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CATTLE CARTEL

USDOT 3463274 Active Based in LUCAS, KS

CATTLE CARTEL is a motor carrier based in LUCAS, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3463274. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

CATTLE CARTEL is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Lucas, KS. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 42.9% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and no operating authority record was located.

Power Units
5
Drivers
5
Inspections
22
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
2 all-time
Authorities
0

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 133% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KS (4) and IA (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

42.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (59.2% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 7 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Peterbilt, Wilx, and Wilson tra are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 30.8% vs 6.7% +24.1 pts
Violations per Inspection 6.44 vs 1.80 +4.64
Location & Contact
20320 MELLARD RD
LUCAS, KS 67648
Phone: 7853241019
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 3463274
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 50,000 mi

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above the 10–15% national average.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
30.8%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 199,212 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +30.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 199,212 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +33.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-05

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Kansas (KS) 4 2 50.0% Mar 21, 2025
Nebraska (NE) 2 0 0.0% Apr 13, 2026
Iowa (IA) 2 0 0.0% Oct 23, 2024
South Dakota (SD) 1 0 0.0% Oct 24, 2024
Tennessee (TN) 1 1 100.0% Nov 26, 2025
Texas (TX) 1 1 100.0% Oct 30, 2024
Wisconsin (WI) 1 1 100.0% Mar 7, 2025
Arizona (AZ) 1 1 100.0% May 8, 2026
Wyoming (WY) 1 0 0.0% Nov 19, 2024
Colorado (CO) 1 0 0.0% Apr 29, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 1 1 100.0% Jan 27, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 22
Wilson 16
Timpte 3
Utility 1
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 (22 rows) View all 22 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87803275 May 8, 2026 AZ 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 726271 · 1NP5DB9X97D676142
2 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLS1 Yes
87733836 Apr 29, 2026 CO 2 FORT COLLINS CO
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 736458 · 1XP5DR9X9RD347264
10 8A, 9A-LFTSI, 9A-LRLI No
87560891 Apr 13, 2026 NE 3 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 726271 · 1NP5DB9X97D676142
1 2-SLLS2 No
86430583 Nov 26, 2025 TN 2 GORDONSVILLE TN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 736457 · 1XP5DB9X37D735238
3 393.75A1-TAORETA, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LHLI Yes
84208591 Mar 21, 2025 KS 2 ks-ellsworth-county---053
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 726628 · 1XP5DR9X9RD347264
6 393.11A1-LRLMWR, 393.81-H, 390.21TB2-DOT Yes
84074892 Mar 7, 2025 WI 2 CLEVELAND WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OK NOT ISSUED · 1XPEDB9X0NN314018
15 383.23A2-LCDLN, 396.17C-PI, 391.41A-MCPC Yes
83716616 Jan 27, 2025 KY 3 KUTTAWA
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 726268 · 1XP5DR9X9RD347264
5 395.8A-NON-ELD, 393.93B, 392.2FT Yes
83682922 Jan 22, 2025 NE 3 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 726271 · 1NP5DB9X97D676142
5 392.2IRP, 392.2MI, 392.2FT No
83403697 Dec 14, 2024 KS 2 ks-barton-county---009
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 729855 · 1XP5DB9X0NN314018
9 392.2-SLLTL, 393.11A1-LBL, 393.11A1-LTNRV No
83344617 Dec 6, 2024 KS 2 PHILLIPSBURG
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 729855 · 1XP5DB9X0NN314018
8 393.60C, 393.11A1-LTNRV, 393.9A-LCL No
83206066 Nov 19, 2024 WY 3 FRANNIE POE
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK GIF735 · 1NP5DB9X97D676142
5 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
83073272 Nov 2, 2024 KS 2 SUMNER CO-191
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 726267 · 1XP5DB9X46N894388
19 396.3A1-BOS, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.2-SLLSR Yes
83075803 Oct 30, 2024 TX 2 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 726267 · 1XP5DB9X46N894388
8 393.75A3, 395.8A-ELD, 393.23PT Yes
82987768 Oct 24, 2024 SD 3 SISSETON SD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 726267 · 1XP5DB9X46N894388
4 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLL No
83002087 Oct 23, 2024 IA 2 I-29 SB SGT BLUFF REST AREA
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
MO NONE · 1XP5DB9X46N894388
13 396.17C, 392.2RG, 393.11TU No
82857969 Oct 7, 2024 IA 3 —
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 729855 · 1XP5DB9X0NN314018
3 392.2, 390.21T(b) No
80494869 Dec 27, 2023 WY 2 INTERSTATE WB
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 726270 · 1XP5DB9X37D735238
6 395.8(a)(1), 392.2, 392.71(a) Yes
80183275 Nov 15, 2023 KS 2 ks-trego-county---195
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK V91450 · 1XP5DB9X0NN314018
10 392.2, 396.17(c), 393.11 No
79908863 Oct 13, 2023 NV 3 nv-ir15/sloan-checksite
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 726270 · 1XP5DB9X37D735238
4 395.8(a)(1), 392.2, 396.17(c) Yes
79234149 Jul 24, 2023 IA 3 ia-14---i29-nb-mm-12-percival
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 726267 · 1XP5DB9X46N894388
6 392.2, 390.21T(b) No
78958174 Jun 21, 2023 MO 2 NB I 35 AT 52MM
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
OK 726267 · 1XP5DB9X46N894388
2 392.16(a), 393.60(d) No
78720657 May 23, 2023 UT 2 SIGURD
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
OK 726267 · 1XP5DB9X46N894388
13 395.8(a)(1), 396.17(c), 392.2 Yes
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MO0000108149 May 5, 2024 MO 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
TX6PHFHQE1ST Oct 11, 2023 TX 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
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 PDF
Feb 28, 2022 MC1371584-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
FORT COLLINS CO CO 1 0
I-29 SB SGT BLUFF REST AREA IA 1 0
PHILLIPSBURG KS 1 0
SUMNER CO-191 KS 1 1
KUTTAWA KY 1 1
NB I 35 AT 52MM MO 1 0
SISSETON SD SD 1 0
GORDONSVILLE TN TN 1 1
SIGURD UT 1 1
CLEVELAND WI WI 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 18 0
393.11 Lighting devices/reflectors Vehicle Maintenance 8 0
396.17(c) No proof of periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 5 0
393.78 Windshield condition defective Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
395.8(a)(1) Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service Hours of Service 3 3
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.71(a) Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.60(c) Glazing/window obstructions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.60(d) Glazing/window obstructions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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  4. 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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Frequently asked questions about CATTLE CARTEL

Is CATTLE CARTEL an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. CATTLE CARTEL is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3463274 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is CATTLE CARTEL's safety rating? ▾
CATTLE CARTEL is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has CATTLE CARTEL had? ▾
22 roadside inspections are on file for CATTLE CARTEL in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is CATTLE CARTEL's out-of-service rate? ▾
CATTLE CARTEL's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is CATTLE CARTEL based? ▾
CATTLE CARTEL reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 20320 MELLARD RD, LUCAS, Kansas 67648. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CATTLE CARTEL have valid operating authority? ▾
CATTLE CARTEL does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does CATTLE CARTEL operate? ▾
CATTLE CARTEL self-reports 5 power units and 5 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has CATTLE CARTEL had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CATTLE CARTEL in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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