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BILL ARNOLD TRUCKING INC
Sparta, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 803850 · MC 357856
Satisfactory
Active 6 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 1999
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-357856 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United Financial Casualty Company
Safety
Satisfactory
7.7% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on September 3, 2020; first granted May 10, 1999 (27 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 7.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC357856
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA971123855
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
803850
MC Number
MC-357856
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 1, 1999
Authority First Granted
May 10, 1999
Authority Reinstated
September 3, 2020
Annual Mileage
77,900 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
249 Sharon Ridge, Sparta, KY 41086
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tina L. Arnold
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodalGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
7.7% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
18th 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
2025
2023
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 14 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 14 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 14 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 14 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC4
NC3
SD2
AR1
MI1
MT1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Semi-trailer
3
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Flatbed
1
Full Trailer
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Pickup
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Peterbilt 357 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPAXUTX45N863435 | 6 | — |
| 2022 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL2NG177744 | 2 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 4S9SD5329JS452922 | 2 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJCRCK47PY62161 | 1 | — |
| Tibr | Semi-trailer | 1TKDS3432WB101452 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB0X67N680498 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XXWD446548 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXHB006HDHK8760 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Dodge Ram | Pickup · Class 2 | 3C6UD5FL2CG311554 | 1 | — |
| 2026 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J05321TL024623 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Lakes Enterprises | Grain / Hopper · 53 ft | 57CKD5325SS000423 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57JE55304L3576565 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Full Trailer | 7NRGG4026RF400347 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 4, 2025 | 0006815354 | I-485 @ NC 16, NC | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPAXUTX45N863435 |
KY 008388A |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| September 23, 2025 | 0006800577 | I26 @ US74, NC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPAXUTX45N863435 |
KY 008388A |
| September 11, 2025 | 0371001752 | ROEBUCK SC | III | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPAXUTX45N863435 |
KY 008388A |
| August 31, 2025 | 0364000736 | INMAN SC | III | — | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPAXUTX45N863435 |
KY 008388A |
| August 30, 2025 | 0284004717 | CROSS ANCHOR SC | III | 1 | — | ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPAXUTX45N863435 |
KY 008388A |
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| August 29, 2025 | 0341000801 | ENOREE SC | III | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPAXUTX45N863435 |
KY 008388A |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| June 21, 2025 | 0006768113 | NC9 @ US64/74A, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIBR |
1XP5DB0X67N680498 1TKDS3432WB101452 |
KY 010289A KY R1C893 |
| June 3, 2025 | 0400000553 | CAMPOBELLO SC | III | 2 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPAXUTX45N863435 |
KY 008388A |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| May 14, 2025 | U716901092 | BILLINGS MT | III | 1 | — | CLASS 8 TRUCKS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C7WRTCL2NG177744 4S9SD5329JS452922 |
IA PIZ015 IA LL9235 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| May 2, 2025 | 8180000168 | LAKE VILLAGE AR | III | — | — | PREMIER FLOW | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN FONTAINE T |
3ALXHB006HDHK8760 57JE55304L3576565 |
IA FY9490 ME 271225B |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS | 1 | August 30, 2025 |
| CLASS 8 TRUCKS | 1 | May 14, 2025 |
| PREMIER FLOW | 1 | May 2, 2025 |
| TAFCO EQUIPMENT CO | 1 | April 21, 2025 |
| JADE INTERNATIONAL INC | 1 | April 3, 2025 |
| NORWESCO | 1 | January 9, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 28, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 3, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 3, 2020 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| August 10, 2020 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| December 1, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 3, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 10, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 13, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 12, 2012 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| July 27, 2009 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 7, 2020 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| June 24, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 14, 2000 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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