CARDS HOLDINGS INC
USDOT 3164317 • DBA: CARDS • 1513 N OLD MISSOURI RD, SPRINGDALE, AR, 72764
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-113413 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 16, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1000636717201 | ON FILE | May 18, 2020 | Jul 4, 2021 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1000636717201 | REPLACED | May 18, 2020 | May 18, 2021 |
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1000636717191 | REPLACED | May 18, 2019 | May 18, 2020 |
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1000636717191 | REPLACED | May 18, 2019 | May 18, 2019 |
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1000636717191 | NAME CHANGED | May 18, 2019 | Sep 23, 2019 |
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1000636717191 | NAME CHANGED | May 18, 2019 | Aug 5, 2019 |
| ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 60504640 | CANCELLED | Dec 27, 2018 | Jul 5, 2019 |
| ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 60504640 | REPLACED | Dec 27, 2018 | May 18, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000636717201 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 4, 2021 | Jul 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000636717201 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2021 | May 18, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000636717191 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2020 | May 18, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000636717191 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 23, 2019 | Sep 23, 2019 |
| NAMECHG | STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000636717191 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2019 | Aug 5, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY | 60504640 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 2019 | Jul 5, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000636717191 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2019 | May 18, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY | 60504640 | BIPD/Primary | May 18, 2019 | May 18, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-113413 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC113413 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2021 |
| MC113413 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 29, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC113413 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 7, 2019 | REVOKED | Aug 5, 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
5 states • 259 inspections
Violation Summary (152 violations from latest 100 of 259 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 9 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 8 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 6 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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 | 3 | 3 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B4 | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:9A-LFTSI | 9A-LFTSI | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLSR | 2-SLLSR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-LHWS | 9A-LHWS | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-LCL | 9A-LCL | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPVI | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | 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:393.100(a) | Cargo securement - general failure | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A1 | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24D-L | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (259 inspections)
Showing 50 of 259
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2026 | AR | — | 0 | 3 | BARLING | CST-STROZIER LANE | — | CARDS HOLDINGS INC |
| Dec 18, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROGERS | CST-SOUTH 8TH STREET | ...009657 | CARDS HOLDINGS INC |
| Oct 2, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGDALE | 265 | ...010154 | CENTRAL ARKANSAS RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL SERVICES LLC |
| Sep 9, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGFIELD | CST STEWART AVE | ...009681 | CARDS HOLDING INC |
| Jul 22, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT SMITH | I540W | ...005539 | CARDS HOLDINGS INC |
| Jun 27, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | GROVE | EAST BRIDGE AND US HWY 59 | ...006880 | CARDS HOLDINGS INC |
| Jun 18, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | Unknown | SH12E | ...F10182 | CARDS HOLDINGS INC |
| Feb 28, 2025 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SPRINGDALE | CST(NORTH OLD MISSOURI ROAD) | ...005866 | CARDS |
| Feb 27, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | CASSVILLE | CST 4TH ST | ...009657 | CARDS HOLDING INC |
| Jan 15, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALMA | CST(EAST CHERRY STREET) | ...008430 | CARDS HOLDINGS INC |
| Jan 6, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTHWEST CITY | RT J | ...006786 | CARDS HOLDING INC |
| Dec 20, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(BENTON COUNTY) | SH72E | ...009656 | CARDS HOLDINGS INC |
| Dec 5, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGDALE | CST(MOUNTAIN) | ...009872 | CARDS |
| Oct 31, 2024 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | VAN BUREN | CST(SOUTH 28TH) | ...037990 | CARDS |
| Sep 25, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FORDLAND | RT FF | ...F04805 | CARDS HOLDING LLC |
| Sep 11, 2024 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT H | ...MU0395 | CARDS |
| Aug 1, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGDALE | CST(NORTH THOMPSON STREET) | ...039216 | CARDS HOLDINGS INC |
| Jul 30, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGDALE | CST(WEST ROBINSON AVENUE) | ...111849 | CARDS |
| Jul 22, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPRINGDALE | CST(EAST HUNTSVILLE AVENUE) | ...610364 | CARDS HOLDINGS INC |
| Jun 24, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | CRD SPLITLOG RD | ...214857 | CARDS HOLDINGS INC |
| Jun 11, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | RENO (LAMAR) | 6500 LAMAR RD | ...005976 | CARDS HOLDINGS INC |
| May 28, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NIXA | CST S MASSEY BLVD | ...001088 | CARDS HOLDINGS INC |
| Apr 16, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT M | ...005959 | CARDS HOLDINGS INC |
| Apr 4, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT Z | ...HE4067 | CARDS |
| Mar 20, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | US 65 | ...Y54925 | CARDS HOLDING INC |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AR-2022-0039-US1659 | Oct 31, 2022 | 382.501(b); 383.37(b) | $5,660 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events