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USA CARRIERS LLC
Protem, MO
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
44.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 81% 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 4465487 · MC 1761641
No Safety Rating
Active 11 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1761641 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Casualty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
44.4% OOS · 9 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
44.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 81% 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 11 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 9 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1761641
Common Carrier
FF78662390
Freight Forwarder of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA864067951
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4465487
MC Number
MC-1761641
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 9, 2025
Authority Granted
October 15, 2025
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2500 Elbow Rd, Protem, MO 65733
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jared Hughes
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
9
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
44.4% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
81st 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
5 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR3
MO2
IA1
IL1
TN1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
4
Tractor
4
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N1532C2J1524806 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR1KLKJ9351 | 4 | 2 |
| 2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148201E1565388 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR3GLHA8890 | 3 | 1 |
| 1997 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 50 ft | 13N650202V35A6452 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAHCG12LG29627 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A24JR045420 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International L9377 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDMAPR7GN224309 | 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 (9)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | 5940001017 | WALNUT RIDGE AR | III | 2 | 1 | TATE ACCESS FLOORS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJAHCG12LG29627 13N650202V35A6452 |
MO 47KT6E ME 279564A |
| 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-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| June 27, 2026 | 5940000963 | BIGGERS AR | III | — | — | TATE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
5KJJBHDR1KLKJ9351 13N1532C2J1524806 |
MO 83KU7B TN U854412 |
| March 30, 2026 | 7433001574 | STEPHENS CITY VA | I | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
5KJJBHDR3GLHA8890 13N1532C2J1524806 |
MO 16KT4M TN U854412 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| March 11, 2026 | I034Y62483 | STANTON TN | II | 1 | 1 | TATE ACCESS FLOORS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
5KJJBHDR1KLKJ9351 13N148201E1565388 |
MO 09KT9N TN 658824T |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | 5005450355 | 015 - PEOTONE - I-57 N/B, IL | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
5KJJBHDR1KLKJ9351 13N1532C2J1524806 |
MO 09KT9N TN U854412 |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| January 20, 2026 | W035005581 | STEELE MO | III | — | — | TENARIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
5KJJBHDR3GLHA8890 13N148201E1565388 |
MO 1KT4M TN 658824T |
| December 27, 2025 | 7640000758 | BLYTHEVILLE AR | II | 3 | 2 | TENARIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
5KJJBHDR3GLHA8890 13N148201E1565388 |
MO 16KT4M TN 658824T |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 25, 2025 | 000P123Q4T | 45 - HWY 218 NB MM 29 PILOT GR, IA | II | 1 | — | PROSPECT STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL REITNOUER INC |
3HSDMAPR7GN224309 1RNF48A24JR045420 |
MO 54KT7M TN U842933 |
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 18, 2025 | W211005847 | STEELE MO | III | — | — | PROSPECT STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
5KJJBHDR1KLKJ9351 13N1532C2J1524806 |
MO 09KT9N TN U854412 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| TATE ACCESS FLOORS | 2 | July 24, 2026 |
| TENARIS | 2 | January 20, 2026 |
| PROSPECT STEEL | 2 | November 25, 2025 |
| TATE INC | 1 | June 27, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2026 | Pending Published to FMCSA Register | Freight Forwarder of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 29, 2026 | Pending Initial Status | Freight Forwarder of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 15, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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