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Freight Carrier/broker · East Prairie, MO

EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO

219 CLAY MORGAN · East Prairie, MO 63845

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(573) 649-3007 Tap to call
  • MC #184816
  • USDOT #279865 USDOT Active
  • 65
    Power Units
  • 65
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO is a East Prairie, MO freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Missouri. This company has 65 truck(s) in their fleet and 65 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-184816 and their USDOT number is 279865.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 7,280,943 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 99 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 99 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kentucky — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 19 states over the past 24 months: TX (99), AR (13), MO (9), MI (8), TN (6), IL (6), LA (6), IA (4), IN (4), KS (4), AL (2), MS (2), +7 more. Home base: East Prairie, Missouri.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.91 18 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 6 Vehicle Maintenance 1.19 21 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 171
    Total
  • 129
    Clean
  • 42
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 39 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely3× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× SW 3
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 1

Hours of Service 8

  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual1× SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 15

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
  • 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
  • 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO
219 CLAY MORGAN
EAST PRAIRIE, MO 63845
Mailing Address
EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO
PO BOX 70
EAST PRAIRIE, MO 63845

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
EDWARDS LOGISTICS
Legally EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION COMPANY
East Prairie, MO
USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:0—4223472228677

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