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Freight Carrier/shipper · Columbia, MO

EMERY SAPP & SONS INC

Name: EMERY SAPP & SONS INC
Address: 2301 I-70 DRIVE NW, COLUMBIA, MO, 65202, US
Telephone: (573) 445-8331

2301 I-70 DRIVE NW · Columbia, MO 65202

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #648697
USDOT #1352991 USDOT Active

508
Power Units
611
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

EMERY SAPP & SONS INC is a Columbia, MO freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Missouri. This company has 508 truck(s) in their fleet and 611 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-648697 and their USDOT number is 1352991.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/26/2026 · last updated Jul 7, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/26/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 11,420,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Building Materials
Machinery, Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
Construction

Safety Record

24 Severe Violations Updated Jul 22, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
6
Injury
8
Tow
14
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.19 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.15 5 Vehicle Maintenance 4.51 34 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.09 2

Inspection Summary

131
Total
81
Clean
50
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 64 unique codes

Critical 22

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV4× OOS×4 SW 7
393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.130C-CHVEHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A-NON-ELDNo record of duty status when one is required (ELD Not Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43(d)No or defective automatic trailer brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking2× OOS×1 SW 2
393.100(a)No or improper load securement1× OOS×1 SW 1
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 6

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.2× SW 5
392.2-SLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 6

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
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 carrier1× SW 3
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 29

393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp2× SW 6
393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19973× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective3× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

EMERY SAPP & SONS INC
2301 I-70 DRIVE NW
COLUMBIA, MO 65202

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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EMERY SAPP & SONS INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 64 unique codes

Critical 22

Unsafe Driving 6

Hours of Service 6

Vehicle Maintenance 29

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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