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CARMAN INC

6705 HIGHWAY 271 S · Fort Smith, AR 72908

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  • MC #186076
  • USDOT #262981 USDOT Active
  • 45
    Power Units
  • 55
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CARMAN INC is a Fort Smith, AR freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Arkansas. This company has 45 truck(s) in their fleet and 55 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-186076 and their USDOT number is 262981.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/30/2026 · last updated Jun 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/30/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,755,730 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Arkansas — 39 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 16 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 6 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 18 states over the past 24 months: AR (39), MO (16), IL (13), TN (10), IN (6), IA (6), SD (3), WI (3), MN (3), NC (3), KY (3), OH (2), +6 more. Home base: Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Safety Record

20 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.18 26 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.64 8 Vehicle Maintenance 2.05 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.25 3

Inspection Summary

  • 117
    Total
  • 78
    Clean
  • 39
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 33 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 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
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 11

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other5× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3
  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD3× SW 5
  • 395.20BELDNVHOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV1× SW 5
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
CARMAN INC
6705 HIGHWAY 271 S
FORT SMITH, AR 72908
Mailing Address
CARMAN INC
PO BOX
FORT SMITH, AR 72906-6424

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