DBA: RDU

ARGUS TRANSPORT USA LLC

DOT 3654596 MC 131054 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
179 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 18.99% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 10.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
37 units

Drivers: 23

Trailers: 51 (51 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

6 GRAHAM DRIVE, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901

Phone Number

(518) 561-9395

Mailing Address

6 GRAHAM DRIVE, PLATTSBURGH, NY, 12901

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

----

Business Organization

LLC

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
21 yrs, 7 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
38 yrs, 11 mo

Broker

Inactive
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-08-10 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2021-08-10 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2021-08-04 TRANSFER CONSUMMATED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2021-08-04 TRANSFER CONSUMMATED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2013-12-04 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2006-10-10 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2006-09-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-09-25 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2006-03-31 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
1998-12-18 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC131054 2013-12-04
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC131054 2006-10-10
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC131054 2006-09-25
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC131054 2005-01-03
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC131054 1998-10-01

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

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

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

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
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
2023-08-25 BIPD/Primary CAT 0011470-00 $1,000,000 NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE… - - ACTIVE
2021-07-01 BIPD/Primary EBA 020 61 17 $1,000,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 2023-08-25 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-08-25 BIPD/Primary EBA 020 61 17 $1,000,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 2021-08-02 TRANSFER CANCELLED
2012-08-25 BIPD/Primary CAA 522 62 77 $1,000,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 2013-08-25 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-08-25 CARGO MZI-93022737 $1,000,000 AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY 2021-08-02 TRANSFER CANCELLED
2008-01-06 SURETY NEIFSU0416091 $1,000,000 INTERNATIONAL FIDELITY INSURA… 2013-12-14 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-08-25 BIPD/Primary CAA0095185 $1,000,000 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE… 2012-08-25 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-08-25 CARGO CPA0095188-13 $1,000,000 UNION INSURANCE CO. 2010-08-25 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-01-06 SURETY 08747393 $1,000,000 FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MAR… 2006-10-10 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2005-01-06 SURETY NONE $1,000,000 FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MAR… 2006-03-30 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-08-25 CARGO 6627757 $1,000,000 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 2005-01-03 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2003-08-25 BIPD/Primary CAA 0095185 $1,000,000 FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WA… 2006-08-25 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-08-25 BIPD/Primary BA9442241 $1,000,000 THE NETHERLANDS INSURANCE COM… 2005-01-03 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1999-01-07 BIPD T0278565 $1,000,000 PENNSYLVANIA GENERAL INSURANC… 2000-08-25 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1993-08-25 BIPD/Primary 1AT 30001063401 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… 1998-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1985-09-26 SURETY 78013010360821 $1,000,000 UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUAR… 2003-10-28 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Not Rated

Vehicle OOS Rate

18.99%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

179 inspections · 34 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

10.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

20 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 179 Last inspection: Jul 20, 2026 Total crashes: 4

FMCSA Inspection Records (179 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 20, 2026

D700400999

Level 2 NY ISUZU JALE5W16...

Jul 10, 2026

D700400963

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 NY FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGHDV...

Jun 17, 2026

SPK3041070

Level 2 NY ISUZU JALE5W16...

May 19, 2026

SPF3022025

3 viol.
Level 2 NY FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGHDV...

May 19, 2026

SPF3022025

3 viol.
Level 2 NY FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGHDV...

May 11, 2026

7FFC9DNKCZ

Level 2 TX FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 28, 2026

1028900626

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 IN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 28, 2026

D700301580

6 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 NY FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDR...

Apr 22, 2026

D700500782

Level 2 NY FREIGHTLIN 1FVACXDT...

Apr 20, 2026

SPG3090880

Level 3 NY FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 15, 2026

SPB3111322

Level 2 NY ISUZU JALE5W16...

Apr 13, 2026

3255C00538

Level 2 MD FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 2, 2026

SPB3111265

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 NY FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDR...

Mar 27, 2026

D700400765

6 viol. 3 OOS
Level 1 NY FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGHDV...

Feb 6, 2026

SPB3111161

Level 3 NY FREIGHTLIN 1FVACXDT...
Total Inspections

179

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

179

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (4 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.

Aug 15, 2025

NJ • NJ0006992975

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jul 15, 2024

MA • MATBC0033358

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 8, 2024

MD • MD24S0001401

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jun 1, 2022

NY • NY3936839900

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

2

Total Crashes

4

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

104

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

Warning
Violations: 14
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 82
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

179
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

37
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

37

11 owned

Trailers

51

51 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

23

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 22
Intrastate: 1
Driver Inspections

20

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 10.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 11
Interstate (<100 mi): 11
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 1

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Dry Bulk Refrigerated Paper Products Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

LLC

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

37

Power Units

37

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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