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Carrier profile · USDOT 262981 · MC-186076 · Updated 07/18/2026

CARMAN INC

45 power unitsavg 5.7 yrNational · 18 statesFORT SMITH, AR
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-186076 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkscarmaninc.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
45Power units
44 observed · MCS-150
73Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.7Avg age (yr)
2013–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(479) 646-8486Email dispatchgreg.carman@carmaninc.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
Operating authority40 yr active
since 1985
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo12.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
4 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

45 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.7 yr

Model years 2013–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

40 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 40-yr authority, 13% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is CARMAN INC safe to work with?

Is CARMAN INC safe to load? CARMAN INC (USDOT 262981, MC-186076) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in FORT SMITH, AR, operating 45 power units and 55 drivers. Operating authority has been active 40 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 198 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 12.5% (below the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
CICARMAN INC 88
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Frequently asked

What is CARMAN INC's USDOT number?

CARMAN INC's USDOT number is 262981, and its motor carrier number is MC-186076.

Is CARMAN INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, CARMAN INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is CARMAN INC's safety record?

CARMAN INC has a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 198 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is CARMAN INC's fleet?

CARMAN INC operates 45 power units and 55 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CARMAN INC based?

CARMAN INC is based in FORT SMITH, AR, with roadside inspections recorded across 18 states.