DBA: BARR SPECIALIZED INC

LINK SPECIALIZED INC

DOT 1342698 MC 517224 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier

Active
Safety
40 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 2.5% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
11 units

Drivers: 9

Trailers: 13 (13 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,900,000
Cargo On File
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

4146 STATE ROUTE 154, PINCKNEYVILLE, IL, 62274-2913

Phone Number

(618) 357-2501

Mailing Address

PO BOX 334, PINCKNEYVILLE, IL, 62274

Cell Phone

(618) 357-0527

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(618) 443-4849

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
21 yrs, 3 mo

Contract Carrier

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Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2022-05-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-04-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2013-04-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2011-03-23 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2007-10-09 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-08-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC517224 2007-10-09

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,900,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

On File

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: On File
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-05-22 BIPD/Primary 152501-13-91-52-3 $1,000,000 PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… - - ACTIVE
2024-05-22 Cargo CP-000037-00 N/A GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY CO… - - ACTIVE
2022-05-22 BIPD/Excess XA-000147-00 $900,000 GENERAL SECURITY INDEMNITY CO… - - ACTIVE
2024-05-22 BIPD/Primary 152401-13-91-52-3 $750,000 PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… 2025-05-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-05-22 BIPD/Primary 152301-13-91-52-3 $750,000 PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… 2024-05-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-05-22 CARGO ORANCP000182-01 $750,000 OLD REPUBLIC UNION INSURANCE … 2024-05-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-05-22 BIPD/Primary 152201-13-91-52-3 $750,000 PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. IN… 2022-05-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-05-22 CARGO ORANCP000182-00 $750,000 OLD REPUBLIC UNION INSURANCE … 2023-05-22 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-04-01 BIPD/Primary WF000544 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-04-01 BIPD/Primary BAP-CX60563 $750,000 TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NE… 2014-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-04-01 CARGO IMP-CX60563 $750,000 TOWER INSURANCE COMPANY OF NE… 2014-04-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-03-10 BIPD/Primary WN059487 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-04-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-07-20 CARGO 056004 07441821 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-10-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-07-20 BIPD/Primary 46-441821-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2007-10-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-04-05 CARGO TF457680 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-08-19 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

2.5%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

40 inspections · 1 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

4 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 40 Last inspection: Jun 16, 2026 Total crashes: 7

FMCSA Inspection Records (40 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 16, 2026

CV40885326

1 viol.
Level 3 KY PTRB 1XPEP4TX...

Jun 16, 2026

CV40885326

1 viol.
Level 3 KY PTRB 1XPEP4TX...

Feb 7, 2026

7420000149

2 viol.
Level 3 IN VOLVO 4V5NG9TL...

Oct 21, 2025

5005430377

1 viol.
Level 1 IL MACK 1M2BD02Y...

Oct 13, 2025

I033AQ0013

Level 3 TN MACK 1M1AN07Y...

Aug 26, 2025

7703004450

5 viol.
Level 3 IN VOLVO 4V5NG9TL...

May 28, 2025

3998461216

Level 1 IL MACK 1M2BD02Y...

May 15, 2025

7583002691

1 viol.
Level 2 IN VOLVO 4V5NG9TL...

May 13, 2025

4179260674

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NG9TK...

May 7, 2025

7150000608

Level 3 AR VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

May 2, 2025

5005510101

Level 2 IL VOLV 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 22, 2025

0322C00088

Level 1 MD VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Apr 16, 2025

5004360099

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 IL VOLV 4V5NG9TL...

Apr 10, 2025

1228000606

Level 3 MO VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Mar 27, 2025

4180490467

Level 3 IL VOLV 4V4NC9EH...
Total Inspections

40

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

40

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (7 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Oct 21, 2025

IL • ILX004002028

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jan 9, 2024

MO • MO0000106313

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 10, 2020

IL • ILX002075290

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 30, 2019

IL • ILU190557473

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 5, 2017

IL • ILX000801297

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 24, 2016

IL • ILX000438405

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jul 19, 2012

AR • AR0012067701

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

6

Total Crashes

7

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

11

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

40
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

11
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

11

11 owned

Trailers

13

13 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

9

CDL Drivers: 9
Interstate: 9
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

4

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 9
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Logs/Lumber Machinery Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

11

Power Units

11

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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