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ASBELL TRUCKING INC

USDOT 1298790 Active PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Company officer: ERIC BENFORD Company officer 2: LILY SWEETEN Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Machinery / Large Objects Liquids / Gases Coal / Coke Construction Based in CARL JUNCTION, MO Grade A · 85
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Mar 26, 2024
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 19 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Company officer: ERIC BENFORD
Company officer 2: LILY SWEETEN
Cargo: Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Machinery / Large Objects, Liquids / Gases, Coal / Coke
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — ASBELL TRUCKING INC (USDOT 1298790)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): ERIC BENFORD (Company officer); LILY SWEETEN (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 19 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1298790/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0.5% (better). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 17.2% (worse). n=15357 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1298790
In FMCSA records since Oct 26, 2004 (~21y)
MC / docket MC503962
Company officer ERIC BENFORD
Company officer 2 LILY SWEETEN
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Machinery / Large Objects, Liquids / Gases, Coal / Coke, Construction
Fleet size 67 units
Drivers 26
Annual mileage 503,962 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (417) 649-1269
Email: [email protected]
Physical
9400 STATE HWY 171
CARL JUNCTION, MO 64834
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1298790
In FMCSA records since Oct 26, 2004 (~21y)
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 503,962 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 20.0% vs 23.4% -3.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.93 vs 1.80 -0.87
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 27 0 0
Trailers 35 0 0
Trucks 40 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 19 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 1 1
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 1 0 2 3
Crash reports 1 0 2 3

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 64 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 30 30 0
OOS inspections 0 3 0
OOS percentage 0% 10% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
67
Drivers
26
Inspections
64
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
20.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
3
19 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

ASBELL TRUCKING INC is a motor carrier based in CARL JUNCTION, MO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1298790. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 67 power units and 26 drivers, with 64 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

ASBELL TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 67 power units and 26 drivers, based in Carl Junction, MO. Across 36 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.9% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

36 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 38% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MO (16) and KS (9), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

