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Freight Carrier · Saint Joseph, MO

MATTHEWS TRANSPORTATION LLC

Name: MATTHEWS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Address: 6911 US HWY 59, SAINT JOSEPH, MO, 64504, US
Telephone: (816) 238-6711

6911 US HWY 59 · Saint Joseph, MO 64504

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #423385
USDOT #1001014 USDOT Active

22
Power Units
22
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MATTHEWS TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Saint Joseph, MO freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Missouri. This company has 22 truck(s) in their fleet and 22 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-423385 and their USDOT number is 1001014.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/24/2026 · last updated Jul 5, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/24/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,583,410 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Liquids/Gases
Meat
Chemicals
Refrigerated Food
Beverages

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: IA (14), MO (13), KS (9), TX (2), US (2), AR (1), MI (1), MN (1). Home base: Saint Joseph, Missouri.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated Jul 20, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
5
Tow
5
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.27 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.41 7 Vehicle Maintenance 8.77 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

43
Total
20
Clean
23
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 10

393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 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
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45A-BHTIJAir Brake - Improperly joined such as a splice made by sliding the hose ends over a piece of tubing and clamping the hose to the tube1× OOS×1 SW 4
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

Hours of Service 6

395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 25

393.207C-SLSBSuspension - Leaf spring broken.1× SW 7
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt3× 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 wear2× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× 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
396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× 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
393.13(d)(2)Improper Lower Rear Placement of retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
393.13(d)(3)Upper rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 19931× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

MATTHEWS TRANSPORTATION LLC
6911 US HWY 59
SAINT JOSEPH, MO 64504

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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MATTHEWS TRANSPORTATION LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 42 unique codes

Critical 10

Hours of Service 6

Vehicle Maintenance 25

Unsafe Driving 1

Locations

Location on Map

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