MICHAEL J MATTHEWS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 2912964 • 359 CRAIN RD, BROOKLAND, AR, 72417
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-981678 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 9, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA861909214 | ON FILE | Aug 21, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA861909214 | REPLACED | Aug 21, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6517486 | REPLACED | Aug 21, 2023 | Aug 21, 2025 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 014-57-1046 | REPLACED | Aug 21, 2022 | Aug 21, 2023 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YAR000023-00 | REPLACED | Sep 16, 2021 | Aug 21, 2022 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YAR000023-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 30, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YAR000023-00 | REPLACED | Aug 30, 2021 | Sep 16, 2021 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YAR000023-00 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 21, 2021 | Oct 5, 2021 |
| CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AQ1YAR000023-00 | REPLACED | Aug 21, 2021 | Aug 30, 2021 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 50-429322-00 | CANCELLED | Jul 28, 2016 | Jul 24, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA861909214 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2025 | Oct 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA861909214 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6517486 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2025 | Aug 21, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 014-57-1046 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2023 | Aug 21, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YAR000023-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2022 | Aug 21, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YAR000023-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 19, 2021 | Oct 19, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YAR000023-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2021 | Oct 5, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YAR000023-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 16, 2021 | Sep 16, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY | AQ1YAR000023-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2021 | Aug 30, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 50-429322-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 24, 2019 | Jul 24, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-981678 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC981678 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 9, 2025 |
| MC981678 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 15, 2022 |
| MC981678 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 10, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC981678 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 17, 2016 | REVOKED | Jul 30, 2019 |
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
3 states • 49 inspections
Violation Summary (55 violations from 49 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 15 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| 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:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 0 | 6 | 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 (49 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2023 | AR | FATAL | 1 | 1 | RURAL(MISSISSIPPI COUNTY) | SH140W | ...A06890 | MICHAEL J MATTHEWS TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 2, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(POINSETT COUNTY) | SH14E | ...683429 | MICHAEL J MATTHEWS TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 25, 2022 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OSCEOLA | SH140 | ...X37121 | MICHAEL J MATTHEWS TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 19, 2021 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | PARAGOULD | US412 | ...A06885 | MICHAEL J MATTHEWS TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 10, 2020 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records