13.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (51.1% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 7 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 67 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 26 drivers; Peterbilt, Unknown, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 20.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 15,357 ACTIVE carriers operating 33–101 power units (±50% of this carrier's 67 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0.5%
Median across 15,357 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -0.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
20%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
17.2%
Median across 15,357 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
13 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
13 violations
2 OOS · 15.4%
Hours of Service
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Missouri (MO) 12 1 8.3% May 22, 2026
Kansas (KS) 9 1 11.1% May 14, 2026
Texas (TX) 2 1 50.0% Mar 11, 2026
New Mexico (NM) 2 0 0.0% Feb 4, 2026
Arizona (AZ) 1 0 0.0% Oct 28, 2025
Mississippi (MS) 1 0 0.0% Feb 20, 2026
Nebraska (NE) 1 0 0.0% Mar 5, 2026
Arkansas (AR) 1 0 0.0% Sep 11, 2024
Colorado (CO) 1 0 0.0% Mar 4, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 36
Freightliner 10
Unknown 5
Cnst 3
Constructo 3
Ctsi 3
Heil 3
Supr 3
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 2 — 0.37 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 6 — 0.74 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 8 — 5.13 5 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (64 rows) View all 64 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87934177 May 22, 2026 MO 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 50AP7D · 1FUPFWEB8YPG74289
0 — No
87875429 May 14, 2026 KS 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 07KK3A · 1FUWJLCB7XHA41397
12 396.3A1-BOS, 393.130B-CHVE, 393.9A-LTSI Yes
87542453 Apr 8, 2026 KS 1 FORT SCOTT KS
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MO 38KL6A · 2NP3XJEX4LM677900
0 — No
87404793 Mar 26, 2026 KS 2 ks-kingman-county---095
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
MO 23AH5L · 5KKHBBDV2CPBU3365
0 — No
87276088 Mar 11, 2026 TX 2 FM156
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 81KT1C · 1XPBDP9X9KD618501
3 393.78, 393.45B2UV, 392.2RG No
87215702 Mar 5, 2026 NE 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 95KT1S · 1XPEP4EX7SD756997
4 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLIRP No
87127080 Feb 20, 2026 MS 3 FULTON EB SCALES
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 81KT1C · 1XPBDP9X9KD618501
0 — No
86966453 Feb 4, 2026 NM 2 AT INTERSECTION OF I-10 AND I
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 82KT3H · 1XPBDP9X2KD618601
0 — No
86872971 Jan 22, 2026 KS 3 LAWRENCE KS
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 82KT2H · 1XPBDP9X4KD618535
0 — No
86829958 Jan 13, 2026 MO 2 JOPLIN MO
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MO 40KNOA · 2NP3LJ0X7LM691731
0 — No
86654480 Dec 24, 2025 KS 1 ks-rawlins-county---153
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MO 14KK3C · 3ALHG3DV7FDGM0767
0 — No
86466933 Dec 2, 2025 MO 3 WEBB CITY MO
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
KS 01KL1A · 2NP3XJEX6LM677901
0 — No
86457103 Nov 29, 2025 MO 3 JOPLIN MO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 82KT1H · 1XPBDP9X5KD618527
1 392.16-D No
86418321 Nov 25, 2025 MO 3 SARCOXIE MO
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MO 38KL6A · 2NP3XJEX4LM677900
0 — No
86187838 Oct 28, 2025 AZ 2 SANDERS AZ
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 82KT0H · 1XPBDP9X9KD618515
4 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.45B2-B-AIR No
86118862 Oct 20, 2025 KS 3 ks-neosho-county---133
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 82KT4H · 1XPHDP9X4BD126792
2 392.16AD, 396.17C-PI No
86070008 Oct 15, 2025 KS 2 ks-miami-county---121
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 15KT1N · 1XPBDK9X4GD305687
0 — No
85383484 Jul 31, 2025 KS 3 ks-wilson-county---205
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 95KT1S · 1XPEP4EX7SD756997
3 395.8F1-HOSM, 392.2-SLLS2, 396.17C-PI No
85383479 Jul 31, 2025 KS 3 ks-neosho-county---133
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 82KT4H · 1XPHDP9X4BD126792
0 — No
84810412 May 27, 2025 MO 2 CARTHAGE MO
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MO 01KL0A · 2NP3XJEX8LM677902
0 — No
84564221 May 2, 2025 MO 2 WILLOW SPRINGS MO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 81KT1C · 1XPBDP9X9KD618501
0 — No
84515203 Apr 28, 2025 MO 2 JOPLIN MO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 15KT2N · 1XPBDP9X7GD276988
4 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB, 392.2-SLLS2, 393.45B2-B-AIR No
84383092 Apr 10, 2025 NM 2 RATON PORT OF ENTRY
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 82KR3M · 1XP4DP9X2GD224256
0 — No
84353556 Apr 2, 2025 TX 1 IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 82KT0H · 1XPBDP9X9KD618515
4 393.75A3, 396.5B, 393.45DLUV Yes
84047120 Mar 4, 2025 CO 3 FORT COLLINS CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MO 82KR3M · 1XP4DP9X2GD224256
0 — No
Recent Crashes (19 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MO0000117304 Feb 6, 2026 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000111086 Nov 20, 2024 MO 1 0 Yes No Fatal
NE0224037113 Sep 12, 2024 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000104231 Aug 21, 2023 MO 0 1 Yes No Injury
MO0000098759 Sep 14, 2022 MO 0 1 Yes No Injury
MO0000090188 Apr 6, 2021 MO 0 1 Yes No Injury
KS2020E19355 Feb 20, 2020 KS 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000086055 Feb 4, 2020 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000083547 Jan 6, 2020 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000080139 Jul 11, 2019 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000080109 Jul 5, 2019 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
