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MICHAEL J MATTHEWS TRUCKING INC

359 CRAIN RD · Brookland, AR 72417

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #981678
  • USDOT #2912964 USDOT Active
  • 16
    Power Units
  • 8
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

MICHAEL J MATTHEWS TRUCKING INC is a Brookland, AR freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Arkansas. This company has 16 truck(s) in their fleet and 8 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-981678 and their USDOT number is 2912964.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 11/01/2024 · last updated May 10, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 11/01/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 350,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Arkansas — 28 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 3 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: AR (28), MO (5), TN (3). Home base: Brookland, Arkansas.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 13.3% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.08 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.26 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.01 1

Inspection Summary

  • 36
    Total
  • 25
    Clean
  • 11
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 19 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Vehicle Maintenance 13

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRCWheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
MICHAEL J MATTHEWS TRUCKING INC
359 CRAIN RD
BROOKLAND, AR 72417
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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