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Freight Carrier · Tontitown, AR

MET EXPRESS INC

Name: MET EXPRESS INC
Address: 297 W HENRI DE TONTI BLVD, TONTITOWN, AR, 72770, US
Telephone: (479) 361-9111

297 W HENRI DE TONTI BLVD · Tontitown, AR 72770

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #1426689
USDOT #3885269 USDOT Active

325
Power Units
310
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MET EXPRESS INC is a Tontitown, AR freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Arkansas. This company has 325 truck(s) in their fleet and 310 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1426689 and their USDOT number is 3885269.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/29/2026 · last updated Jun 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/29/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 30,586,600 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Building Materials
Paper Products

Safety Record

66 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
11
Injury
8
Tow
20
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.45 70 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.17 26 Vehicle Maintenance 3.97 62 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 2

Inspection Summary

333
Total
197
Clean
136
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 93 unique codes

Critical 26

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV1× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS13× OOS×13 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS7× OOS×7 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak5× OOS×5 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× SW 8
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.7× OOS×6 SW 4
393.47C-BSALMBD-SADrum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 15

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit7× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV6× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× 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, other22× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device4× SW 5
392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× SW 5
392.2-SLLIPState/Local Laws - Improper passing1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation9× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway4× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway2× SW 1
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 1
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 1

Hours of Service 18

395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.20BThe ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle.1× SW 5
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier3× SW 3
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner9× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)2× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 34

393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
393.24C-LLighting - Headlamp(s) improperly mounted1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit2× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.2× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 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
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.55A-BHydraulic Brake - ABS defective on truck/bus manufactured on or after March 1, 19991× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative2× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective4× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment1× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

MET EXPRESS INC
297 W HENRI DE TONTI BLVD
TONTITOWN, AR 72770

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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MET EXPRESS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 93 unique codes

Critical 26

Unsafe Driving 15

Hours of Service 18

Vehicle Maintenance 34

Locations

Related Companies

Same physical address 2

Same phone number 3

Same legal or DBA name 1

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