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Freight Carrier · Independence, MO

CS CARRIERS

16809 SALISBURY RD · Independence, MO 64056

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(913) 850-1262 Tap to call

MC #829384
USDOT #2410174 USDOT Active

2
Power Units
3
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

CS CARRIERS is a Independence, MO freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Missouri. This company has 2 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-829384 and their USDOT number is 2410174.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/23/2026 · last updated Sep 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name COMMON SENSE CARRIERS LLC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/23/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 185,984 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Home base Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: IA (2), KS (2), IL (1). Home base: Independence, Missouri.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Aug 26, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
0
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 9.44 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.5 1 Vehicle Maintenance 7.6 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 2.12 2

Inspection Summary

5
Total
3
Clean
2
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 16 unique codes

Critical 2

383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

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, other1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 6

393.9B-LFTSOLighting - Front - Turn signal - obscured1× SW 6
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× 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
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Hours of Service 4

395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

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
391.45A-MCEMMedical (Certificate) - Operating a CMV with an expired medical certificate.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

CS CARRIERS
16809 SALISBURY RD
INDEPENDENCE, MO 64056

Mailing Address

COMMON SENSE CARRIERS LLC
PO BOX 410601
KANSAS CITY, MO 64141

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