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CARMAN INC

6705 HIGHWAY 271 S · Fort Smith, AR 72908

Authorized: Property
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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 property 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 May 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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 — 40 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 5 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 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 (40), MO (14), IL (14), TN (9), IN (6), IA (6), MS (5), SD (4), MN (3), NC (3), WI (3), KY (3), +6 more. Home base: Fort Smith, Arkansas.

Safety Record

22 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.43 26 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.7 9 Vehicle Maintenance 1.88 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.28 3

Inspection Summary

  • 120
    Total
  • 80
    Clean
  • 40
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 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 OOS3× 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 Time3× 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
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× 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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