Freight Carrier · Van Buren, AR

ETHRIDGE OIL B & J OIL & BOWERS OIL

1430 SOUTH 28TH · Van Buren, AR 72956

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #86758
  • USDOT #223171 USDOT Active
  • 22
    Power Units
  • 15
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

ETHRIDGE OIL B & J OIL & BOWERS OIL is a Van Buren, AR freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Arkansas. This company has 22 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-86758 and their USDOT number is 223171.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/27/2025 · last updated May 15, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name FROST OIL CO
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/27/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 224,652 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: OK (21), AR (11), MO (1), TN (1), LA (1). Home base: Van Buren, Arkansas.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0 0 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 2.32 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.16 1

Inspection Summary

  • 35
    Total
  • 27
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 15 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly OOS×1 SW 4
  • 177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper OOS×1 SW 3
  • 177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition. OOS×1 SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 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 wear SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection SW 4
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2

Hazardous Materials 2

  • 172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter SW 5
  • 172.200A-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to offer properly prepared shipping document(s) SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
ETHRIDGE OIL B & J OIL & BOWERS OIL
1430 SOUTH 28TH
VAN BUREN, AR 72956
Mailing Address
FROST OIL CO
P O BOX 5632
VAN BUREN, AR 72957

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