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NATURAL STATE CARRIERS INC
DBA: Natural State Carriers
Searcy, AR
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 8.0% of 25 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 82% 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 673410 · MC 312596
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-312596 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
8.8% OOS · 61 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 8.0% of 25 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 82% 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 for 17 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 8.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 61 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC312596
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy A0268412001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
673410
MC Number
MC-312596
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 22, 1997
Authority Granted
December 15, 2008
Annual Mileage
1,679,007 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
135 Johnston Rd, Searcy, AR 72143
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James S Thompson
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/Gases
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
61
Driver Inspections
42
Vehicle Inspections
27
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance25
Unsafe Driving11
Hours of Service18
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
8.8% of 34 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
23rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
7 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 38 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 38 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 38 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 38 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | LA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 2, 2024 | GA | — | — | 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
AR20
TN8
TX7
MS6
AL2
IL2
and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (48)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~23
of 25 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~25
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
25
Tractor
22
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8JSJW8650 | 6 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3HT251094 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR2JLJK3754 | 3 | 2 |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAP06238T546557 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW21YXFM044530 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5ND794660 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR0HN639675 | 3 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4LN800255 | 3 | 1 |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6NN686715 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327SM503203 | 3 | — |
Show all 48 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328SM503145 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG73LL02507 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR8HLHZ9736 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPDSZBXYLB56135 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0LL186299 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3ML274636 | 2 | 1 |
| 2026 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4TL661081 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7ML274638 | 2 | — |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3JN524471 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4LN221225 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9THXKN220601 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320SM503155 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5323SM503084 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5326SM503127 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328SM502996 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328SM503033 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329NT216343 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329SM503008 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532XCS341503 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCG94LM93130 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6TL661079 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531L6862614 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X2GJ123502 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3MJ434870 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3FD296216 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR6JSHF3716 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4JSJR0323 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1RS051393 | 1 | — |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR4GN187888 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR3LN335144 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9KN076660 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9NN302930 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2539S8213723 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5326JM012116 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5326KM015843 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5325MT102581 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328SM503016 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5329ST502673 | 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 (61)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | V262598267 | TX, TX | II | — | — | NONE | Trailer Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3HSDJAPR0HN639675 5V8VC5327SM503203 |
AR K825288 ME 5307422 |
| September 5, 2026 | MC00032262 | FULTON WB SCALES MS | I | 1 | — | OWENS CORNING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDR4JSJR0323 5V8VC5329ST502673 |
AR K834836 ME 5309359 |
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | 7320001861 | HOPE AR | III | 5 | — | FEDMET ARKANSAS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3HSDZAPR4LN800255 5V8VC5328SM503145 |
AR K828957 ME 5307364 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | 8050000832 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | I | 9 | 6 | LYONS MAGNUS EAST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1FUJGLDR2JLJK3754 5V8VC5326SM503127 |
AR K829018 ME 5306536 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSAD | Air Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSAD | Air Disc Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 17, 2026 | 4690001719 | HOPE AR | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJGLDR8HLHZ9736 1JJV532D4TL661081 |
AR K829792 ME 5458333 |
| May 7, 2026 | I3A1120129 | MOHAWK TN | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR8JSJW8650 1UYVS2531L6862614 |
TN T0666HY IL T541783 |
| April 22, 2026 | 4326001916 | HIGH SPRINGS FL | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3HSDZAPR4LN800255 5V8VC5328SM503145 |
AR K828957 ME 5307364 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| April 1, 2026 | 7630000605 | HETH AR | III | 1 | — | CENTURION CONAINER MEMPHIS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
1FUJGLDR8HLHZ9736 1JJV532D4TL661081 |
AR K829792 ME 5458333 |
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | 4249470128 | 031 - MARYVILLE - I-55/70 S/B, IL | III | 1 | — | SCHULZE AND BURCH BISCUIT CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1XKYD49X3MJ434870 5V8VC5323SM503084 |
AR K812730 ME 5306493 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 16, 2026 | 5560000637 | MALVERN AR | III | 1 | — | KELLER WAREHOUSING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3HSDJAPR0HN639675 5V8VC5327SM503203 |
AR K825288 ME 5307422 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MICROMETL | 4 | February 13, 2026 |
| LENNOX INDUSTRIES | 2 | December 19, 2024 |
| OWENS CORNING | 1 | September 5, 2026 |
| FEDMET ARKANSAS LLC | 1 | July 29, 2026 |
| LYONS MAGNUS EAST | 1 | July 28, 2026 |
| CENTURION CONAINER MEMPHIS | 1 | April 1, 2026 |
| SCHULZE AND BURCH BISCUIT CO | 1 | March 19, 2026 |
| KELLER WAREHOUSING | 1 | March 16, 2026 |
| FRESENIUS USA MANUFACTURING | 1 | January 22, 2026 |
| SUNRISE MFG INC | 1 | December 26, 2025 |
| NATURAL SLATE CARRIERS | 1 | November 22, 2025 |
| AMAZON | 1 | November 10, 2025 |
27 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 14, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 8, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 26, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 5, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 1, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 5, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 23, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 5, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 18, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 6, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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