AR BROTHERS INC
USDOT 2473166 • 341 STORY RD, LAKE WALES, FL, 33898
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-855310 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 4, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4123963-00 | ON FILE | Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4123963-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4123963-00 | REPLACED | Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4123963-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSCW4123963-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT0823877755 | CANCELLED | Jan 5, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | BIPD/Primary | PC21081993 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA8047054 | CANCELLED | Aug 23, 2020 | Aug 23, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA8047054 | REPLACED | Aug 2, 2020 | Aug 23, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA8047054 | CANCELLED | Aug 23, 2018 | Aug 23, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA8047054 | REPLACED | Aug 23, 2018 | Aug 2, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN126481 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2014 | Aug 23, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4123963-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2025 | Jun 4, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4123963-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2024 | Nov 5, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4123963-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2024 | Sep 13, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT0823877755 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 6, 2024 | Jun 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4123963-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSCW4123963-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC21081993 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 21, 2021 | Dec 21, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA8047054 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2021 | Aug 23, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA8047054 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2020 | Aug 23, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA8047054 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2020 | Aug 23, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA8047054 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2020 | Aug 2, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN126481 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2018 | Aug 23, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-855310 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-855310 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC855310 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 8, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 4, 2025 |
| MC855310 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2024 |
| MC855310 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 10, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 10, 2024 |
| MC855310 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 22, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC855310 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 9, 2021 | REVOKED | Dec 27, 2021 |
| MC855310 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 3, 2020 |
| MC855310 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2018 |
| MC855310 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 26, 2014 | REVOKED | Aug 30, 2021 |
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
2 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (41 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2) | 390.21T(b)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2024 | 82550618 | KISSIMMEE FL | FL | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 390.21T(b)(2), 393.75(c) | No |
| Feb 8, 2024 | 80814609 | SHERMAN COUNTY - 181 | KS | Level 1 | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 13 | 392.2, 396.17(c), 393.75(c) | Yes |
| Jan 22, 2024 | 80712359 | HOBE SOUND FL | FL | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | 392.7A-D, 390.21T(c), 393.100B-C | Yes |
| Nov 13, 2023 | 80157934 | I4 | FL | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | 392.8, 393.95(f), 393.95(a) | Yes |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 79468378 | I95 HOBE SOUND WIM - SOUTH | FL | Level 2 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.78, 393.11, 393.9(a) | No |
| Jan 1, 2020 | sms-78284038 | MCSAP HCC I-10 SANTA ROSA | FL | Level 1 | — | 6 | Details unavailable | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED (LAKE WALE | STORY RD | ...HU1355 | AR BROTHERS INC |
| Nov 20, 2020 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 24, 2019 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2017 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records