ARIEL TRANSPORTATION CORP

USDOT 3089909 • 305 CREVASSE ST, LAKELAND, FL, 33805

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

3,089,909

Status

ACTIVE

Operation

Interstate

Business Type

Motor Carrier

State

Florida

Phone

7863546139

[email protected]

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

MCS-150 Mileage

341,474

BOC-3 Agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Physical Address

305 CREVASSE ST, LAKELAND, FL, 33805

Contact

Phone: 7863546139

Email: [email protected]

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM

Elevated driver OOS rate: 13.8%

National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 7.1 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active

Active Authority

Revoked / Inactive

Authority Types

Insurance Policies

1 active

Latest: Jan 31, 2026

BOC-3 Filing

On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority Type	Docket #	Status	Original Date	Final Date
Common Carrier	MC-071392	ACTIVE	Unknown	Mar 6, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	FLBSIC-1611-02103	ON FILE	Jan 31, 2026	Mar 28, 2026

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
Insurer	Type	Policy #	Status	Effective	Cancel Date
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	FLBSIC-1611-02103	REPLACED	Jan 31, 2026	Mar 5, 2026
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.	BIPD/Primary	1BWHFL1901259377-03	CANCELLED	Jan 31, 2025	Jan 31, 2026
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.	BIPD/Primary	1BWHFL1901259377-02	CANCELLED	Jan 31, 2024	Jan 31, 2025
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.	BIPD/Primary	0001071509	REPLACED	Feb 15, 2023	Feb 15, 2023
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.	BIPD/Primary	1BWHFL1901259377-01	CANCELLED	Feb 15, 2023	Jan 31, 2024
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.	BIPD/Primary	1BWHFL1901259377-01	REPLACED	Jan 31, 2023	Feb 15, 2023
ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.	BIPD/Primary	1BWHFL1901259377-00	CANCELLED	Jan 31, 2022	Jan 31, 2023
KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	KSI000294-00	CANCELLED	Jan 31, 2021	Jan 31, 2022
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	WMC1610252	CANCELLED	Jan 30, 2020	Jan 30, 2021
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	WMC1610252	CANCELLED	Jan 30, 2019	Jan 30, 2020
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY	BIPD/Primary	WMC1610252	CANCELLED	Jan 30, 2018	Jan 30, 2019

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
Event	Insurer	Policy #	Type	Event Date	Cancel Date
TERM/CANCL	BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.	FLBSIC-1611-02103	BIPD/Primary	Mar 28, 2026	Mar 28, 2026
TERM/REPL	BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.	FLBSIC-1611-02103	BIPD/Primary	Mar 5, 2026	Mar 5, 2026
CANCEL	ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.	1BWHFL1901259377-03	BIPD/Primary	Jan 31, 2026	Jan 31, 2026
CANCEL	ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.	1BWHFL1901259377-02	BIPD/Primary	Jan 31, 2025	Jan 31, 2025
CANCEL	ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.	1BWHFL1901259377-01	BIPD/Primary	Jan 31, 2024	Jan 31, 2024
TERM/REPL	ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.	1BWHFL1901259377-01	BIPD/Primary	Feb 15, 2023	Feb 15, 2023
TERM/REPL	GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.	0001071509	BIPD/Primary	Feb 15, 2023	Feb 15, 2023
CANCEL	ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.	1BWHFL1901259377-00	BIPD/Primary	Jan 31, 2023	Jan 31, 2023
CANCEL	KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY	KSI000294-00	BIPD/Primary	Jan 31, 2022	Jan 31, 2022
CANCEL	WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY	WMC1610252	BIPD/Primary	Jan 30, 2021	Jan 30, 2021
CANCEL	WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY	WMC1610252	BIPD/Primary	Jan 30, 2020	Jan 30, 2020
CANCEL	WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY	WMC1610252	BIPD/Primary	Jan 30, 2019	Jan 30, 2019

Authority Action History (10 events)

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Authority Action History (10 events)
Docket	Authority Type	Original Action	Served Date	Disposition	Decided Date
MC071392	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Mar 2, 2026	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Mar 6, 2026
MC071392	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 5, 2026	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Feb 2, 2026
MC071392	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 6, 2025	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jan 29, 2025
MC071392	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 4, 2024	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jan 30, 2024
MC071392	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 4, 2023	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jan 25, 2023
MC071392	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 4, 2022	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jan 26, 2022
MC071392	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 4, 2021	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jan 25, 2021
MC071392	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 3, 2020	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jan 24, 2020
MC071392	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	Jan 3, 2019	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	Jan 25, 2019
MC071392	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	Feb 16, 2018	—	Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service

45%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections

Violations

13 OOS

Vehicle OOS %

31.0%

Above nat'l avg (23.4%)

Driver OOS %

13.8%

Above nat'l avg (6.7%)

Power Units (MCS-150)

Drivers (MCS-150)

Crash Records

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

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Inspection Activity Map

13 states • 29 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (69 violations from 29 inspections)

