ARGO TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 1691354 • 11679 JAMES RICHARD DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28277
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-621141 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 16, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN400279 | ON FILE | Jun 23, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0049823 | ON FILE | Oct 4, 2009 | Mar 23, 2012 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN400279 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN374553 | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2024 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT03432A | REPLACED | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 15, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA952505604 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2021 | Jul 10, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA952505604 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2021 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0028534002 | REPLACED | Oct 2, 2015 | Oct 2, 2021 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JFT0708805 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2015 | Oct 2, 2015 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JFT0708805 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2014 | Feb 11, 2015 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 058CP00689 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2013 | Oct 2, 2014 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 058CP00689 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2013 | Oct 4, 2014 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0049823 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2013 | Oct 4, 2013 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0049823 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2012 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0049823 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 2012 | Jun 27, 2012 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0049823 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2009 | Mar 23, 2012 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MAC5317410 00 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2008 | Oct 4, 2009 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MAC5317410 00 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2008 | Oct 4, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA02491301 | CANCELLED | Oct 4, 2007 | Oct 4, 2008 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-0882L918 | REPLACED | Oct 4, 2007 | Oct 4, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN400279 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN400279 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2025 | Aug 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN374553 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 23, 2025 | Jun 23, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT03432A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2024 | Jun 15, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA952505604 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2023 | Jul 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA952505604 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 15, 2023 | Jun 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0028534002 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2021 | Oct 2, 2021 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT0708805 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2015 | Oct 2, 2015 |
| CANCEL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | JFT0708805 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2015 | Feb 11, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 058CP00689 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2014 | Oct 4, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 058CP00689 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2014 | Oct 2, 2014 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0049823 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2013 | Oct 4, 2013 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0049823 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2013 | Aug 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0049823 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2012 | Jun 27, 2012 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0049823 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2012 | Mar 23, 2012 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0049823 | CARGO | Mar 23, 2012 | Mar 23, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC5317410 00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2009 | Oct 4, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC5317410 00 | CARGO | Oct 4, 2009 | Oct 4, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA02491301 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2008 | Oct 4, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-0882L918 | CARGO | Oct 4, 2008 | Oct 4, 2008 |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC621141 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2023 |
| MC621141 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2015 |
| MC621141 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2014 |
| MC621141 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2013 |
| MC621141 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2008 |
| MC621141 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 15, 2007 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | 86408021 | HOPE AR | AR | Level 3 | UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 20, 2025 | 86109034 | RT13 | IL | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| Apr 29, 2025 | 84544671 | I90 EB MM 2.5 SPRINGFIELD TWP | PA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 22, 2025 | 84253738 | INDIANAPOLIS IN | IN | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| Dec 6, 2024 | 83361419 | VAN BUREN AR | AR | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| Nov 14, 2024 | 83160394 | HOPE AR | AR | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| Jun 22, 2023 | 78956349 | I77 | NC | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 13, 2023 | 79020080 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2, 395.24(d), 395.30(b)(1) | No |
| May 17, 2023 | 78663627 | I70 | IL | Level 3 | HYTR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 14, 2023 | 78363507 | LOVE PORT ENTRY | OK | Level 1 | — | 2 | 393.9(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 30, 2020 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 23, 2019 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2015 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2014 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 27, 2013 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2010 | DE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events