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Carrier profile · USDOT 985413 · MC419973 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Chris Varnell

Lavaca, AR · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2001
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMeatRefrigerated FoodChicken
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (479) 276-8699
1
Power units
1
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
25 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
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC419973
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. Oct 17, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMeatRefrigerated FoodChicken
Annual mileage
1 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
985413
MC / docket
MC-419973
Legal name
Chris Varnell
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 22, 2001
Last MCS-150
Oct 15, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 Chris Varnell's USDOT number?

Chris Varnell's USDOT number is 985413 and its docket number is MC419973.

Is Chris Varnell authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Chris Varnell's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Chris Varnell's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 15, 2025.

What insurance does Chris Varnell carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Chris Varnell located?

Chris Varnell is located at 1305 Bugscuffel Rd, Lavaca, AR, 72941. Phone: (479) 276-8699.

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