HENDERSON SPECIALTIES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Contract (Property) gap · 56 days Inactive Oct 9, 2007 → reinstated Dec 4, 2007
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HENDERSON SPECIALTIES INC (USDOT 365532) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): MARVIN JAMES HENDERSON (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Contract (Property) gap · 56 days — Inactive Oct 9, 2007 → reinstated Dec 4, 2007 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — UNITED STATES CORPORATION COMPANY • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/365532/ As of: Jul 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 100% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=178032 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceTHE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUTPolicy effective Nov 1, 2018
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Process AgentUNITED STATES CORPORATION COMPANYBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 10 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 6 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 25% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
HENDERSON SPECIALTIES INC is a corporation based in RUSSELLVILLE, AR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 365532. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 6 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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.
HENDERSON SPECIALTIES INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 18 years on FMCSA's records, based in Russellville, AR. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO., and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 400% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (4) and MO (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 393.9A-LHWS (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Peterbilt, American, and Other are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,032 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 9, 2007 to Dec 4, 2007 (56 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 6 | |
| American | 3 | |
| Other | 2 | |
| Xl Special | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 30.00 | 30 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86992310 | Feb 9, 2026 | AR | 3 | LITTLE ROCK AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86011097 | Oct 7, 2025 | AR | 2 | ALEXANDER AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 393.130C-CHVE, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 84779561 | May 23, 2025 | MO | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82390503 | Aug 15, 2024 | AR | 3 | BRYANT AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81819840 | Jun 5, 2024 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81388787 | Apr 15, 2024 | TX | 2 | US 82 EAST OF MUENST |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.9(a), 393.9(a), 396.17(c) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (10 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000113607 | May 23, 2025 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2021514505 | Mar 9, 2021 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2020522191 | May 14, 2020 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2018542869 | Jun 19, 2018 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0013038138 | Nov 12, 2013 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0010076326 | May 28, 2010 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9038080006 | Nov 24, 2008 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9016080005 | Aug 11, 2008 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0008010042 | Mar 5, 2008 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0005002681 | Jan 24, 2005 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC286311 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Dec 4, 2007 | MC286311-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 5D974059 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 1, 2018 | On file | ACTIVE |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-4849N793-TIL-11 | CARGO | — | Jan 14, 2011 | Oct 31, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 810-6424L09A-COF-07 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 30, 2007 | Nov 1, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | DSSA00004145 | CARGO | — | Jan 14, 2007 | Jan 14, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSSN00003955 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 30, 2006 | Sep 30, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | DSSA00002225 | CARGO | — | Jan 14, 2006 | Jan 14, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSSN00003554 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 30, 2005 | Sep 30, 2005 | REPLACED |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSSN00003554 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 30, 2005 | Oct 30, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSSN00003554 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 30, 2005 | Sep 30, 2005 | REPLACED |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSSN00003554 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 30, 2005 | Oct 30, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSSN00003742 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 30, 2005 | Sep 30, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSSN00003554 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 30, 2004 | Sep 30, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSSA00001513 | CARGO | — | Jan 14, 2004 | May 22, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 810-760G8576 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 30, 2002 | Sep 30, 2004 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | Y810570K4855IND96 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 1996 | Sep 30, 2002 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | Y810570K4855IND96 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 13, 1996 | May 21, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | P810570K855IND94 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 30, 1994 | Nov 13, 1996 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 1, 2018insuranceCANCEL — THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 31, 2018insuranceCANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Jan 14, 2008insuranceCANCEL — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 4, 2007
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Oct 9, 2007
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Oct 9, 2007authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 9, 2007authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 56 days (through Dec 4, 2007)
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Sep 30, 2007insuranceCANCEL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
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Jan 14, 2007insuranceCANCEL — CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 2, 2006
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Sep 30, 2006insuranceCANCEL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
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Oct 30, 2005insuranceTERM/CANCL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
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Oct 3, 2005
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Sep 30, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
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Sep 30, 2005insuranceCANCEL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
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May 22, 2005insuranceCANCEL — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
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Sep 30, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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May 21, 2003insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Sep 30, 2002insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Nov 13, 1996insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jul 19, 1995
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALEXANDER AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| BRYANT AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| LITTLE ROCK AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| US 82 EAST OF MUENST | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC286311
common · N · MC
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THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
91X policy on file
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO policy on file
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THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CLARENDON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED STATES CORPORATION COMPANY
BOC-3 process agent · 550 carriers served
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6 inspections
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10 reportable crashes
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How to verify HENDERSON SPECIALTIES INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- 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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