Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
55 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1282568 · MC-501603
ARMAN TRANSPORT LLC
55 power unitsavg 11.2 yrNational · 22 statesLOUISVILLE, KY
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-501603 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
55Power units
41 observed · MCS-150
45Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.2Avg age (yr)
1998–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
Operating authority2121 yr active
since 2004Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo35.135.1 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
6 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.2 yr
Model years 1998–2024 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
21 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is ARMAN TRANSPORT LLC safe to work with?
Is ARMAN TRANSPORT LLC safe to load? ARMAN TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 1282568, MC-501603) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in LOUISVILLE, KY, operating 55 power units and 45 drivers. Operating authority has been active 21 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 120 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 35.1% (above the 22.26% national average), with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
ATARMAN TRANSPORT LLC 80
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Safety
120 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 35.1% (24-mo)37 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 2.9% (24-mo)70 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
25.0% now▲ Worsening
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈0.6 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Roadside-inspection volume is about what you'd expect for a 55-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
- Registered power units
- 55
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 70
- Annualized
- ≈35 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈0.6 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving36
- 395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance28 · 4 OOS
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance15 · 14 OOS
- 395.30 ELD — use / data transferHOS Compliance14
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance10 · 2 OOS
- 395.24 ELD — record edits / dataHOS Compliance10
- 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance7 · 3 OOS
- 395.22 ELD — provider/registration/malfunctionHOS Compliance7
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance5 · 2 OOS
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance5 · 1 OOS
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- Active
- Contract
- None
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$750k BIPD · 12 insurers · 0 lapsesInsurer churn
+9 earlier
Great American · 07–10
Great West · 11–13
Northland · 16–18
American Hallmark · 19–21
Incline · 21–25
20042025
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
14 insurer eras · collapsed from 23 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPINNAKER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | Oct 2025 → Oct 2025 | $750k | 1 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | Oct 2021 → Oct 2025 | $750k | 1 |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | Oct 2019 → Oct 2021 | $750k | 1 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | Oct 2018 → Oct 2019 | $750k | 2 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | Oct 2016 → Oct 2018 | $750k | 2 |
| AMERICAN SOUTHERN HOME INSURANCE COMPANY | Oct 2015 → Oct 2016 | $750k | 1 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | Aug 2014 → Oct 2015 | $750k | 2 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | Nov 2013 → Aug 2014 | $750k | 1 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | Oct 2011 → Nov 2013 | $750k | 1 |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | Oct 2010 → Oct 2011 | $750k | 1 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | Oct 2007 → Oct 2010 | $750k | 5 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | Oct 2006 → Oct 2007 | $750k | 1 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | Oct 2005 → Oct 2006 | $750k | 1 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | Oct 2004 → Nov 2005 | $750k | 3 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 55
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 41
- Trailers (towed)
- 45
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2024
Newest model yr
1998
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
04
Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 22 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusNational
revealedStates observed2222
US statesInspections · 24 mo7070
OH busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
LOUISVILLE, KY
Top corridor
OH ⇄ KY
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 2 trucks also ran under 2 other carriers
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 3268702USDOT 460019Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (23 trucks · 25 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 3748483USDOT 3935372USDOT 1497989USDOT 3268702USDOT 1352981USDOT 3719886USDOT 3638388USDOT 3706
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)5555
Observed (24 mo)4141
Shared w/ other carriers2323
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 3700 BELLS LANE, LOUISVILLE, KY, 40211
- Operation
- Interstate
Contact
- Phone
- (502) 384-0059
- Cell
- (502) 417-6359
- Fax
- (502) 690-6259
Registration
- Officer
- Firooz Arman
- USDOT / docket
- 1282568 · MC-501603
- First registered
- 09/03/2004
- Last MCS-150
- 02/19/2026 · 2,665,242 mi (2023)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 12/21/2010
- Recordable crash rate
- 0.00
- D-U-N-S
- —
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
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Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Frequently asked
What is ARMAN TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number?
ARMAN TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number is 1282568, and its motor carrier number is MC-501603.
Is ARMAN TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, ARMAN TRANSPORT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ARMAN TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?
ARMAN TRANSPORT LLC has a 35.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 120 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).
How big is ARMAN TRANSPORT LLC's fleet?
ARMAN TRANSPORT LLC operates 55 power units and 45 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ARMAN TRANSPORT LLC based?
ARMAN TRANSPORT LLC is based in LOUISVILLE, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 22 states.