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Carrier profile · USDOT 1342698 · MC517224 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Link Specialized Inc

DBA Barr Specialized Inc · Pinckneyville, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2005
Authority active$1.9M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal Containers+5 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (618) 357-2501
11
Power units
9
Drivers
19
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
602K
Annual miles
21 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% · 1 of 7 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 19 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.83 per 1M mi
Total inspections
19
Driver inspections
19
Vehicle inspections
7
People injured
2
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
MC517224
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,900,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. May 22, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · General Security Indemnity Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
11
Power units
11
Trucks
11
Tractors owned
13
Trailers owned
9
Drivers
9
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkConstruction
Annual mileage
602,310 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1342698
MC / docket
MC-517224
Legal name
Link Specialized Inc
DBA
Barr Specialized Inc
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 8, 2005
Last MCS-150
Sep 24, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
9 (9)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 2 other active USDOTs.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (618) 357-2501
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Link Specialized Inc's USDOT number?

Link Specialized Inc's USDOT number is 1342698 and its docket number is MC517224.

Is Link Specialized Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Link Specialized Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 19 roadside inspections, a 14.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Link Specialized Inc's fleet?

11 power units and 9 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 24, 2026.

What insurance does Link Specialized Inc carry?

$1,900,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co.

Where is Link Specialized Inc located?

Link Specialized Inc is located at 4146 State Route 154, Pinckneyville, IL, 62274-2913. Phone: (618) 357-2501.

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