ARTCO LLC

USDOT 1984143 • 16523 STATE ROUTE 124, PIKETON, OH, 45661

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,984,143
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7402221409
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
246,045
Physical Address
16523 STATE ROUTE 124, PIKETON, OH, 45661
Mailing Address
165 NO NAME RD, PIKETON, OH, 45661
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jun 10, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-705400ACTIVEUnknownJul 24, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIABIPD/PrimaryCAR3400000491ON FILEJun 10, 2025Aug 16, 2025

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIABIPD/PrimaryCAR3400000491REPLACEDMay 16, 2025Jun 10, 2025
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryTRA 5668374CANCELLEDMar 26, 2019Mar 26, 2025
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCWP 5 668 374CANCELLEDJan 25, 2011May 26, 2019
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCWP 5 668 374REPLACEDJan 25, 2011Mar 26, 2019
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCTO0127264CANCELLEDJan 25, 2010Jan 25, 2011

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELSTATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIACAR3400000491BIPD/PrimaryAug 16, 2025Aug 16, 2025
TERM/REPLSTATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIACAR3400000491BIPD/PrimaryJun 10, 2025Jun 10, 2025
CANCELWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.TRA 5668374BIPD/PrimaryMar 26, 2025Mar 26, 2025
TERM/CANCLWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CWP 5 668 374BIPD/PrimaryMay 26, 2019May 26, 2019
TERM/REPLWESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.CWP 5 668 374BIPD/PrimaryMar 26, 2019Mar 26, 2019
CANCELNATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYCTO0127264BIPD/PrimaryJan 25, 2011Jan 25, 2011

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-705400INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC705400CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 21, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJul 24, 2025
MC705400MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDMay 29, 2025Unknown
MC705400MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDSep 6, 2012REVOKEDApr 1, 2025
MC705400CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 29, 2010DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 25, 2011
MC705400MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMar 11, 2010REVOKEDAug 5, 2012

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
Aug 5, 2012Unsatisfactory = UnfitACTIVEAug 7, 2012

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
10%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
43
Violations
128
31 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
18.6%
Driver OOS %
2.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Crash Records
7

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
2
Jun
6
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 43 of 43 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states43 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (128 violations from 43 inspections)

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Violation Summary (128 violations from 43 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1613Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general935Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate317Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors313Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak33Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(a)Wheel/rim defective337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(d)Wheel fasteners loose/missing228Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.42(a)Brakes - parking brake defective226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(h)Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(c)Leaf spring assembly defective/missing22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.51A-SINCDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.207A-STCBSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling devices defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.116B-CLCargo securement - intermodal containers117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.51C-BAPGSteering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.116C-CLCargo securement - intermodal containers117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.70(c)Coupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70(d)Coupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.65Tires - flat/audibly leaking118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.17390.1710General/Admin
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.116Cargo securement - intermodal containers117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)Physical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.104(b)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
18.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-4.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.4 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.98vs nat'l 1.80
+1.18 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (43 inspections)

