JOSEPH BARNES
USDOT 2580288 • DBA: BARNES TRUCKING • 1189 HWY 149, TYRONZA, AR, 72386
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
2,580,288
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
8709195524
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
240,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
1189 HWY 149, TYRONZA, AR, 72386
Contact
Phone: 8709195524
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 6, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-966938 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 2, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-559882-01 | ON FILE | Jan 6, 2022 | Jul 31, 2023 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
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| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A03400239 | CANCELLED | May 9, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-559882-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | A03400239 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2016 | Jul 8, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
fmcsa-revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-966938 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC966938 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2023 |
| MC966938 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 21, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC966938 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 16, 2016 | REVOKED | Jul 18, 2016 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Unsafe Driving
7%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
16
Violations
28
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.5%
Driver OOS %
6.3%
Power Units (MCS-150)
3
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
2
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
1
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 16 of 16 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 16 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (28 violations from 16 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
6.3%vs nat'l 6.7%
On par with national average
Violations / Inspection
1.75vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (16 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
9 total · 33.3% OOS
2024-052025-11
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
2
Crash History (2 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARION | CST(EAST MILITARY ROAD) | ...GZ6867 | BARNES TRUCKING |
| Feb 15, 2024 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL(POINSETT COUNTY) | SH75E | ...151908 | BARNES TRUCKING |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Jul 31, 2023
InsuranceInsurance cancel
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 8, 2016
InsuranceInsurance cancel
HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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