ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC

DOT 188223 MC 147554 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
120 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 22.5% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 30.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
63 units

Drivers: 52

Trailers: 244 (244 owned)

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

Physical Address

1101 NATHAN RD SW, ARAB, AL, 35016

Phone Number

(256) 586-3018

Mailing Address

1101 NATHAN RD SW, ARAB, AL, 35016

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(256) 586-8881

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
44 yrs, 10 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
39 yrs, 8 mo

Broker

Inactive
23 yrs, 10 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2020-07-16 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-05-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-05-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-05-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2012-05-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2008-10-01 REVOKED HOUSEHOLD GOODS BROKER INACTIVE
2007-10-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
2005-09-12 REVOKED HOUSEHOLD GOODS BROKER INACTIVE
2004-06-17 CANCELLED AND REISSUED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1995-07-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1995-07-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1991-03-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1991-03-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1989-03-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1989-03-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1988-09-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1988-09-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1986-12-03 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1986-11-28 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1983-03-11 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC147554 2005-09-12

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: $1,000,000
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

—

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
2026-01-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6005406 $1,000,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2020-06-01 Cargo MZI93085608 N/A AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2025-01-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6005405 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2026-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2024-01-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6005404 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2023-01-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6005403 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2024-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2022-01-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6005402 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2021-01-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6005401 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2022-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-06-01 BIPD/Primary ZACAT6005400 $750,000 ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-01-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2020-03-02 CARGO 9A157598 $750,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2020-08-06 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-06-01 BIPD/Primary CAT 0010575-00 $750,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… 2020-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-06-01 BIPD/Primary ALT 12-9-0233 $750,000 COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY… 2013-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2009-06-01 BIPD/Primary TFM 300362 $750,000 STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO… 2012-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-06-09 CARGO IHA3193413 $750,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2020-03-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-06-01 BIPD/Primary SLLTC 200010 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2009-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-10-13 SURETY 66808 $750,000 NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY 2008-10-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-06-01 BIPD/Primary LTC 100085-06 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2008-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-10-13 SURETY 66808 $750,000 NOVA CASUALTY COMPANY 2007-10-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-09-05 SURETY 929187448 $750,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2005-09-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-06-09 CARGO QT660-0542B523-TIL-04 $750,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2008-06-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-06-09 CARGO 259026175 $750,000 CENTENNIAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-06-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-02-28 CARGO BDKU03066 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 2003-06-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-09-05 SURETY NONE $750,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2004-09-05 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

22.5%

National avg: 20.72%

Above average

120 inspections · 27 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

30.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

20 inspections · 6 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 120 Last inspection: Jul 15, 2026 Total crashes: 68

FMCSA Inspection Records (120 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 15, 2026

I037H20769

Level 3 TN KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jul 13, 2026

I3A1592444

Level 3 TN KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jul 7, 2026

1028012906

Level 2 MS PTRB 1XP5DB9X...

Jun 30, 2026

I01RB00099

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 1FUYPSZB...

Jun 25, 2026

I033H11951

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TN KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jun 20, 2026

7940001423

Level 3 AR KENWORTH M 1XKYD49X...

Jun 17, 2026

3305007735

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 FL KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jun 8, 2026

1303000222

9 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 AL PETERBILT 1XP5D69X...

Jun 4, 2026

9655000105

1 viol.
Level 3 IN KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

May 31, 2026

8270000157

Level 3 AR KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

May 28, 2026

I037A60402

1 viol.
Level 1 TN KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

May 28, 2026

7644009925

Level 2 MS KW 1XKYD49X...

May 28, 2026

7644009925

Level 2 MS KW 1XKYD49X...

May 19, 2026

1260005665

3 viol. 2 OOS
Level 3 AL FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLD5...

May 19, 2026

1260005665

3 viol. 2 OOS
Level 3 AL FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGLD5...
Total Inspections

120

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

120

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (68 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Feb 23, 2026

AL • AL0006618926

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 19, 2025

AL • AL0005737699

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 3, 2025

FL • FL2647540305

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 5, 2024

AL • AL0004658988

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 28, 2024

LA • LA2024063241

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 28, 2024

AL • AL0004621148

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 20, 2023

LA • LA2023149924

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

10

Tow

No

Mar 6, 2023

OH • OH0233035466

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 15, 2022

KY • KY0072842671

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 26, 2021

AL • AL0001620356

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 24, 2020

MS • MS9047200005

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 22, 2020

MO • MO0000088227

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 28, 2020

AL • AL0000695732

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 25, 2020

IN • IN0903549925

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 11, 2019

WV • WV201930566A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

2

Injury Crashes

50

Total Crashes

68

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

91

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 9
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 18
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 64
OOS: 22

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

120
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

63
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

63

55 owned

Trailers

244

244 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

52

CDL Drivers: 52
Interstate: 52
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

20

Out of Service: 6
OOS Rate: 30.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 52
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

63

Power Units

63

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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