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Dakota Manufacturing Co. / Trail-eze Detachable Gooseneck | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1DADLD038SM024245 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Dakota Manufacturing Co. / Trail-eze Hydraulic Trail | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1DAHFC922JP022047 | 1 | — |
Show all 33 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Dakota Manufacturing Co. / Trail-eze Hydraulic Trail | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1DAHFC92XGP021740 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYFE0PHUA4021 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYFE6PHNX2623 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Palomino Palomino Trailer | Flatbed · 49 ft | 1P9FK49B7GS477691 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2GD322290 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6GD322289 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LJ9X1LM684292 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LJ9X5LM684294 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEBG8ESGA1312 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC1LDLU2675 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRKBL0GG210349 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRKBL0RG294465 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRKBL1EG174135 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRKBL6HG636743 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRKCL1NG187045 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRKCL8JG298489 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ram 4500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 3C7WRKCL8NG187043 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNBL2PG519869 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Muv-all | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4M9EE4924KS012173 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Muv-all | Flatbed · 49 ft | 4M9EE492XMS012293 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Full Trailer | 4MNDB1621M1001875 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 4MNDB1625P1000863 | 1 | — |
| Better Bui | Semi-trailer | 4MNDB162XP1000857 | 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 (33)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | 3251001845 | SARDINIA OH | I | — | — | ARTS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLIN |
1FVHCYFE1PHUC8828 |
KY A92294 |
| July 7, 2026 | L738000299 | LEXINGTON, KY | I | 7 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DAKOTA MANUFACTURING CO. / TRAIL-EZE |
1XPBD49X4GD322288 1DADLD039KM022522 |
KY 002368A KY 820330 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 2, 2026 | 1637000448 | LEBANON OH | II | 1 | 1 | ART'S RENTAL | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
2NP3LJ9X5LM684294 |
KY A78414 |
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| May 15, 2026 | L756000057 | LEXINGTON, KY | III | — | — | ARTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT | Truck Tractor Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT DAKOTA MANUFACTURING CO. / TRAIL-EZE |
1XPBD49X4GD322288 1DADLD039KM022522 |
KY A49453 KY 820330 |
| April 13, 2026 | CV41295999 | SHELBYVILLE, KY | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM TRLR |
3C7WRKCL9FG615963 4MNDB1627P1000735 |
KY 692101 KY G3H161 |
| April 10, 2026 | CV44960583 | SHELBYVILLE, KY | I | 5 | 1 | ARTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRIA |
3AKJGNFG3KDKD7727 1D1DLD03XEM021321 |
KY A68071 KY 637254 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 21, 2026 | S149000341 | WILLIAMSTOWN, KY | I | 2 | — | ARTS | Truck Tractor Trailer |
RAM TRLR |
3C7WRKCL1NG187045 4MNDB1621M1001875 |
KY C7H494 KY B5P790 |
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | CV43889402 | RICHMOND, KY | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYFE6PHNX2623 |
KY A92295 |
| March 6, 2026 | M840000404 | LOUISVILLE, KY | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRKBL0GG210349 |
KY 680949 |
| February 13, 2026 | S199002863 | PRESTONSBURG, KY | II | — | — | ARTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT INC | Straight Truck |
RAM |
3C7WRNBL2PG519869 |
KY M9A128 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MARTIN CONTRACTING | 1 | September 10, 2025 |
| ARTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLY | 1 | October 24, 2024 |
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