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Violation Summary (69 violations from 29 inspections)
Code	Description	# Violations	# OOS	Severity Wt	BASIC
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.	8	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	3	3	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60D	Glazing/window obstructions	3	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11	Lighting devices/reflectors	2	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TS	Inoperative turn signal	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A	Failing to keep RODS	2	0	7	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9H	Inoperable head lamps	2	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)	Tire-flat and/or audible air leak	2	2	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD	False record of duty status	2	0	10	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)	Inspection/repair/maintenance - general	2	2	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60C	Glazing/window obstructions	1	0	4	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF	Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSSRR	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL	Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction	1	1	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.11TU	Lighting devices/reflectors	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C	Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)	1	0	5	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1B	Brakes (general) Explain:	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BL	Brake system pressure loss	1	1	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS	HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI	Inoperable required lamps	1	1	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM	HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT	HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF	HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24	HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD	Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued	1	0	8	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS	False record of duty status	1	1	10	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9	Inoperable Required Lamp	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN	HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C2III	Driver failed to manually add shipping document number	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E1-PC	HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS	1	1	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD	Inoperative/defective brakes	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:107.601	107.601	1	0	—	Unknown
FMCSR:172.600(c)	Emergency response information not available	1	0	6	Hazardous Materials
FMCSR:393.95(f)	Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper	1	0	—	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT	HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time	1	1	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)	391.41(a)(1)	1	0	—	Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)	Coupling device/towing methods defective	1	0	8	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)	Inoperable required lamps	1	0	3	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)	Slack adjuster defective	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)	Steering system components worn	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)	Brake tubing/hoses inadequate	1	0	7	Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)	Texting while driving	1	0	10	Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.24(d)	ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically	1	0	—	Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii)	Driver failed to manually add the trailer number	1	0	—	Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate

31.0%vs nat'l 23.4%

+7.6 pts above avg

Driver OOS Rate

13.8%vs nat'l 6.7%

+7.1 pts above avg

Violations / Inspection

2.38vs nat'l 1.80

+0.58 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (29 inspections)

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Inspection History (29 inspections)
Date	Report #	Station	State	Level	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
Apr 8, 2026	87542142	Roadside	FL	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Oct 25, 2025	86153555	GRAND RIDGE FL	FL	Level 2	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	7	393.11A1-CSURR, 393.60C, 396.9D2-FTF	Yes
Jul 22, 2025	85318330	LAFAYETTE LA	LA	Level 3	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	1	395.30B1-ELDDFR	No
Jul 7, 2025	85153003	GUTHRIE SITE NB	OK	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jun 5, 2025	84937491	IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE	TX	Level 2	GRDN SEMI-TRAILER	8	393.11, 393.11TU, 393.60D	Yes
May 29, 2025	84839375	LACASSINE LA	LA	Level 2	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.75A3-TAOL, 395.30B1-ELDDFR	Yes
May 28, 2025	84798386	HEFLIN AL	AL	Level 2	WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER	9	395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-LHWS	Yes
May 19, 2025	84762394	CHATTAHOOCHEE FL	FL	Level 3	GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER	1	395.8A	No
May 12, 2025	84691209	HOBE SOUND FL	FL	Level 3	VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR	2	392.2-SLLTCD, 395.8E-HOSPDOOS	Yes
Feb 26, 2025	84007503	MILTON FL	FL	Level 3	FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 20, 2025	83930037	JACKSON COUNTY	MS	Level 3	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Feb 5, 2025	83798622	JACKSON COUNTY	MS	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Dec 24, 2024	83488813	US 77 NB IN ODEM	TX	Level 2	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	3	393.60D, 393.9H, 393.9	No
Nov 21, 2024	83244841	39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD	IA	Level 2	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	7	393.60D, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9H	Yes
Nov 8, 2024	83120579	MAYVIEW MO	MO	Level 1	UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER	2	393.48A-BMBCBD, 395.8A	No
Aug 16, 2024	82429070	LEE FL	FL	Level 3	VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jun 30, 2024	82013209	Roadside	TX	Level 2	FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR	2	107.601, 172.600(c)	No
May 13, 2024	81600754	SCALES	LA	Level 2	GDAN SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.75(a)(3)	Yes
Jan 23, 2024	80685335	ROADSIDE	LA	Level 2	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	2	393.95(f), 393.75(a)(3)	Yes
Jan 19, 2024	80698295	LEE FL	FL	Level 3	UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER	9	395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT	Yes
Dec 13, 2023	80401829	I10 ELLAVILLE WIM-WEST	FL	Level 2	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	3	391.41(a)(1), 393.55(d)(1), 393.55(e)	No
Oct 12, 2023	79917209	I10 ELLAVILLE WIM-EAST	FL	Level 2	WANC SEMI-TRAILER	1	393.9(a)	No
Aug 21, 2023	79452201	KITTERY - SCALES	ME	Level 1	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	4	393.47(e), 393.53(b), 393.45(b)(2)	Yes
Jul 26, 2023	79255099	HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR	GA	Level 3	CHEETAH CH INTERMODAL CHASSIS	2	392.82(a)(1), 395.24(d)	No
Jul 20, 2023	79209433	I-24	TN	Level 3	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	0	—	No
Jul 4, 2023	79055373	EAST BOUND	MS	Level 3	VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Jul 2, 2023	79046085	SHELBY MT	MT	Level 3	INTL TRUCK TRACTOR	0	—	No
Apr 26, 2023	78449059	PITTSFIELD - SCALES NB	ME	Level 1	UTIL SEMI-TRAILER	2	395.24(c)(2)(ii), 396.3(a)(1)	Yes
Jan 1, 2020	sms-78280365	SC54 PLYMOUTH (POE)	WA	Level 2	—	1	Details unavailable	No