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Inspection History (43 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 19, 202687340597BROOKVILLE ININLevel 2UNPUBLISHE POLE TRAILER10392.2-SLLEWA3, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.9A-LBLNo
Feb 20, 202687105631JASPER OHOHLevel 3WESTERN ST STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWA3No
Jan 7, 202686744099PIKETON OHOHLevel 3HOMEMADE T SEMI-TRAILER2383.51A-SIN, 392.2-SLLEWA3Yes
Dec 18, 202586620467SARDINIA OHOHLevel 2HOMEMADE T SEMI-TRAILER5392.2-SLLSR, 393.75A1-TEPBM, 392.2-SLLEDNo
Nov 13, 202586328405EAGLE TOWNSHIP OHOHLevel 2MCCLAIN TR SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSIRNo
Oct 9, 202586020190PIKETON OHOHLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWA3No
Aug 18, 202585538204JACKSON OHOHLevel 2WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR5393.207A-STCB, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Yes
Mar 17, 202584160499CHILLICOTHE OHOHLevel 2WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR4393.9A-LSLI, 393.45D-B, 393.9A-LTSIRNo
Feb 7, 202583821908SOUTH POINT OHOHLevel 2MCCLAIN TR SEMI-TRAILER2393.51C-BAPG, 393.11B-CSRIGRRYes
Oct 31, 202483064140PIKETON OHOHLevel 2UNPUBLISHE CRIB LOG TRAILER0No
Oct 24, 202483006366CHILLICOTHE OHOHLevel 2UNPUBLISHE CRIB LOG TRAILER6396.17C-PI, 393.45D-BAAL, 393.116C-CLYes
Oct 7, 202482893922JACKSON OHOHLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER6392.2, 393.9(a), 393.45(d)No
Sep 9, 202482608733GREENUPKYLevel 3WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jul 24, 202482217447ROADSIDEOHLevel 3MCCL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 24, 202482217595ROADSIDEOHLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER2393.75(c)No
Jul 23, 202482193713RoadsideOHLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER5393.9(a), 393.11No
Jul 18, 202482152202ROADSIDEOHLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 17, 202482143900ROADSIDEOHLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 12, 202482120656ROADSIDEOHLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 21, 202481933244ROADSIDEOHLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 6, 202481814046PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER10393.9(a), 392.2, 392.16(a)Yes
May 20, 202481675830ROADSIDEOHLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 6, 202481532690ROADSIDEOHLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2392.2, 393.45Yes
Apr 29, 202481514862HARDING WVWVLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2No
Mar 25, 202481187115ROADSIDEOHLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 393.95(f)No
Mar 14, 202481117673ROADSIDEOHLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 5, 202481050032ROADSIDEOHLevel 3WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 7, 202480791600ROADSIDEOHLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Dec 15, 202380421951SALT ROCK WVWVLevel 2HOMEMADE T CRIB LOG TRAILER2393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2No
Nov 15, 202380172730ROADSIDEOHLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR27396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3), 393.205(a)No
Nov 8, 202380146483ROADSIDEOHLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2390.17, 393.55(e)No
Oct 12, 202379897987ROADSIDEOHLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER1396.17(c)No
Sep 18, 202379696851ROADSIDEOHLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45(d)No
Aug 14, 202379421406ROADSIDEOHLevel 3TRLR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 11, 202379398907ROADSIDEOHLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER3392.2, 393.9(a), 393.55(d)(2)No
Jul 20, 202379198546ROADSIDEOHLevel 3WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17(c)No
Jul 19, 202379186757ROADSIDEOHLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 12, 202379136468ROADSIDEOHLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER3393.11, 392.2Yes
Jul 3, 202379051719CATLETTSBURGKYLevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.60(d)No
Jun 20, 202378932726ASHLANDKYLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
May 16, 202378632454ROADSIDEOHLevel 1WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR9393.9(a), 396.17(c), 392.2Yes
May 11, 202378593033GREENUPKYLevel 2WSTR STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.2, 396.3(a)(1), 393.116Yes
May 3, 202378532144ROADSIDEOHLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 393.9(a), 393.104(b)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

24 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

ROADSIDE23 · 3 OOS
PIKETON OH3 · 1 OOS
GREENUP2 · 1 OOS
JACKSON OH2 · 1 OOS
CHILLICOTHE OH2 · 1 OOS
SOUTH POINT OH1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
7
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
5
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
7

Crash History (7 records)

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Crash History (7 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 10, 2025KYINJURY02ASHLANDUS0023...BF1315ARTCO LLC
Nov 15, 2023OHFATAL11MORGAN (TOWNSHIP OF)SR 104...308467ARTCO LLC
Jul 14, 2018WVTOW00
Dec 4, 2017OHTOW00
May 29, 2017OHINJURY02
Mar 27, 2012OHTOW00
Aug 13, 2010KYTOW00

Compliance Timeline

16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 10, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Aug 16, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA • BIPD/Primary
Jul 24, 2025
Authority
Jun 10, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA • BIPD/Primary
Mar 26, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 15, 2023
Crash
Fatal crash in OH
1 fatality, 1 injury
May 26, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 26, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jul 14, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 4, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 29, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Aug 7, 2012
OOS
OOS order rescinded
Unsatisfactory = Unfit
Aug 5, 2012
OOS
OOS order issued
Unsatisfactory = Unfit
Mar 27, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 25, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 13, 2010
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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