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Carrier profile · USDOT 262981 · MC186076 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Carman Inc

Fort Smith, AR · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1985
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral Freight
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (479) 646-8486
45
Power units
55
Drivers
112
Inspections · 24 mo
4
Crashes · 24 mo
5.8M
Annual miles
41 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
14.3%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 5 of 35 inspections
Driver out-of-service
2.7%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 3 of 112 inspections
Crashes
4
0 fatal2 injury4 tow-away
Crash rate 0.35 per 1M mi
Total inspections
112
Driver inspections
112
Vehicle inspections
35
People injured
3
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1987)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC186076
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Sep 1, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Cherokee Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
45
Power units
45
Trucks
45
Tractors owned
120
Trailers owned
55
Drivers
55
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General Freight
Annual mileage
5,755,730 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
262981
MC / docket
MC-186076
Legal name
Carman Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 1, 1985
Last MCS-150
Jan 30, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
55 (55)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Carman Inc's USDOT number?

Carman Inc's USDOT number is 262981 and its docket number is MC186076.

Is Carman Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Carman Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 112 roadside inspections, a 14.3% vehicle and 2.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 4 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Carman Inc's fleet?

45 power units and 55 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 30, 2026.

What insurance does Carman Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Cherokee Insurance Company.

Where is Carman Inc located?

Carman Inc is located at 6705 Highway 271 S, Fort Smith, AR, 72908. Phone: (479) 646-8486.

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