ARTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT INC
USDOT 431354 • 215 E 6TH ST, NEWPORT, KY, 41071-1933
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
431,354
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
8594314519
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
184
Drivers (MCS-150)
55
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
1,254,079
Physical Address
215 E 6TH ST, NEWPORT, KY, 41071-1933
Contact
Phone: 8594314519
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
32
Violations
28
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
21.9%
Driver OOS %
3.1%
Power Units (MCS-150)
184
Drivers (MCS-150)
55
Crash Records
25
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
3
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
2
May
2
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 32 of 32 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 32 inspections
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Violation Summary (28 violations from 32 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:47E | 47E | 2 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 2 | 2 | 8 | General/Admin |
| fmcsr:3A1-BOS | 3A1-BOS | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:45B2-BHTD | 45B2-BHTD | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:11A1-LCHL | 11A1-LCHL | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | 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 |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70D-CDTSDD | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
21.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-1.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.6 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.88vs nat'l 1.80
-0.93 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (32 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
23 total · 21.7% OOS
2024-062026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Unsafe Driving10 · 1 OOS
Vehicle Maintenance9 · 3 OOS
Uncategorized5 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 1 OOS
General/Admin2 · 2 OOS
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
14
Across 12 crashes
Tow-Aways
23
Crash History (25 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 10, 2026 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FORT WRIGHT | I 0275 | ...KD7729 | ARTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT INC |
| Feb 5, 2026 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FRANKLIN (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...322293 | ARTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT INC |
| Apr 15, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTHGATE | I 0471 | ...KD7729 | ARTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT INC |
| Nov 11, 2024 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | MONTPELIER | HUNTINGTON STREET SR18 E | ...578008 | ARTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT INC |
| Jul 31, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DAYTON | IR 75 | ...KD7724 | EQUIPMENT ARTS RENTAL |
| Jun 17, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LEBANON | COLUMBUS AV | ...187040 | ARTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT INC |
| Jan 18, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | DAYTON | VALLEY ST | ...324598 | ARTS RENTAL |
| May 4, 2023 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TOLLESBORO | KY0009 | ...156703 | ARTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT INC |
| Feb 23, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FRANKLIN (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...388027 | ARTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT INC |
| Nov 3, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CYNTHIANA | KY0356 | ...LT2492 | ARTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT INC |
| Dec 27, 2021 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ERLANGER (KENTON CO) | I 0275 | ...KD7726 | ARTS RENTAL EQUIPMENT INC |
| May 29, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 14, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 14, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2017 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 10, 2016 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2015 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2014 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2013 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 23, 2013 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2010 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2009 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 4, 2009 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2009 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2009 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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