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Freight Carrier · Mcalester, OK

BASIN TRANSPORTATION LLC

Name: BASIN TRANSPORTATION LLC
Address: 130 EXPRESS LANE, MCALESTER, OK, 74501, US
Telephone: (918) 558-2986

130 EXPRESS LANE · Mcalester, OK 74501

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #893061
USDOT #2559935 USDOT Active

95
Power Units
95
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

BASIN TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Mcalester, OK freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Oklahoma. This company has 95 truck(s) in their fleet and 95 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-893061 and their USDOT number is 2559935.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/10/2025 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 07/10/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 9,565,139 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Liquids/Gases
Commodities Dry Bulk

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 26 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 12.8% 23.4% Driver 1.2% 6.7% Hazmat 0.7% 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
2
Tow
4
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.93 18 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.14 9 Vehicle Maintenance 2.22 48 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.13 3

Inspection Summary

218
Total
139
Clean
79
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 89 unique codes

Critical 21

173.24B1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping)1× OOS×1 SW 10
177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 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 ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.11B5-DNLDriver does not have a valid operator's license for the CMV being operated1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
177.834J1-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - Missing or improperly secured manhole covers. NOTE: An OOS condition exists when any of the manhole cover's securement devices are missing or unsecured1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.134No/improper securement of roll/hook container1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 7

395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status2× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.8(f)(1)Driver’s record of duty status not current1× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 9

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
392.71(a)Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× 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 violation2× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 36

393.9HInoperable head lamps2× SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× 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
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× SW 3
393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown1× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp5× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× SW 2
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers3× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1
393.67(c)(7)Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 16

172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured3× SW 5
172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required2× SW 5
177.823(a)No placards/markings when required2× SW 5
172.502C-HMPPHM (Permissive placarding) - Placards may be displayed for a hazardous material, even when not required, if the placarding otherwise conforms to the requirements of this subpart1× SW 5
172.506A-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to provide/affix placards when required.1× SW 5
172.519Placard does not meet specifications1× SW 5
177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency1× SW 5
172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information3× SW 3
172.201D-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list emergency response telephone number as required2× SW 3
177.817A-HMPSPMCHM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper1× SW 3
177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility1× SW 3
172.203M-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list poison/toxic inhalation hazard (PIH/TIH) and zone as required.1× SW 3
177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind1× SW 3
172.202A7-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list number and type of package as required.1× SW 3
177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.1× SW 3
172.202A3-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list hazard class or division number as required.1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

BASIN TRANSPORTATION LLC
130 EXPRESS LANE
MCALESTER, OK 74501

Mailing Address

BASIN TRANSPORTATION LLC
130 EXPRESS LANE
MCALESTER, OK 74501-7637

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BASIN TRANSPORTATION LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 89 unique codes

Critical 21

Hours of Service 7

Unsafe Driving 9

Vehicle Maintenance 36

Hazardous Materials 16

Locations

Location on Map

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