ADAM R GARCIA
USDOT 1835720 • DBA: ARG CARRIER • 1019 HARRISON AVE, GOODLAND, KS, 67735-2449
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1089176 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 14, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01-C-3173382 | ON FILE | Apr 15, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01-C-3173382 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2021 | Jan 13, 2022 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01-C-3173382 | REPLACED | Oct 22, 2020 | Apr 15, 2021 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01-C-3173382 | CANCELLED | Oct 22, 2020 | Apr 30, 2021 |
| SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 01-C3173382 | CANCELLED | Feb 24, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-3173382 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-3173382 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 13, 2022 | Jan 13, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-3173382 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2021 | Apr 30, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C-3173382 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2021 | Apr 15, 2021 |
| CANCEL | SHELTER GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 01-C3173382 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1089176 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1089176 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2022 |
| MC1089176 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 16, 2021 |
| MC1089176 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 5, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC1089176 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 3, 2020 | REVOKED | Oct 28, 2020 |
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
3 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 2 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | 87226005 | KS | KS | Level 2 | POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.60D, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| Feb 13, 2026 | 87192554 | Roadside | TX | Level 1 | WILX SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | 393.47A, 396.5B-HWSLIW, 393.11TL | Yes |
| Jan 7, 2026 | 86744645 | HOLYOKE CO | CO | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 8, 2025 | 86525640 | WRAY CO | CO | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.9A-LTSIR | No |
| Jul 6, 2023 | 79086225 | SHERMAN COUNTY - 181 | KS | Level 3 | STL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Apr 12, 2023 | 78343272 | WALLACE COUNTY - 199 | KS | Level 3 | — | 5 | 392.2, 396.17(c) | 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2021 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | K027 | ...X73538 | ADAM R GARCIA |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records