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    CARMAN INC

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    DOT #

    262981

    MC #

    186076

    Location

    FORT SMITH, AR

    Phone

    4796468486

    Power Units

    45

    Drivers

    55

    Trailers

    105

    Annual Miles

    In full report

    Entity Type

    CORPORATION

    MCS-150 Date

    Jan 30, 2026

    Risk Signals — CARMAN INC

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    Inspection Summary

    Recent Inspections (90 Days)

    6

    Vehicle OOS Rate

    0%

    0 of 6

    National avg ~21%

    Driver OOS Rate

    0%

    0 of 6

    National avg ~5%

    OOS Inspections

    0

    Driver + Vehicle OOS

    Most recent

    Sep 10, 2026 · AR

    Clean rate (90d)

    69%

    Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.

    Crash Summary

    Crashes (24 Months)

    4

    FMCSA-reportable

    Fatal Crashes

    0

    0 fatalities

    Injury Crashes

    2

    3 people injured

    Tow-Away Crashes

    2

    No injury or fatality

    All records since May 1994

    68 crashes · 1 fatal

    Most recent crash

    Nov 13, 2025

    Based on FMCSA crash data. Includes all reportable crashes regardless of fault; each crash is counted once by its most severe outcome.

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    About CARMAN INC

    Carman Inc. is a family-owned full truckload carrier based in Fort Smith, Arkansas, operating since 1985. The company specializes in hauling dry freight across the Midwest and Southeastern United States using late-model 53-foot dry van equipment with an excellent maintenance program and stable workforce.

    Key Features

    Full truckload carrier
    Hauling dry freight
    Excellent maintenance program
    Family-owned since 1985

    Service RegionsActive in 19 states

    Top states:
    AR
    MO
    IL
    TN
    IN

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    CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs

    5 BASICs measured

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    Operating Authority

    Common Authority

    No Authority

    Contract Authority

    Holds Active Authority(40.9 years)

    Broker Authority

    No Authority

    Insurance & Coverage

    BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names.

    Contact Information

    4796468486

    Physical Address

    6705 HIGHWAY 271 S

    FORT SMITH, AR 72908

    Cargo & Operations

    Cargo Carried

    General Freight

    Violations by Category97 total

    Most common category

    Hours of Service · 43% of violations

    across 5 categories

    Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time.

    Fleet Analytics70 trucks

    Top manufacturers

    FREIGHTLINER
    KENWORTH

    Sample units

    3AKJHHDR1RSVXXXXX2024 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 126
    3AKJHHDR4RSVXXXXX2024 FREIGHTLINER CASCADIA 126

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