Carman INC

USDOT 262981 · MC186076 · Fort Smith, AR
USDOT ActiveCommon authorityContract authority (as of 5/2026)Safety: Satisfactory
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Company snapshot
Legal name
Carman INC
USDOT number
262981
MC docket
MC186076
Physical address
6705 Highway 271 S, Fort Smith, AR, 72908
Power units
45
Drivers
55
Operation
Interstate
Operating radius
Interstate 100+ mi
Cargo
General Freight
Operation class
Authorized For-Hire
Last MCS-150 filing
Jan 30, 2026
Operating authority
Common authority
Active
Contract authority (as of 5/2026)
Active
Broker authority
Not held
Authority granted
Aug 1, 1985
Insurance on file
Insurer (writing paper)
Cherokee Insurance
Filing form
BMC-91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
BI/PD on file
$1,000,000
Estimated renewal window
Q3 2027

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Safety record
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory
Roadside inspections (24 mo)
110
Out-of-service inspections
8
Inspections with violations
43
Crashes (24 mo)
4
BASICs with acute/critical violations
0
SMS population
Interstate
Common questions

Is Carman INC insured?

Yes. Carman INC (USDOT 262981) has active BI/PD liability insurance on file with FMCSA, currently written by Cherokee Insurance, with $1,000,000 in coverage on the filing.

What insurance company does Carman INC use?

Carman INC's current BI/PD filing is written by Cherokee Insurance. Insurer changes show up in the daily-refreshed federal filing record.

What is Carman INC's MC number?

Carman INC's FMCSA docket is MC186076, paired with USDOT 262981.

Is Carman INC safe to work with?

Carman INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, with 110 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, 4 recorded crashes, 0 of the five public BASICs carrying an acute or critical violation from an FMCSA investigation. The full inspection-level record is on this page.

When does Carman INC's insurance renew?

Based on its filing history, Carman INC's BI/PD policy is estimated to renew in Q3 2027. The exact estimated X-date, with alerts when it changes, is in Market Tracker. Unlock USDOT 262981’s exact X-date →

How many trucks does Carman INC operate?

Carman INC reports 45 power units and 55 drivers in its latest MCS-150 census filing.

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