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OATS INC

DBA OATS TRANSIT

USDOT 169302 · MC-301848 · 2501 MAGUIRE BLVD, COLUMBIA, MO 65201-8252

94Clear to loadLow riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated August 2, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 1

  • Multiple injury crashes — 62 crashes involving injuries are on record.

In good standing · 5

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 52 years — Operating authority has been on file since 1974.
  • Out-of-service rates below national average — Both vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 84 inspections.
  • No BASIC safety alerts — No FMCSA intervention thresholds are currently exceeded.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
None
Contract authority
Active
Broker authority
None
Safety rating
Satisfactory (2006-12-19)
Authority age
52 yr
Registered
1974-06-01
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(573) 443-4516
Email
dyeager@oatstransit.org
Website
oatstransit.org
Address
2501 MAGUIRE BLVD, COLUMBIA, MO 65201-8252

Fleet

Power units
0
Drivers
411
Observed units
46
Avg fleet age
8.6 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$1.5M
Cargo on file
No
Cargo limit
Bond on file
No
Lapses
2

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
8.2% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
0% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
49
Crashes
20
Fatal crashes
0
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving0.060%Vektor est.
Hours-of-Service00%FMCSA
Driver Fitness00%FMCSA
Controlled Substances00%FMCSA
Vehicle Maintenance0.765%FMCSA