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Freight Carrier · Bowling Green, KY

ARKO TRANS

Name: ARKO TRANS
Address: 164 CENTURY ST, BOWLING GREEN, KY, 42101, US
Telephone: (270) 843-2222

164 CENTURY ST · Bowling Green, KY 42101

Authorized: Property

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MC #771244
USDOT #2259804 USDOT Active

23
Power Units
19
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

ARKO TRANS is a Bowling Green, KY freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Kentucky. This company has 23 truck(s) in their fleet and 19 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-771244 and their USDOT number is 2259804.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/09/2025 · last updated May 17, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name ARKO TRANS LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 05/09/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 1,579,196 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: TN (13), GA (9), AL (5), AR (3), SC (2), FL (2), MO (2), KY (1), MS (1), IN (1), NC (1). Home base: Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.36 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.78 7 Vehicle Maintenance 5.39 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.01 1

Inspection Summary

40
Total
20
Clean
20
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 8

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
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
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS3× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6

Unsafe Driving 4

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 12

393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation2× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

ARKO TRANS
164 CENTURY ST
BOWLING GREEN, KY 42101

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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