FRANK A ADAMS

USDOT 458835 • DBA: ADAMS USED AUTO PARTS • 3986 KY RT 321, PRESTONSBURG, KY, 41653

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
458,835
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6068862736
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
136,839
Physical Address
3986 KY RT 321, PRESTONSBURG, KY, 41653
Mailing Address
P O BOX 654, PRESTONSBURG, KY, 41653
Contact
Phone: 6068862736

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Sep 7, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-651795ACTIVEUnknownSep 12, 2025

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAXSCA000638ON FILESep 7, 2024Sep 7, 2025
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOAXSCA000638ON FILESep 7, 2019Sep 7, 2020

Insurance History (33 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (33 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAXSCA000638CANCELLEDSep 7, 2023Sep 7, 2024
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAXSCA000638CANCELLEDSep 7, 2022Sep 7, 2023
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAXSCA000638REPLACEDSep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2022
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAXSCA000638CANCELLEDSep 7, 2020Sep 7, 2021
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAXSCA000638CANCELLEDSep 7, 2019Sep 7, 2020
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOAXSCA000638CANCELLEDSep 7, 2018Sep 7, 2019
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryAXSCA000638CANCELLEDSep 7, 2018Sep 7, 2019
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA0330964CANCELLEDSep 7, 2017Sep 7, 2018
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0330964CANCELLEDSep 7, 2017Sep 7, 2018
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0330964CANCELLEDSep 7, 2016Sep 7, 2017
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA0330964CANCELLEDSep 7, 2016Sep 7, 2017
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0330964CANCELLEDSep 7, 2015Sep 7, 2016
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA0330964CANCELLEDSep 7, 2015Sep 7, 2016
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA0330964CANCELLEDSep 7, 2014Sep 7, 2015
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0330964CANCELLEDSep 7, 2014Sep 7, 2015
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0330964CANCELLEDSep 7, 2013Sep 7, 2014
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA0330694CANCELLEDSep 7, 2013Sep 7, 2014
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0330964REPLACEDSep 7, 2012Sep 7, 2013
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0330964CANCELLEDSep 7, 2011Sep 7, 2012
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA0330964CANCELLEDSep 7, 2010Sep 7, 2011
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0330964REPLACEDSep 7, 2010Sep 7, 2011
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA0330964REPLACEDSep 7, 2009Sep 7, 2010
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0330964REPLACEDSep 7, 2009Sep 7, 2010
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA0330964REPLACEDSep 7, 2008Sep 7, 2009
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA0330964CANCELLEDSep 7, 2008Oct 14, 2009
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0330964REPLACEDSep 7, 2008Sep 7, 2009
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0330964CANCELLEDSep 7, 2008Oct 14, 2009
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA0330964CANCELLEDSep 7, 2007Oct 9, 2008
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCA0330964REPLACEDSep 7, 2007Sep 7, 2008
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0330964CANCELLEDSep 7, 2007Oct 9, 2008
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0330964REPLACEDSep 7, 2007Sep 7, 2008
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0330969CANCELLEDSep 7, 2007Aug 9, 2008
STAR INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA0330969REPLACEDSep 7, 2007Sep 7, 2007

