- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 560 days (since Nov 4, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
ADAMS TRANSPORTATION AND SERVICE INC
DBA: ADAMS FERTILIZER EQUIPMENT
ADAMS TRANSPORTATION AND SERVICE INC is a corporation based in DEWITT, AR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 276019. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 6 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 57.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
ADAMS TRANSPORTATION AND SERVICE INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Dewitt, AR. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 28.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 367% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MO (3) and MS (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
28.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (41.2% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 133,144 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Sinaloa (MS) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 30, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87270527 | Mar 5, 2026 | IN | 3 | INDIANAPOLIS IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.24, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87201565 | Mar 4, 2026 | KY | 2 | VERONA |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87058359 | Feb 16, 2026 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45A-BHTIJ | Yes |
| 85033487 | Jun 19, 2025 | MO | 1 | STEELE MO |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.43DBMA, 392.9A2-C, 393.60D | Yes |
| 84943099 | Jun 11, 2025 | TN | 1 | WILDERSVILLE TN |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 84833260 | May 30, 2025 | IL | 3 | I57 |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84363404 | Apr 9, 2025 | MS | 2 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.9A | No |
| 84145503 | Mar 17, 2025 | AL | 1 | EXIT RAMP |
CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.43, 393.75C, 392.2FT | Yes |
| 83606274 | Jan 14, 2025 | IN | 2 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83156502 | Nov 12, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-64 |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83021411 | Oct 28, 2024 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82804429 | Sep 30, 2024 | MS | 2 | SILVER CITY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9TS, 395.3A3-PROPN | Yes |
| 82621901 | Sep 10, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82238131 | Jul 29, 2024 | MO | 3 | STEELE MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80411903 | Dec 18, 2023 | AR | 3 | BENTON COUNTY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8(e)(1), 395.24(d), 395.22(g) | No |
| 79542508 | Aug 30, 2023 | AR | 3 | POPE COUNTY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79157196 | Jul 14, 2023 | LA | 3 | ROADSIDE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 383.23(a)(2), 396.17(c), 392.16(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR2025551236 | Aug 28, 2025 | AR | 1 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Fatal |
| GA0007223670 | May 24, 2019 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| KY0071929012 | Jan 8, 2017 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| IN0902380415 | Jan 25, 2015 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| AR0012063050 | Mar 22, 2012 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| AR0008057710 | Nov 18, 2008 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2021 | MC1209340-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA952982271 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2024 | Nov 18, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA952982271 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA952982271 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 18, 2024 | Nov 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA952982271 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2023 | Nov 18, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA952982271 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2023 | Oct 18, 2024 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA952982271 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2023 | Nov 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA952982271 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 18, 2023 | Oct 13, 2023 | REPLACED |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 73622711 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2023 | Nov 18, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA952982271 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2021 | Nov 18, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA952982271 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2021 | Oct 13, 2023 | REPLACED |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 73622711 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2021 | Oct 13, 2021 | REPLACED |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP856140A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2020 | Jul 10, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 15, 2024
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Nov 4, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
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Nov 4, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
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Oct 18, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 18, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 18, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 18, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 30, 2023
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Oct 13, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 13, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 10, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 29, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEELE MO | MO | 3 | 2 |
| EXIT RAMP | AL | 1 | 1 |
| BENTON COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| POPE COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| I57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-64 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| INDIANAPOLIS IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| VERONA | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1209340
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.
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NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
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LEE'S PERMIT SERVICE, INC.
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17 inspections
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6 reportable crashes
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How to verify ADAMS TRANSPORTATION AND SERVICE INC
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- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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