ARG TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 4297190 • 81 GOLDEN HILL RD, DANBURY, CT, 06811
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-1672973 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 23, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | BIPD/Primary | 5402-01257C-25 | ON FILE | Oct 14, 2025 | Mar 27, 2026 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | BIPD/Primary | 5402-01257C-25 | CANCELLED | Jul 22, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | BIPD/Primary | 5402-01257C-25 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA987207583 | REPLACED | Sep 24, 2024 | Jul 22, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | STAR MUTUAL RRG | 5402-01257C-25 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 2026 | Mar 27, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | STAR MUTUAL RRG | 5402-01257C-25 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | STAR MUTUAL RRG | 5402-01257C-25 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 14, 2025 | Oct 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA987207583 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2025 | Jul 22, 2025 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1672973 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 23, 2025 |
| MC1672973 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 4, 2024 | — | Unknown |
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 • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (20 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 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-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11A-QMC | Unqualified driver | 1 | 0 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2026 | 87366314 | NJ | NJ | Level 2 | KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 396.9D2-FTF, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| Dec 12, 2025 | 86551298 | H-SPRINGFIELD | MA | Level 3 | KAUF SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLL | No |
| Dec 1, 2025 | 86504793 | H-MILLBURY | MA | Level 1 | KAUF SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 392.2-SLLTL, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN, 395.24C2II-ELDTN | Yes |
| Oct 15, 2025 | 86103624 | EXETER RI | RI | Level 3 | KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLEWG1, 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 85544580 | 600 BROAD STREET MILFORD PA 18 | PA | Level 3 | KAUF SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 84851319 | GREENWICH SCALE EASTBOUND | NJ | Level 3 | RAM TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 9, 2024 | 83337023 | I84 E/B X23 | CT | Level 1 | RAM TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| Nov 11, 2024 | 83131567 | Roadside | NJ | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 12, 2025 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOMERVILLE | RTE 93 NB X 21 | ...690828 | ARG TRANSPORT LLC |
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records