RAPID TRANS
USDOT 2839458 • 3003 DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR, JONESBORO, AR, 72401
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-950750 | REVOKED | Aug 25, 2025 | Aug 25, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA998861210 | ON FILE | Jun 14, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA988133434 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA988133434 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2024 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-02882 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-01797 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2023 | Feb 12, 2024 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-00885 | REPLACED | Oct 7, 2022 | Feb 12, 2023 |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FLCA-1926-00885 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2022 | Oct 7, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EEX-BRS0086 | REPLACED | Feb 12, 2021 | Feb 12, 2022 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0067592 | CANCELLED | Feb 12, 2019 | Feb 12, 2021 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3939399 | NAME CHANGED | Oct 3, 2016 | Mar 18, 2019 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 3939399 | REPLACED | Oct 3, 2016 | Feb 12, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA998861210 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2025 | Aug 18, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA988133434 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 16, 2025 | Jun 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA988133434 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2025 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02882 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 16, 2024 | Oct 16, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-01797 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2024 | Feb 12, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00885 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2023 | Feb 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-00885 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 7, 2022 | Oct 7, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | EEX-BRS0086 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2022 | Feb 12, 2022 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0067592 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2021 | Feb 12, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3939399 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2019 | Mar 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 3939399 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 12, 2019 | Feb 12, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-950750 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC950750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 17, 2025 |
| MC950750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 19, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2024 |
| MC950750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2021 |
| MC950750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2019 |
| MC950750 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 12, 2016 | REVOKED | Aug 25, 2025 |
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
25 states • 75 inspections
Violation Summary (142 violations from 75 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 20 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 5 | 3 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 3 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.132B-CHVE | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F04 | 395.8F04 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201D-FR | Frame - Accessories improperly attached | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.87A-FPLA | Warning flags on projecting loads missing | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.132C-CHVE | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.1 | Carrier responsibility for inspection/maintenance | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.110(b) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.132(b) | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.132(c) | Cargo securement - dressed lumber/building products | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110(b)(3) | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BACM-L6 | Air Brake - Air compressor mounting brackets have missing or loose mounting bolts. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
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 (75 inspections)
Showing 50 of 75
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 13, 2025 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOVELAND | HWY 402 AT CHARLOTTE CT | ...130150 | RAPID TRANS |
| Jun 12, 2025 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WATERLOO | US 63 N/900 BLOCK E MULLAN AVE | ...154402 | RAPID TRANS |
| Oct 18, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAPE GIRARDEAU | RT AB | ...229037 | RAPID TRANS |
| Nov 9, 2020 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
17 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records