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELAXIS INSURANCE COMPANYAXSCA000638BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2025Sep 7, 2025
CANCELAXIS INSURANCE COMPANYAXSCA000638BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2024Sep 7, 2024
CANCELAXIS INSURANCE COMPANYAXSCA000638BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2023Sep 7, 2023
TERM/REPLAXIS INSURANCE COMPANYAXSCA000638BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2022Sep 7, 2022
CANCELAXIS INSURANCE COMPANYAXSCA000638BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2021Sep 7, 2021
CANCELAXIS INSURANCE COMPANYAXSCA000638CARGOSep 7, 2020Sep 7, 2020
CANCELAXIS INSURANCE COMPANYAXSCA000638BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2020Sep 7, 2020
CANCELAXIS INSURANCE COMPANYAXSCA000638BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2019Sep 7, 2019
CANCELAXIS INSURANCE COMPANYAXSCA000638CARGOSep 7, 2019Sep 7, 2019
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2018Sep 7, 2018
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964CARGOSep 7, 2018Sep 7, 2018
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2017Sep 7, 2017
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964CARGOSep 7, 2017Sep 7, 2017
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964CARGOSep 7, 2016Sep 7, 2016
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2016Sep 7, 2016
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2015Sep 7, 2015
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964CARGOSep 7, 2015Sep 7, 2015
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330694CARGOSep 7, 2014Sep 7, 2014
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2014Sep 7, 2014
TERM/REPLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2013Sep 7, 2013
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2012Sep 7, 2012
CANCELSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964CARGOSep 7, 2011Sep 7, 2011
TERM/REPLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2011Sep 7, 2011
TERM/REPLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964CARGOSep 7, 2010Sep 7, 2010
TERM/REPLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2010Sep 7, 2010
TERM/CANCLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964BIPD/PrimaryOct 14, 2009Oct 14, 2009
TERM/CANCLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964CARGOOct 14, 2009Oct 14, 2009
TERM/REPLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964CARGOSep 7, 2009Sep 7, 2009
TERM/REPLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2009Sep 7, 2009
TERM/CANCLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964BIPD/PrimaryOct 9, 2008Oct 9, 2008
TERM/CANCLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964CARGOOct 9, 2008Oct 9, 2008
TERM/REPLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2008Sep 7, 2008
TERM/REPLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330964CARGOSep 7, 2008Sep 7, 2008
TERM/CANCLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330969BIPD/PrimaryAug 9, 2008Aug 9, 2008
TERM/REPLSTAR INSURANCE COMPANYCA0330969BIPD/PrimarySep 7, 2007Sep 7, 2007

Authority Action History (14 events)

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Authority Action History (14 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC651795COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 11, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 12, 2025
MC651795COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 12, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 6, 2024
MC651795COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 11, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 11, 2023
MC651795COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 11, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 22, 2022
MC651795COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 11, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 10, 2021
MC651795COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 11, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 8, 2020
MC651795COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 12, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 9, 2019
MC651795COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 13, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 5, 2018
MC651795COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 11, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 5, 2017
MC651795COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 11, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 9, 2016
MC651795COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 11, 2015DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 8, 2015
MC651795COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 11, 2014DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 10, 2014
MC651795COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 13, 2012DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 10, 2012
MC651795MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 26, 2008Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
68%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
21
Violations
27
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
19.0%
Driver OOS %
4.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
2
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
3
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 21 of 21 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states21 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (27 violations from 21 inspections)

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Violation Summary (27 violations from 21 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps533Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.17(b)Lamps and reflectors inadequate223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.17ALamps and reflectors inadequate113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2COperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9a(a)(1)Transporting hazmat without authority119General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
19.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-4.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
4.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.29vs nat'l 1.80
-0.51 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 (21 inspections)

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Inspection History (21 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Dec 1, 202586459058MARTINKYLevel 1RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 18, 202586093865CUMBERLANDKYLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 21, 202585554580ULYSSESKYLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 18, 202585531327HINDMANKYLevel 3RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 14, 202585493353HINDMANKYLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 16, 202584425963MINERALWELLS WVWVLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLIRP, 396.17C-PI, 395.8ANo
Mar 24, 202584207119PIKEVILLEKYLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.17AYes
Mar 20, 202584189594HUNTINGTON WVWVLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLSWZ, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Nov 25, 202483251150PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 3RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2CNo
Oct 18, 202482938213SITKAKYLevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 9, 202482867704HINDMANKYLevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2No
Aug 23, 202482469267HAZARDKYLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 12, 202481861695ONA WVWVLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jun 5, 202481804523PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.9(a), 393.17(b), 393.19Yes
May 20, 202481671348PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Apr 11, 202481339185I-80 WB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - WEIPALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3396.17(c), 392.9a(a)(1), 392.2Yes
Jul 17, 202379157109PRESTONSBURGKYLevel 3PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
Jun 23, 202378980182SLADEKYLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 16, 202378627410RoadsideWVLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 2, 202378516148HAZARDKYLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 25, 202378459655PUNXY HILL UPPERPALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.17(b), 395.8, 396.17(c)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

15 total · 20.0% OOS
2024-052025-12
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 26, 2022KYTOW00PRESTONSBURGKY0321...562981FRANK A ADAMS

Compliance Timeline

37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Sep 12, 2025
Authority
Sep 7, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 26, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in KY
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Sep 7, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Sep 7, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AXIS INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Sep 7, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Sep 7, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Sep 7, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Sep 7, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Sep 7, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Sep 7, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Sep 7, 2011
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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