OATS INC
USDOT 169302 • 2501 MAGUIRE BLVD SUITE #101, COLUMBIA, MO, 65201
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-301848 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 30, 2015 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAL1000149-08 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | PHUB464048 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2015 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAL1000149-00 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1194295 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1037566 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PHPK1037572 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | PHUB425021 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | PHUB425020 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAL 0000149-08 | REPLACED | Jan 9, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAL 0000149-08 | CANCELLED | Jan 9, 2013 | Jul 20, 2013 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAL 0000149-05 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2010 | Nov 23, 2012 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAL 0000149-00 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2004 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EEX 0000149-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2004 | May 2, 2010 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LEI100165 07 03 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2003 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| SAVERS PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP0002722 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2003 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01 CE 566626 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 01-XS-127473-10 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01 CE 566626 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 01-XS 127473-10 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1 11111 | CANCELLED | Mar 15, 1996 | Jul 3, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | EAL1000149-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | EAL1000149-08 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHUB464048 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1194295 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2015 | Jul 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE COMPANY | PHUB425021 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1037572 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2014 | Jul 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | EAL 0000149-08 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 2013 | Jul 20, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE COMPANY | PHUB425020 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | EAL 0000149-08 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | PHILADELPHIA INSURANCE COMPANY | PHPK1037566 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | EAL 0000149-05 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2012 | Nov 23, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | EEX 0000149-00 | BIPD/Excess | May 2, 2010 | May 2, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | EAL 0000149-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2010 | Apr 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LEI100165 07 03 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2004 | Jul 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | SAVERS PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CP0002722 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2003 | Aug 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01-XS 127473-10 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01 CE 566626 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| CANCEL | SHELTER MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 1 11111 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 3, 1999 | Jul 3, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01-XS-127473-10 | BIPD/Excess | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO. | 01 CE 566626 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 1999 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-301848 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-301848 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC301848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2015 |
| MC301848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2013 |
| MC301848 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 14, 2013 | — | Unknown |
| MC301848 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 20, 2012 | REVOKED | Dec 24, 2012 |
| MC301848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2000 |
| MC301848 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 26, 1999 |
| MC301848 | MOTOR PASSENGER CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 5, 1996 | REVOKED | Apr 4, 2011 |
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
1 state • 95 inspections
Violation Summary (29 violations from 95 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83C-ELGPB | Exhaust System - Gasoline-Powered Buses - Any gasoline-powered bus exhaust system that is leaking or discharging under the chassis more than 6 inches (15.24 cm) f | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83H | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41-BNPB | Brake - Inoperative or missing parking brake on power unit | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEND | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BLHF | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BMC | Hydraulic Master Cylinder Less Than 1/4 Full on Hydraulic Brakes | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (95 inspections)
Showing 50 of 95
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2, 2026 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WASHINGTON | CST FIFTH ST | ...C64645 | OATS INC |
| Feb 23, 2026 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | ST JOSEPH | CST JAMES MCCARTHY DR | ...C03440 | OATS INC |
| Feb 5, 2026 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT FF | ...A32938 | OATS INC |
| Jan 23, 2026 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEES SUMMIT | CST SW 3RD ST | ...C63812 | OATS INC |
| Nov 17, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 70 | ...C63811 | OATS INC. |
| Nov 3, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | ST LOUIS | CST WASHINGTON AVE | ...B21291 | OATS INC |
| Aug 25, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WILLARD | RT Z | ...C18651 | OATS INC |
| Jul 14, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 4 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | CRD LUTMAN RD | ...A32895 | OATS INC |
| Jun 12, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT M | ...C18653 | OATS INC |
| May 8, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 30 | ...194151 | OATS INC |
| Apr 10, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | TROY | MO 47 | ...B24557 | OATS INC |
| Mar 7, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNION | US 50 | ...D45155 | OATS INC |
| Feb 19, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ST JOSEPH | CST JULES ST | ...C20993 | OATS INC |
| Jan 24, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | CRD BREVATOR RD | ...B26755 | OATS INC |
| Dec 13, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON | CST FIFTH ST | ...C64645 | OATS INC |
| Dec 4, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SPRINGFIELD | CST PARK CENTRAL SQ | ...B43020 | OATS INC |
| Nov 26, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | CRD MADDEN RD | ...C64646 | OATS INC |
| Oct 25, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 52 | ...A67248 | OATS INC |
| Oct 22, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 47 | ...B10245 | OATS INC |
| Jul 3, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MOBERLY | RT A | ...B24550 | OATS INC |
| Jun 10, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEDALIA | CST S LIMIT AVE | ...C64571 | OATS INC |
| Jun 4, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | SEDALIA | CST INGRAM AVE | ...C40633 | OATS INC |
| May 29, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 30 | ...321881 | OATS INC |
| Mar 28, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 35 | ...B26747 | OATS INC |
| Feb 26, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGFIELD | CST PRIMROSE ST | ...C13176 | OATS INC |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events