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AVANT TRANSPORT INC

1778 EAST US 278 HWY · Hampton, AR 71744

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  • MC #319792
  • USDOT #594762 USDOT Active
  • 57
    Power Units
  • 33
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

AVANT TRANSPORT INC is a Hampton, AR freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Arkansas. This company has 57 truck(s) in their fleet and 33 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-319792 and their USDOT number is 594762.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/04/2026 · last updated Jun 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/04/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,468,063 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Oilfield Equipment
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Arkansas — 47 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: AR (47), LA (11), TX (8), MS (1), MO (1), OK (1). Home base: Hampton, Arkansas.

Safety Record

7 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.98 16 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 3.04 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.3 2

Inspection Summary

  • 69
    Total
  • 44
    Clean
  • 25
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 19 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 383.51A-NSINDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a non-safety-related reason and in the state of driver's license issuance1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 12

  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance3× SW 1
  • 393.87(a)Warning flag required on projecting load1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
AVANT TRANSPORT INC
1778 EAST US 278 HWY
HAMPTON, AR 71744
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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