KS2019E17742 Jun 3, 2019 KS 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000079481 May 30, 2019 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
MO0000068588 Jun 26, 2017 MO 0 5 Yes No Injury
MO0000064165 Aug 19, 2016 MO 0 1 Yes No Injury
MO0000059441 Sep 11, 2015 MO 0 1 Yes No Injury
MO0000054835 Aug 8, 2014 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
KS2009017300 Feb 25, 2009 KS 0 0 Yes No Tow
KS2005011742 Dec 14, 2005 KS 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC503962
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Nov 17, 2004 MC503962-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY 6520412 91X $750,000 Mar 26, 2024 On file ACTIVE
BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY 6506091 BIPD/Primary — Mar 26, 2021 Mar 26, 2024 REPLACED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60513721 CARGO — Mar 30, 2019 Mar 26, 2021 CANCELLED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60513721 BIPD/Primary — Mar 30, 2019 Mar 26, 2021 CANCELLED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60512451 CARGO — Sep 22, 2018 Mar 30, 2019 CANCELLED
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY 60496589 BIPD/Primary — Sep 22, 2018 Sep 22, 2018 REPLACED
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY 60496589 BIPD/Primary — Sep 22, 2018 Feb 21, 2019 CANCELLED
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY 60496589 CARGO — Sep 22, 2018 Sep 22, 2018 REPLACED
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY 60496589 CARGO — Sep 22, 2018 Feb 21, 2019 CANCELLED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60512451 BIPD/Primary — Sep 22, 2018 Mar 30, 2019 CANCELLED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60496589 CARGO — Sep 22, 2017 Sep 22, 2018 REPLACED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60496589 BIPD/Primary — Sep 22, 2017 Sep 22, 2018 REPLACED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60496589 BIPD/Primary — Sep 22, 2017 Oct 31, 2018 CANCELLED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60496589 CARGO — Sep 22, 2017 Oct 31, 2018 CANCELLED
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY 14302034 CARGO — Apr 21, 2016 Sep 22, 2017 REPLACED
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY 14302034 CARGO — Apr 21, 2016 Oct 22, 2017 CANCELLED
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY 14302034 BIPD/Primary — Apr 21, 2016 Sep 22, 2017 REPLACED
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY 14302034 BIPD/Primary — Apr 21, 2016 Oct 22, 2017 CANCELLED
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY 14302034 CARGO — Nov 8, 2004 May 12, 2016 CANCELLED
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY 14302034 BIPD/Primary — Nov 8, 2004 May 12, 2016 CANCELLED
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY 14302034 BIPD/Primary — Nov 8, 2004 Apr 21, 2016 REPLACED
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY 14302034 CARGO — Nov 8, 2004 Apr 21, 2016 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 26, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
  2. Mar 26, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
  3. Mar 25, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. Mar 30, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
  5. Feb 21, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Oct 31, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
  7. Sep 22, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Oct 22, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Sep 22, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. May 12, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Apr 22, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Apr 21, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Nov 17, 2004
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
JOPLIN MO MO 3 0
WEBB CITY MO MO 3 0
CARTHAGE MO MO 2 0
BENTON COUNTY AR 1 0
VAN BUREN AR AR 1 0
HOLBROOK AZ AZ 1 0
SANDERS AZ AZ 1 0
FORT COLLINS CO CO 1 0
FORT SCOTT KS KS 1 0
LAWRENCE KS KS 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 14 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 9 0
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed Vehicle Maintenance 2 2
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
172.400(a)(1) Hazmat labeling on packages Hazardous Materials 1 0
172.407 Label does not meet specifications Hazardous Materials 1 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.9(a) Failing to secure load Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.11(a)(1) Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify ASBELL TRUCKING INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about ASBELL TRUCKING INC

Is ASBELL TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. ASBELL TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1298790 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is ASBELL TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
ASBELL TRUCKING INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has ASBELL TRUCKING INC had? ▾
64 roadside inspections are on file for ASBELL TRUCKING INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is ASBELL TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
ASBELL TRUCKING INC's peak out-of-service rate is 20.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is ASBELL TRUCKING INC based? ▾
ASBELL TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 9400 STATE HWY 171, CARL JUNCTION, Missouri 64834. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ASBELL TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. ASBELL TRUCKING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC503962). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does ASBELL TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
ASBELL TRUCKING INC self-reports 67 power units and 26 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has ASBELL TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
19 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for ASBELL TRUCKING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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